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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

THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy Officials are hoping that the extension of Frontage Road in Duson will open up economic development that will benefit both the town and Acadia Parish. Ground-breaking ceremonies were held on the afternoon of Friday, March 16 at the end of the current roadbed to mark the start of construction. “Hopefully, weather permitting,Read 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

The beginning of a new year is an excellent opportunity to take stock of your health and your happiness — and ALSO your business. Here’s a look at some top habits and practices many small business owners can benefit from in 2018. Have a plan, and stick to it When you step into your officeRead more

After a successful 7 years, Chamber President & CEO, Amy Thibodeaux has created a path of success for the Crowley Chamber of Commerce. Since she has taken over the Crowley Chamber of Commerce has won several awards including the La. Small Chamber of Commerce of the Year. Most recently, the Lafayette Daily Advertiser has named Thibodeaux as one of theirRead more

Jessica Goff, The Daily Advertiser CROWLEY — A day after releasing study results showing Acadiana’s lack of industrial-ready sites, officials announced the largest development-certified site in the region. “The next step is to find somebody with a shovel,” Acadia Parish Police Jury President David Savoy said during Friday’s announcement. The 536-acre site along Interstate 10, whichRead more