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House Representative John Stefanski

State Rep. John Stefanski to Chair House Committee

By Jules Broussard | Advocacy, Member News, News | Comments are Closed | 30 December, 2020 | 0

Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder recently appointed State Representative John Stefanski (District 42) to chair the influential House and Governmental Affairs Committee. This is the committee which oversees redistricting that will take place during 2021. Stefanski, a Crowley Republican and ally of the Speaker, will replace former State Representative Stephen Dwight, a Republican who wasRead more

Holiday Greetings from the APCC Chamber Board

By Elizabeth Miller | Chamber Announcements, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 23 December, 2020 | 0

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Building Resilient Rural Places | 1. Main Streets

By Jules Broussard | Advocacy, Business Help, COVID-19 Updates, Economic Development, Education | Comments are Closed | 23 December, 2020 | 0

Months of dispersion throughout the northeast and southern United States has finally seen the COVID outbreak concentrating in rural areas, surging in remote, sparsely populated towns and inflicting a toll on all communities within them. Alongside this rural surge comes doomsday queries: Will rural America be able to survive this storm? Can rural small businesses-theRead more

Questions to Ask Your Local Chamber to Grow Your Business

By Jules Broussard | Business Help, Chamber Announcements, Economic Development, Education, News | Comments are Closed | 22 December, 2020 | 0

Everyone is looking to grow in the beginning of the year. Individuals make New Year’s resolutions and try to better themselves in whatever way they choose. Businesses are no different! Many of our local small businesses will be taking stock of what they can do to create growth for the next year. What better placeRead more

Building Resilient Rural Places | Introduction

By Jules Broussard | Advocacy, Business Help, Economic Development, Education | Comments are Closed | 21 December, 2020 | 0

The word “rural” has been thrown around the past few years by everyone. As the word is used more and more frequently, misconceptions begin to grow about what it truly means. The current trend of what is used to define rural America is white, dependent on traditional industries, and characterized by stagnation, decline, and despair.Read more

10 Reasons You-A Business Owner-Should Join the Chamber!

By Jules Broussard | Advocacy, Chamber Announcements, Education, News | Comments are Closed | 18 December, 2020 | 0

Due to the pandemic, the way businesses have had to conduct themselves and their business has altered dramatically. The digital age has indeed come full force upon us, with Zoom conferences, online classes, and digital marketing being utilized by every industry. Yet even with this emphasis on digital means of connecting, local businesses still relyRead more

Why Should YOU Join the Chamber? | Benefits of Chamber Membership

By Jules Broussard | Education, News | Comments are Closed | 15 December, 2020 | 0

The end of the year is nigh, and for many businesses around the country, the time to think about renewing or joining membership organizations are among the many decisions to make. While many businesses are members of industry specific organizations, there is one organization that is open to any industry: a Chamber of Commerce. ThereRead more

LACCE 2021 Board of Directors & Executive Board Announced

By Jules Broussard | Chamber Announcements, News | Comments are Closed | 14 December, 2020 | 1

We are excited to announce that on December 10, the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) released their 2021 Board of Directors as well as their officers for the Executive Board. Included in the officers is Acadia Parish Chamber’s very own Amy Thibodeaux! Thibodeaux will serve as President of the LACCE’s Executive Board for 2021.Read more

Chamber Cash | Another Way to Shop Small this Holiday Season

By Jules Broussard | Business Help, Chamber Announcements, Education, News | Comments are Closed | 11 December, 2020 | 0

The holiday season is in full gear! Every year we like to remind our members and customers of Acadia Parish to shop local businesses first! Local shopping is critical for continued growth of the community because the success of those local businesses directly affects each citizen. For every $100 that is spent at a localRead more

A More Resilient Louisiana | A Comprehensive Game Plan Pt. 3 Cont

By Jules Broussard | Business Help, COVID-19 Updates, Economic Development, Education, News | Comments are Closed | 10 December, 2020 | 0

3. Education and workforce development According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty rate is 33% for people who do not graduate from high school, compared to 5% for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher. It is imperative that educational opportunities and outcomes are maximized and accessible for all Louisianans. Equitable practices within educationRead more

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