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EXCEL’s Legislative Visit to Baton Rouge: Advocating for Acadiana

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 17 April, 2025 | 0

On April 15–16, Leadership Excels took its annual legislative trip to Baton Rouge, immersing participants in a dynamic and inspiring two-day experience focused on advocacy, education, and regional impact. The visit offered participants the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, learn about pressing legislative issues, and represent the voice of Acadiana in the state’s capital.Read more

Leadership in Action: 2025 Leadership EXCEL Tackles SIMSOC

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | 0 comment | 24 March, 2025 | 0

The 2025 Leadership EXCEL class embarked on its second session with an engaging and transformative experience—SIMSOC with Leadership on the Move. In partnership with the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, this immersive program provided participants with a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that tested their leadership skills in real-time scenarios. SIMSOC is a well-known simulationRead more

2025 Leadership EXCEL Kicks Off with Emergenetics Assessments

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 27 February, 2025 | 0

The Leadership EXCEL program launched its 2025 class on Wednesday, February 26th with an insightful session focused on Leadership through Emergenetics Assessments. This dynamic kickoff set the stage for an impactful year of growth and learning. This program is made possible by the generous support of our 2025 sponsors:First National Bank, Bank of Commerce, JDRead more

Leadership EXCEL Announces Class of 2025

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 4 February, 2025 | 0

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the members of the 2025 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. 2025 Leadership EXCEL Class: Susan Allardyce, First National Bank of Louisiana Shantel Alleman, City ofRead more

2024 Leadership EXCEL Class takes on SIMSOC

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | 0 comment | 18 March, 2024 | 0

The 2024 Leadership EXCEL class met for a Two Day retreat held at the First Baptist Church of Crowley on Tuesday & Wednesday, March 12th &13th. Twenty-Five participants from the parishes of Acadia and Jeff Davis were previously chosen to participate in the year-long program. Advisory Board Chairman, Jessica Lafitte- Landry and Acadia Parish InterimRead more

2024 Leadership EXCEL Class Learns Their True Colors

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 4 March, 2024 | 0

The Leadership EXCEL program kicked off the year on Wednesday, February 21st. The session featured Leadership through Emergenetics Assessments. Thanks to the following sponsors, the Leadership EXCEL program is possible. The 2024 Sponsors are as follows: First National Bank, Bank of Commerce, Acadia Parish Assessor – Jim ‘Jimbo’ Petitjean, Acadia Parish Farm Bureau, Acadia St.Read more

Leadership EXCEL Announces Class of 2024

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 5 February, 2024 | 0

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the members of the 2024 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. 2024 Leadership EXCEL Class: Hunter Bernard, Dugas, Soileau & Breaux LLC Titus Brown,Read more

Leadership EXCEL Graduates 28th Class

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 14 November, 2023 | 0

The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is pleased to announce the conclusion of their 2023 year.  The 28th Graduating Leadership EXCEL Class met at The Ballroom of the Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley on Wednesday, November 8th for a reception and graduation ceremony. The evening began with an informal reception prior to the graduationRead more

EXCEL participants take on Baton Rouge

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 1 May, 2023 | 0

This year’s EXCEL Class found themselves east bound to Baton Rouge for their 4th session of the 2023 program! They kicked off with breakfast at the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General, where they visited with different divisions of the Attorney General’s office. The AG’s office mission is to protect the people and resources ofRead more

EXCEL participants immersed in Economic Development

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 21 March, 2023 | 0

This year’s EXCEL Class found themselves immersing into Economic Development for their 3rd session of the 2023 program! The class was greeted by Katie Chiasson, Chiasson Consulting and the founder of Leadership EXCEL upon arriving at the Cleco – ULL Alternative Energy Center, a facility conducting research on natural waste products, like rice hulls andRead more

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