Local Entrepreneurs Shine at Tech Tank: Piercd by Embark Named Emerging Startup of the Year, Byline Secures Second Place
Lafayette, LA – Local entrepreneurs took center stage at Opportunity Machine's Tech Tank, where Piercd, a new venture by the founders of Embark Fine Jewelry, was crowned the 2024 Emerging Startup of the Year, and Byline, a print media-focused startup, claimed second...
Constitutional Convention Bill Passes House in Week Nine
Legislators are moving on major priorities with nine weeks down and just over three weeks to go in the 2024 Regular Session. House legislators cleared the two-thirds vote necessary to send legislation authorizing a limited constitutional convention to the Senate....
Home Furniture Celebrates Grand Opening for their Newest Location in Lafayette
Lafayette, LA - Home Furniture Plus Bedding, a leading retailer in quality furniture and home décor since 1945, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest showroom located at 5808 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA. (next to Mazen Grill) The addition of Home Furniture...
Pixus Acquires New Business Development Officer
Lafayette, LA. 05/07/2024 – Pixus Digital Printing is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team, Business Development Officer, Ms. Ray Cloutier. Ms. Cloutier comes to us with over 30 years of Sales and Marketing experience and a full Jill-of-all-trades...
Brett Jason Broussard Achieves Circle of Success Recognition at Ameriprise Financial
Lafayette, Louisiana – May 6, 2024 – Brett Jason Broussard, APMA, BFA, CRPC a Private Wealth Advisor with Broussard, LeBlanc & Associates a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Lafayette, has qualified for the company’s...
Insurance Reforms Head to Governor’s Desk
Several 1A-priority bills advanced during week eight of the 2024 Regular Session, including a package of four bills focused on the state’s property insurance crisis, which has been sent to Governor Landry’s desk. Together, the measures represent what Commissioner...
Member Spotlight: St. Landry Bank & Trust
1. Give us a brief history of your organization. St. Landry Bank is a full-service community bank with roots dating back to the 1890s. We have seven convenient locations including Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, two locations in Opelousas, Port Barre, and Scott. We...
Guest Blog: State Rep. Brach Myers Working to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage
One Acadiana is bringing you a guest blog written by State Representative Brach Myers. Rep. Myers has introduced legislation, HB 329, to help address Louisiana’s healthcare workforce shortage. Read on for more information, directly from the desk of Rep. Myers. The...
Money Bills Swap Chambers in Week Seven
House legislators moved major bills last week, with the state’s annual budget (HB 1) and capital outlay measures (HB 2) clearing the House and heading to the Senate. Additionally, legislation calling for a limited constitutional convention was reported favorably by...
Hectic Week Six as Legislators Hear Rescheduled Bills
Legislators logged long hours last week, closing on the halfway point of session by considering a hefty list of legislation rescheduled due to the previous week’s weather. One top 1A priority, legislation to revamp Louisiana Economic Development (LED), cleared Senate...
