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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

Summertime marks a new year for us here at the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce. It is no surprise that we kick it off with a bang! Members of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met Friday, August 3 for their annual planning meeting. With the help of professional facilitator, Brent Henley ofRead more

Applications Available Now for 2019 Leadership Excel Program Since 1995, the Acadia  & Jeff Davis Parish Chambers’ Leadership Excel program has been cultivating leaders in both parishes, producing over 500 graduates from this highly informative, educational and results-oriented leadership development program. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand our communities and to prepareRead more

Tab Benoit will kick off the 11th season for The Grand Opera House in Crowley, Louisiana on September 21, 2018.   Tab, a native of Louisiana, is an America blues guitarist, musician, and singer and songwriter who plays a variety of “blues” styles, primarily the Delta blues.  A guitar player since his teenage years, Benoit oftenRead more

Ride Acadiana Celebrates Launch with Ribbon Cutting Ride Acadiana The much-anticipated list of bus stops and fares has been announced for Ride Acadiana, the pilot commuter bus route connecting Acadia Parish to Lafayette, which begins August 20. A total of 20 stops make up the route, with eight stops in Crowley, three in Rayne, oneRead more

On Wednesday, July 18th the 7th session of the 2018 Leadership EXCEL program brought participants across Acadia Parish with the goal of raising awareness of its strengths and assets. Participants found themselves at Crowley City Hall first thing Wednesday morning where they were greeted and welcomes by Mayor Greg Jones. As an EXCEL graduate heRead more

Article by Desiray Seaux, Crowley Post Signal Joe Mitchell, CEO of Acadia General Hosptial, hosted “A Cup of Joe with Joe” Thursday, the morning meeting designed to update the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce members on the recent happenings at the hospital. The Acadia General Hospital has received numerous upgrades recently such as telemedicine carts.Read more

Article by Desiray Seaux, Crowley Post Signal The newly selected Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent, Scott M. Richard, discussed his entry plan with board members during Monday night’s monthly meeting. “It is an honor and privilege to serve as superintendent of the Acadia Parish School System,” said Richard, adding that he will be gathering informationRead more