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What is Chamber Ca$h? Since the late 80’s, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce has offered the Chamber Ca$h program  to business and shoppers. Purchased at the Acadia Parish Chamber office, these gift certificates can be redeemed at over 80 local Acadia Parish businesses, making them very versatile. Unlike other ‘gift cards’, there is noRead more

The holiday season is in full gear! Every year we like to remind our members and customers of Acadia Parish to shop local businesses first! Local shopping is critical for continued growth of the community because the success of those local businesses directly affects each citizen. For every $100 that is spent at a localRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce announced today that, as a member of the American Express® Neighborhood Champion Program, it will host an event as part of Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov 30. Nestled between Black Friday (that benefits many big box retailers) and Cyber Monday (where it’s all about online retailers),Read more

As summertime is in full swing, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce reminds local shoppers to remember to shop local businesses. “We’re in the last stretch of the summer holiday, and we’re encouraging shoppers to think about shopping local. So many people we talk to ask how they can get involved in the community, andRead more

As the holiday season is in full swing, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce reminds local shoppers to remember to shop local businesses. Since 1989, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce has administered the Chamber Cash Program, which is a gift certificate program that encourages recipients to shop locally. Businesses, as well as individuals, mayRead more

November 24 marks Small Business Saturday, a day to support local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods across Acadia Parish, Acadiana and the USA. Nestled between Black Friday (that benefits many big box retailers) and Cyber Monday (where it’s all about online retailers), Small Business Saturday was created by American ExpressRead more