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Super 1 Foods | Groceries and Generosity

By Megan M. Duhon | Member News, News | Comments are Closed | 29 November, 2018 | 0

The History of Super 1 Foods On Sept. 1, 1928, their Company founder Wood T. Brookshire opened a small grocery store on the courthouse square in downtown Tyler, Texas. W.T. Brookshire began with four employees in a small, 2,500-square-feet store. He laid a foundation of core values focused on incredible customer service, tenacity and competitiveRead more

Estherwood Native Chris Meaux rings Nasdaq Opening Bell

By Megan M. Duhon | News | Comments are Closed | 28 November, 2018 | 0

Article by KATC The team at Waitr rang the Nasdaq opening bell on Wednesday to start the day of trading. Waitr Holdings Inc. rings the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City on Wednesday, November 28 courtesy Nasdaq livestream The company will be ringing the bell for the first time after going public on the stockRead more

It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!

By Megan M. Duhon | Events, News | Comments are Closed | 28 November, 2018 | 0

As the air turns crisp and vibrant foliage fades to twinkling lights, celebrate the season at holiday events that sparkle across Acadia Parish. Enjoy our iconic Christmas events or discover what’s new this season. The possibilities are endless with so many things to do in Acadia Parish at Christmas time and the holidays. Enjoy this special time ofRead more

Early Voting in Acadia Parish

By Megan M. Duhon | Advocacy, News | Comments are Closed | 26 November, 2018 | 0

Early voting began Nov. 24 and ends Dec. 1 for the December 8 election. You can vote every day during that time, except for Sunday, Nov. 25, at your parish registrar of voters from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. To find the address of your registrar, click here. In Acadia Parish, Early Voting is located at 568 NWRead more

Acadia Chamber Celebrates Small Business Saturday

By Megan M. Duhon | Events, News | Comments are Closed | 20 November, 2018 | 0

November 24 marks Small Business Saturday, a day to support local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods across Acadia Parish, Acadiana and the USA. Nestled between Black Friday (that benefits many big box retailers) and Cyber Monday (where it’s all about online retailers), Small Business Saturday was created by American ExpressRead more

Holiday Marketing Prep: 8 Tips for Email And Social Media

By Megan M. Duhon | Education | Comments are Closed | 19 November, 2018 | 0

Let’s be honest: small businesses have a lot of competition during the holiday season. For the “big guys”, waiting for the end of November is fine. They can unleash an onslaught of commercials, billboards, radio jingles, newspaper flyers, magazine spreads, and big money sponsorships for those holiday TV movies we’ve all seen 10,000 times—and itRead more

5 Ways to Help Your Business Inspire Customer Loyalty

By Megan M. Duhon | Business Help | Comments are Closed | 16 November, 2018 | 0

How can making people laugh help inspire customer loyalty? These five strategies—from making friends to giving back to your community—may help keep customers happy, and invested in your success. Bringing new customers into your business can be crucial—but it can also cost money and time to find them. And you’ve got competition out there workingRead more

10 Holiday Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

By Megan M. Duhon | Business Help, Economic Development, Events | Comments are Closed | 16 November, 2018 | 0

For many businesses, holidays are the make-or-break season, but this crucial time of year can easily sneak up on you. It’s time to get ready now, before you get overwhelmed by the day-to-day holiday rush. Remember, more than a third of shoppers begin their holiday purchases by Halloween, so get in front of customers andRead more

Shop Small Like Your Community Depends on it— Because it Does!

By Megan M. Duhon | Events, News | Comments are Closed | 15 November, 2018 | 0

Consumers and small businesses in communities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico are preparing to celebrate Small Business Saturday, taking place this year on November 24. Because an average two-thirds of every dollar ($0.67) spent at small businesses in the U.S. stays in the local community, consumers’ local impact during the important holiday shopping seasonRead more

Leadership EXCEL Graduates 18

By Megan M. Duhon | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 15 November, 2018 | 0

The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is pleased to announce the conclusion of their 2018 year.  The 24th Graduating Leadership EXCEL Class met at Crowley City Hall on Wednesday, November 8 for a reception and graduation ceremony.     The evening began with an informal reception prior to the graduation where graduates, sponsors, and families of the graduates were invited to attend. Paul Molbert, Chairman of the Advisory Board served as the evenings emcee and began by welcomingRead more

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