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This month, Leadership EXCEL took a journey through the vibrant agricultural landscape of our region. The agriculture focused day showcased the ingenuity, hard work, and rich traditions of our local agricultural community. Here’s a recap of their day!  A Morning at Lacassine Rail Facility The day began with a tour of the Lacassine Rail Facility,Read more

2024 Summertime in Acadia Parish It’s time to have FUN! If you’d like to add an event, email us at info@AcadiaParishChamber.org Here are the summer activities happening throughout Acadia Parish: Full list of events happening in July at the Acadia Parish Library. Full list of events happening in August at the Acadia Parish Library. FullRead more

Yesterday, South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) celebrated the completion of its “Legacy in Caring in the Home and Community” project with the unveiling of the final Home Health Training Lab on the Crowley Campus. The cutting-edge lab is the result of a collaboration between the college, LHC Group and the Myers Family Foundation. The HomeRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is proud to announce Kelli Doré, Chief Operating Officer of Lamm Family Care Home Health & Hospice, as the recipient of its inaugural Legend in Leadership award. Doré’s dedication to community service, coupled with her exemplary leadership at Lamm, has made her a standout figure inRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is honored to  announce that Michael J. LeJeune, CEO of Acadia St.Landry Hospital, has been selected as the 2024 Business Person of the Year in conjunction with Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony. LeJeune is originally from Roberts Cove and is a proud productRead more

The 2024 Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony is slated for Thursday, May 9th at the Grand Opera House of the South. This event wraps up the Acadia Parish Chamber’s year while honoring Business Person of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year, Legend in Leadership, and Outstanding Young Citizens from each of theRead more

  The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is honored to announce that Patti and Lee Lawrence have been selected as the 2024 Humanitarians of the Year in conjunction with Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony. With roots in Charleston, South Carolina, Patti began her career in broadcasting. She would thenRead more

A longtime Acadia Parish educator and Crowley resident is a finalist in KLFY’s Remarkable Women campaign. Following are excepts from Proctor’s interview with news anchor Darla Montgomery: Dr. Ezora Proctor, much like the women in the movie “Hidden Figures,” based on their real-life accomplishments, grew up during segregation, was educated and sophisticated. These women notRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Elizabeth Istre Miller as President & CEO effective March 15, 2024. Miller was previously named as interim following former president and CEO, Megan M. Duhon’s, departure on January 31.  “Our board of directors was unanimous in this decision,Read more

The 2024 Leadership EXCEL class met for a Two Day retreat held at the First Baptist Church of Crowley on Tuesday & Wednesday, March 12th &13th. Twenty-Five participants from the parishes of Acadia and Jeff Davis were previously chosen to participate in the year-long program. Advisory Board Chairman, Jessica Lafitte- Landry and Acadia Parish InterimRead more