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As we brace ourselves for Hurricane Francine, it’s critical for businesses in Acadia Parish to be fully prepared. Severe weather can bring unexpected challenges, but with proactive measures, you can safeguard your employees, property, and operations. The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is here to offer guidance and support to our local businesses. During anRead more

Over the past month, the two hurricanes Laura and Delta rocked Southwest Louisiana. These massive storms have caused extensive damages to both businesses and residents, and their effects will be felt for months ahead. Thankfully, there are those who are coming to the aid of people living in this area. The Small Business Administration (SBA)Read more

It’s likely that Tropical Storms Marco and Laura will make rare back-to-back landfalls in the mainland United States over the next few days. These 2 storms are projected to send Acadia Parish a great deal heavy rain and wind over the course of the week. However, after the flooding of August 2016, we learned aRead more

Yesterday morning, LABI partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration to host a conference call to discuss the tools available to small businesses during the Coronavirus crisis. To download the SBA’s PowerPoint presentation from the call, click HERE. Last week, the SBA began receiving applications from Louisiana businesses for loans to address revenue losses related toRead more

Tropical Storm Barry has made landfall and is projected to send Acadia Parish quite a lot of heavy rain and wind. However, after the flooding of August 2016, we learned a few tips that worked for our local businesses that might help alleviate your worry. Because, after all, we care about your business. In addition,Read more