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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

The Leadership EXCEL program kicked off the year on Wednesday, February 21st. The session featured Leadership through Emergenetics Assessments. Thanks to the following sponsors, the Leadership EXCEL program is possible. The 2024 Sponsors are as follows: First National Bank, Bank of Commerce, Acadia Parish Assessor – Jim ‘Jimbo’ Petitjean, Acadia Parish Farm Bureau, Acadia St.Read more

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is excited to announce the upcoming Crowley Campus Career Fair, hosted by SLCC Career Services. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will be held at the Crowley Campus.  The career fair is open to all students and the public, providingRead more

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the members of the 2024 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. 2024 Leadership EXCEL Class: Hunter Bernard, Dugas, Soileau & Breaux LLC Titus Brown,Read more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Istre Miller as Interim President & CEO effective February 1, 2024. Miller’s appointment follows the announcement that Megan Malmay Duhon has accepted a regional position as One Acadiana’s Director of Economic Development. Miller joined the Acadia ParishRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development announces the resignation of Megan Malmay Duhon who will step down as CEO on January 31, 2024. Duhon has accepted the position of Director of Economic Development at One Acadiana, the region’s economic development organization, where she will continue to work for a better Acadia ParishRead more

As the confetti settles and the echoes of “Happy New Year!” fade, we at the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to the incredible community that makes our parish so special. 2023 was a year filled with challenges and triumphs, but through it all, the spiritRead more

CROWLEY – Inflation appears to be leveling off, home sales are holding steady and, overall, this region’s economy is pretty good. That, in general, is the message delivered during Thursday’s Quarterly Luncheon by Gary Wagner, Ph.D., Acadiana Business Economist, Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Economics B.I. Moody College of Business Administration, University of Louisiana Lafayette. Wagner has become a mainstay forRead more