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Frosto: May Member Spotlight

By Megan M. Duhon | Member News, News | Comments are Closed | 24 May, 2018 | 3

Located in the heart of our historic district, Frosto has been an iconic piece of Crowley’s hospitality industry since its inception in 1956. Helen Lafosse began Frosto with the intent on serving a quality product, and today that commitment of quality is carried on by the third generation of family members. Frosto is widely knownRead more

Leadership EXCEL takes on Economic Development

By Megan M. Duhon | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 24 May, 2018 | 0

This year’s EXCEL Class found themselves immersed into Economic Development for their 4th session of the 2018 program! The class was greeted by Katie Chiasson, Senior Business Developer for Cleco and the founder of Leadership EXCEL upon arriving at the Cleco – ULL Alternative Energy Center, a facility conducting research on natural waste products, likeRead more

Falcon Rice Mill: April Member Spotlight

By Megan M. Duhon | Member News, News | Comments are Closed | 24 May, 2018 | 0

Rooted in the Rice Capitol of America, Falcon Rice Mill has been a thriving family-owned business for many decades. Since being founded in 1942 by Edward and Evelyn Falcon, the Falcon family has been milling quality rice products that are shared on dinner tables across the country. They are one of the oldest running riceRead more

Acadia Parish School Board Elects New Superintendent

By Elizabeth Miller | Advocacy, Economic Development | Comments are Closed | 15 May, 2018 | 0

On Monday, May 14, the Acadia Parish School Board opened into special session to hear the three candidates vying for the role of Superintendent of Acadia Parish Schools. With a room full of educators, concerned citizens and central office staff; the three candidates: Alan Blanchard, Scott Richard, and Ralph Thibodeaux fielded questions from the eightRead more

New Board Members Elected

By Elizabeth Miller | News, Non-Profit | Comments are Closed | 7 May, 2018 | 0

Members of the Crowley Chamber of Commerce have elected three new members to the 2018-19 Board of Directors and will be honored at the upcoming Annual Banquet on May 10, 2018. Newly elected board members to serve a three year term beginning July 1, 2018 are Glenn Dailey, Acadia General Hospital; Kelli Dore, Lamm FamilyRead more

Crowley Chamber Annual Banquet | May 10, 2018

By Elizabeth Miller | Events | Comments are Closed | 5 May, 2018 | 0

The Crowley Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Banquet on Thursday, May 10, 2018. With Presenting Sponsor, Home Bank, the event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley.  Guests will take a look back at the past year and get a sneakRead more

Supreme Rice, 2018 Business of the Year

By Elizabeth Miller | Events, Member News | Comments are Closed | 4 May, 2018 | 0

The Crowley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Supreme Rice as the 2018 Business of the Year due to their tremendous contributions to the local economy of Acadia Parish and the surrounding areas as well as their dedication to the farmers & communities they serve. In 1936, Joseph Dore formed the Supreme Rice MillRead more

Stella Guidry, 2018 Humanitarian of the Year

By Elizabeth Miller | Events | Comments are Closed | 1 May, 2018 | 0

The Chamber is proud to announce Stella Guidry has been selected as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year. Stella is married to Warren Guidry and has three children; Ronda Richard and husband Mark, step-son Bryan Guidry and his wife Linda, and step-daughter Christy Guidry, husband Jerad. She also has five grandchildren, Gracie Richard, Jade Richard,Read more

Acadia Parish Adds Second Certified Site

By Elizabeth Miller | Economic Development | Comments are Closed | 1 May, 2018 | 0

CROWLEY — OneAcadia with One Acadiana and SLEMCO, announced a 17.72-acre site along the new Rice Capital Parkway Service Road in Crowley has been certified under the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Business Sites program. Working with partners across the region, One Acadiana’s site development efforts respond to the needs of site selectors and relocatingRead more

Chamber Selects Outstanding Young Citizens

By Megan M. Duhon | Events | Comments are Closed | 23 April, 2018 | 0

I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. [/vc_column] The Chamber Annual Banquet is slated for Thursday, May 10th at the Grand Opera House of the South where they will honor the Business ofRead more

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