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One Acadiana executive director of business development, Jim Bourgeois, has been chosen as interim CEO.

One Acadiana is our area's economic development organization, working to promote business, commerce and culture for Lafayette and the nine-parish region.

One Acadiana has provided to Vermilion Parish resources and a collaboration between partners, according to Anne Falgout, executive director of the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance.

The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has reached the $15 million fundraising goal to operate the Campaign for One Acadiana for the next five years.

President and CEO of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Jason El Koubi said overwhelming approval by voters for a one-cent sales tax to build a new terminal at Lafayette Regional Airport is an example of investment in the future.

Qualifying for the Nov. 4 local elections begins in a little over a week, and the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is paying close attention to the Lafayette Parish School Board.

Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce President Jason El Koubi said Lafayette residents want a "common vision" for the school system and for the school system's school board and superintendent to set aside their differences for the benefit of the system's children.

Expect to see lush gardens, an amphitheater and a hammock grove at the park, along with revenue-generating attractions like mini golf and a carousel.

Education is "one of the most fundamental factors in terms of the overall quality of life," according to Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce President Jason El Koubi.

Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce President Jason El Koubi called into question the findings of a recent IHS Global Insight's projection that suggested Lafayette's economy was among the fastest shrinking in the nation.

Lafayette has a "strong growing economy," but it is becoming "increasingly difficult" for businesses to find skilled employees, according to Jason El Koubi, president of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.

El Koubi says business leaders are keeping a close eye on the school system because of its effects on their current and future employees.

Folks want their Chamber to be a very strong advocate for the business community.

The Chamber is spotlighting social media and natural gas vehicles.

Jason El Koubi was chosen by the board of directors of the Chamber to be CEO.