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SLEMCO was founded by a small group who banded together early in 1936 to electrify rural Acadiana. They included M.W. “Mike” Scanlan of Acadia Parish, who served as the president of its board of directors from its founding in 1937 until 1960. This June 11th, SLEMCO celebrates 81 years since receiving its charter from theRead more

From Iota and Rayne to Crowley and Church Point, our parish is home to many noteworthy gems. The rich history in Acadia Parish and the preservation of our historic homes and buildings make our parish one-of-a-kind and stand out among the rest. We have gathered a small list of some of our must-see spots inRead more

W. Pat Bordes II, Chairman OneAcadia Fezzo’s Seafood & Steakhouse Trenton Leonards, Chairman Crowley Chamber One Acadiana Danny Nugier, Vice-Chair OneAcadia The Southwest Group Melinda Malmay, Vice-Chair Crowley Chamber Home Bank Crowley Chamber & OneAcadia Board Members Christine Benoit Farmers’ State Bank Claire Benoit Rayne Building & Loan Ricky Bonin The Ellington Angelique Credeur ElderRead more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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