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– The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), in partnership with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), today released an executive summary for restarting the state’s economy in a responsible and safety-oriented manner. The considerations were developed...

LAFAYETTE, La. — One Acadiana announced on Friday that it will host a webinar on Louisiana’s tourism economy will look like after the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). One Acadiana says it has partnered with regional business resource including LEDA, Opportunity...

Resource guide U.S. Small Business Administration: Information about coronavirus funding options; SBA products and resources; local assistance; SBA job availability; and government contracting....

As the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the global economy, local economic development groups have put together various tools to help Acadiana businesses and workers stay afloat and take advantage of state and federal resources. Below is a collection of some of the...

Nearly 15,000 unemployment claims were filed in Lafayette Parish since March 15, part of almost 33,000 filed in Acadiana since coronavirus measures began to shut down the local and national economy. Last week there were 13,436 claims filed in Acadiana, including 5,554...

90% expect decrease in revenue; 70% expect major losses LAFAYETTE In March, a COVID-19 Business Impact Survey was conducted through a joint effort of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and business resource partners including One Acadiana, Opportunity Machine,...

LAFAYETTE, La. – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the significant economic impact it is having on our regional economy, One Acadiana and partners including Eat Lafayette, LEDA, DDA, United Way of Acadiana, and other local chambers and economic development...

One Acadiana is partnering with One Acadiana, LEDA, DDA, United Way of Acadiana, and other local chambers and economic development offices to launch "Acadiana to Geaux," a social media campaign designed to rally support for local restaurants throughout the nine-parish...

One Acadiana is partnering with Eat Lafayette and other agencies to ask residents to order takeout, delivery or curbside meals from local restaurants Thursday to support those businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. The two agencies are partnering with the United...

A free webinar this morning will explore the impact of COVID-19 on the Louisiana oil and gas industry. The virtual event is scheduled for 9-10 a.m. Louisiana Oil & Gas Association President Gifford Briggs will discuss projected job losses and broader economic...