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New FAQs On PPP Loan Forgiveness: What You Need To Know

By Elizabeth Miller | Business Help, COVID-19 Updates, Education, News | Comments are Closed | 14 August, 2020 | 0

On August 4, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, issued new guidance through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) aimed at helping Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers navigate maximum loan forgiveness. The new PPP FAQs come as the August 8, 2020, deadline to apply for a PPP loan has recentlyRead more

Acadia Chamber 2020-2021 Officers Announced

By Jules Broussard | Chamber Announcements | Comments are Closed | 14 August, 2020 | 2

Chance Henry, Chairman Chance Henry is the owner of Keith Henry Insurance Agency, Inc. in Mermentau and has been a chamber member since 2016. He is a lifelong resident of the 5th ward of Acadia Parish and a proud graduate of Midland High School. After graduation, Chance started Bon Chance Crawfish catering company, which heRead more

Treasury Issues New FAQs on PPP Loan Forgiveness

By Jules Broussard | Business Help, COVID-19 Updates, Education | Comments are Closed | 14 August, 2020 | 0

On August 4, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, issued new guidance through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) aimed at helping Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers navigate maximum loan forgiveness. The new PPP FAQs come as Congress and the White House negotiate a new COVID relief package expected toRead more

New Board Members Announced for the 2020-2021 Year

By Jules Broussard | Acadia Parish Honors, Chamber Announcements, Events, News | Comments are Closed | 6 August, 2020 | 0

Members of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce have elected four new members to the 2020-2021 Board of Directors and will be honored at the upcoming Acadia Parish Honors, which due to COVID-19 has been postponed. Newly elected board members to serve a three year term beginning August 1, 2020, are Scott Lowry, Edward JonesRead more

Opportunity Machine to start ‘Click to STARTUp’ video series

By Jules Broussard | Business Help, Economic Development, News | Comments are Closed | 5 August, 2020 | 0

Opportunity Machine is partnering with local subject matter experts to bring small business owners and startup founders a new video series titled ‘Click to STARTup.’ These experts will answer entrepreneurs’ most frequently asked questions via quick and easy how-to videos. “The demand for business education content offered through virtual channels has skyrocketed over the lastRead more

Ready to Start Your Own Business?

By Jules Broussard | Business Help, Economic Development | Comments are Closed | 4 August, 2020 | 1

“Why should I start my own business?” For nearly every business that exists or has existed, this is the question that is asked at the beginning. Maybe you are tired of the full-time, 9 to 5 work day, working for someone else style of life. Or maybe you have a wonderful idea that just hasRead more

City of Crowley to Invest in $5 Million Upgrade to Ball Fields

By Elizabeth Miller | Economic Development, Member News | Comments are Closed | 16 July, 2020 | 0

Installing artificial turf and new lighting, along with various other upgrades at the Crowley Recreation Department complex received unanimous support from the City Council during a special meeting on the evening of June 25. The total estimated cost of the proposed GeoSurfaces (artificial turf company) contract to convert Crowley’s nine ballfields from natural turf, installRead more

Supreme Rice’s Bobby Hanks to Serve as USA Rice Chairman

By Elizabeth Miller | Business Spotlight, Member News | Comments are Closed | 14 July, 2020 | 0

ARLINGTON, VA – New chairs for USA Rice, The Rice Foundation, the USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA), and the USA Rice Merchants’ Association were elected by their respective Boards of Directors during annual meetings this week held via video conference calls.  All newly elected officers will assume their two-year posts on August 1. USA Rice’sRead more

Acadia Parish Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing | July 13 to 18

By Elizabeth Miller | COVID-19 Updates | Comments are Closed | 12 July, 2020 | 0

Acadia Parish COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site Acadia Parish has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Health to establish a mobile COVID-19 testing site in Crowley. Free, drive-thru tests will be performed in Crowley: Monday and Wednesday, July 13 and July 15 8 AM to 6 PM. Acadia Rice Arena. 159 Cherokee Drive. Crowley. LA. 70526Read more

Spallinos Named Business Persons of the Year

By Megan M. Duhon | Acadia Parish Honors | Comments are Closed | 10 July, 2020 | 0

Shane and Debbie Spallino have been named the 2020 Business Persons of the Year by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce. Born and raised in Crowley, Louisiana, Shane attended St. Michael’s, Notre Dame High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette studying management. Originally from Albany, Georgia, Debbie graduated from Georgia Southern University inRead more

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