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Managers and leaders have been forced to adapt to the rapid changes unraveling at the workplace. As the world races to stop the spread of COVID, many companies have been left to rely on remote workers and flexible positions that combine in-person days with work from home schedules. For managers, the challenge is to findRead more

Spoiler alert! Long-stemmed red roses continue to be the most popular flower for Valentine’s Day. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find beautiful alternatives. Whoever you are purchasing flowers for this Valentine’s day, there are many other popular flowers to choose from! Valentine’s Day gifts including flowers, chocolate, and jewelry have been exchanged for centuries.Read more

Managing a business website can feel like a second job. However, it’s more important than ever that your business has a digital presence that speaks directly to the problems your customers want to solve through your products and services. With the pandemic still slowing the pace of business for most of the country, now isRead more

Maybe you’ve heard the value of word-or-mouth advertising; according to Nielsen ratings, 92% of customers trust their friends’ and family’s recommendation over traditional advertising. That doesn’t mean you can simply sit back and assume that the quality of your product is so much better than your competition’s that customers will be raving about it toRead more

Pictured left to right: Edmund Habetz, EL Habetz Builders, Inc.; Leonor Gonzalez, Assistant Principal; Sandi Doré, Principal; Father Mikel Polson, Pastor; Paul Lemaire and Errol Dennis, Corne Lemaire Group Architects: Penny Habetz, Religion Administrator; Kim Bernard, EL Habetz Builder, Inc.; and Amy Thibodeaux, St. Michael Advisory Council Member and Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. Read more

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has begun accepting applications for the 6th Acadiana CEO Roundtable. This program is extremely valuable to CEOs of small to mid-size companies who are looking for knowledge on issues like best management practices, leadership and marketing. LED and One Acadiana wish to increase regional participation in the program, and we atRead more

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is celebrating American Heart Month this February by creating awareness on the importance of prevention and early detection. Heart disease takes more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Every 37 seconds, an American dies of heart disease meaning that in this pandemic, heart disease is still a veryRead more

Contactless payment is quick and simple for customers and cashiers alike. By implementing contactless payments, business owners can welcome in a new era of convenience. Both near-field communication cards and mobile wallets, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, allow customers to pay in a more streamlined manner. Why Add Contactless Payments?  The ease andRead more

When many people think of persuasion, images of sleazy, unscrupulous salespeople often come to mind. While it is true that their methods can be quite persuasive, there are other ways to convert others to your way of thinking or doing things without them feeling as though they are getting ripped off. In the persona ofRead more

Everyone likes to save money. Some save it in an account; others save it under the mattress. But, you can save money while actually spending money! Sounds a bit counter-intuitive right? Well, we here at the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce would like to show you this wonderful way of saving money. If you haveRead more