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The Acadia Parish Chamber, along with regional partners, One Acadiana, are monitoring federal policies being discussed and implemented in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Below is information on recent federal actions to provide relief to America’s small businesses as of the evening of March 25. **The CARES Act was passed on Friday, March 27,Read more

Social distance and self-imposed quarantines are good for community health during the coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak, but it’s toxic for small businesses. Local businesses are getting creative — necessity being the mother of invention — and continuing to serve local residents in new ways. Small businesses are the backbone of our parish and will beRead more

CROWLEY, La. – In advance of Congressional redistricting following the 2020 Census, the Lafayette and Lake Charles metro areas and surrounding parishes are uniting to promote the two regions’ shared values, culture, population, and vision as the Acadiana / Southwest La. Super-Region. Earlier this week, legislators from both regions gathered at the Grand Opera HouseRead more

Locally based Compass Health Expands to Central Louisiana SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 – CROWLEY, LA – Compass Health is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility in Marksville Louisiana. Compass Behavioral Center of Marksville, located at 137 Dr. Childress Drive, consists of an 18-bed psychiatric inpatient facility as well as an outpatient department that canRead more

The term “Chamber of Commerce” is one of the oldest and most well-recognized brands in the world, but there is significant public misunderstanding of its meaning. There is an old adage in the chamber world: “If you’ve seen one chamber, you’ve seen one.” This is true as all chambers have different mission and focus areas;Read more

100+ Citizens from across Church Point packed the Church Point Community Center last night for the 2018 Church Point Candidate Forum hosted by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is proud to offer the forum with the purpose of informing citizens. The  Chamber’s Legislative Committee under the direction of Chairperson, Daniel Nugier, asRead 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

Blue vs Green Trash cans dominated the discussion at Friday’s State of the Community. Held this year at The Town Club, the luncheon saw a capacity crowd turn out to hear Sheriff K.P. Gibson, School Superintendent John Bourque and Police Jury President David Savoy speak on the progress of their respective offices over the pastRead more

Preparations are well underway, and the Crowley Chamber of Commerce is again excited to host the upcoming State of the Community Address on Friday, March 23, 2018.  Bringing together Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent, John Bourque; Acadia Parish Police Jury President, David Savoy; and Acadia Parish Sheriff, K.P. Gibson. As part of our business advocacyRead more

STEVE BANDY, MANAGING EDITOR CROWLEY Though legislators did not close the state’s looming fiscal shortfall by a single penny, neither Rep. John Stefanski nor Rep. Bob Hensgens feel that the recently ended special session was a complete failure. Stefanski of Crowley and Hensgens of Gueydan, both Republicans, addressed Friday morning’s Business Over Breakfast event sponsoredRead more