Article by Michael Klein, USA Rice ARLINGTON, VA – A primary function of any commodity organization is to promote awareness and use of their commodity. It’s no different for USA Rice, the national trade organization for the U.S. rice industry, but this National Rice Month the group is going farther – literally. They’re taking aRead more
From local to legendary, the International Rice Festival is bringing a variety of artists to play at this year’s festival! We will hear from returning artists like Wayne Toups and Jamie Bergeron, and first-timers Glen Templeton and Parish County Line. We are so excited for this line-up, and of course, the infamous ‘rice festival weather’!Read more
Small business owners, especially those businesses with under 10 employees, find it extremely difficult to justify the time on social media because it doesn’t lead to predictable, measurable cost savings or revenue. Social media and content marketing is about becoming an engaging resource for your customers. What’s the yield of a relationship? If you canRead more
Crowley Business Woman Philanthropist of the Year Donna Shetler Corley, owner of Shetler Corley Motors, to be honored in November Lafayette, LA – Donna Shetler Corley of Crowley is the recipient of the 2018 Leaders In Philanthropy Award for Acadia Parish, an honor presented by Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and sponsored by HomeRead more
The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our upcoming Candidates’ Forum. The Chamber’s Legislative Committee has been instrumental in planning these events. The Crowley Candidate Forum was held on Thursday, September 27, at the Grand Opera House of the South. A forum featuring candidates for Mayor of the City of Crowley, CrowleyRead more
The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking teams and sponsors for the 15th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off presented by Shop Rite, Tobacco Plus Stores and Church Point Wholesale. Teams vying for the title of Gumbo Champion 2018 will compete in 4 different categories including seafood, non-seafood with homemade roux and jar roux options forRead more
Article by Lesley Dixon, USA Rice ARLINGTON, VA — A recent report conducted by Louisiana State University’s (LSU) AgCenter highlights just how essential the rice milling industry is, not only to rice-producing states but to the U.S. economy as a whole. According to the survey, which compiled data from universities and research centers inRead more
Framework is up and exterior is in progress for the brand new Taco Bell in Rayne! This development is located right off of Exit 87 in Rayne on Highway 35 going north! We are excited for the commerce that this will bring to the City of Rayne; area residents have been waiting to hear moreRead more
Taco ’bout a fiesta we had last night at the Quarter 1 Business After Hours: Fiesta Edition! With over 130 business leaders from across our parish, we hope that you mingled and networked all while enjoying the delicious food prepared by Blane ‘Night Train’ Faulk and adult beverages. This Quarter’s BAH would not have beenRead more
This October, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation will honor 10 everyday Louisianians doing extraordinary good for the state’s children at the 2018 Angel Award® ceremony. This year’s honorees were chosen from a record number of nominations submitted from across the state, from Gretna to Ruston. All Angels will receive a $20,000Read more
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