Lafayette's economic position isn't the best right now, but it's not the worst, either. Economist Loren Scott, in presenting his annual economic outlook report to the One Acadiana, the Lafayette area chamber of commerce, predicts an upturn. "You put all the things...
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Leadership Lafayette Names Interim Director
The Leadership Institute of Acadiana has named Jan Swift interim executive director, One Acadiana announced. Swift, who recently served as chair of the Protect The City Committee, will oversee and manager processes, programs and resources to support the mission of...
Interim Director Announced for Leadership Institute of Acadiana
LAFAYETTE – The Leadership Institute of Acadiana (LIA), a non-profit that runs Leadership Lafayette and other leadership programs, announced today the appointment of Jan Swift as Interim Executive Director, effective immediately. In this position, Swift will oversee...
New CEO/President of Economic Development, Tourist Commission, & Chamber of Commerce announced
JENNINGS, La. - The Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development, Tourist Commission, and Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that Creed Romano has been named as the new CEO/President of the combined organizations. “I was elated to be selected, but at the same time humbled...
University of Louisiana-Lafayette: First ‘Blanco Center Policy Brief’ Focuses on Transportation
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, April 16 (TNSRep) -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news story: A public policy brief produced by the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette compares...
Return to the Workplace Pulse Survey
We asked 61 businesses across 20 industries 10 key questions as they begin to welcome employees back to the workplace. Some results were expected, showing the majority of employers have or plan to require employees to return to the workplace. Others were less...
UL Lafayette, Community Leaders Coordinating COVID-19 Economic Recovery Initiative
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and community business leaders are coordinating the Accelerate Northside program to help spur COVID-19-related economic recovery. UL Lafayette’s Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center and the Greater...
“Gateau To Geaux,” Socially Distant Mardi Gras Celebration
One Acadiana (1A) is partnering with Village Deaux, Beads for Less, and Bubbli Balloons to host "Gâteau to Geaux,” a socially distance Mardi Gras celebration. Participants can stop by the by One Acadiana’s drive-thru to pick up a complimentary slice of King Cake and...
Chamber Offers Re-Opening Playbook
One Acadiana released a “Workplace Readiness Playbook” today. The chamber says it is a comprehensive guide for businesses on reopening physical workplaces as stay-at-home restrictions are lifted. “We were pleased with Governor Edwards announcement on Monday that the...
Getting Back to Work Safely Webinar
One Acadiana President and CEO Troy Wayman joined News15 at 6 to discuss the “Getting Back to Work Safely” webinar taking place Tuesday May 12, 2020. Watch video on KADN...