One Acadiana

We finally have the answer as to who will end up in one of the coolest buildings in Downtown Lafayette as the winner of the Small Business Challenge has been announced.

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a brilliant business idea that could revitalize Downtown Lafayette and its historic landmarks? Look no further than the Small Business Challenge initiated by One Acadiana (1A), your chance to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

The event will be June 17 and 18.

The communications team won both a gold and silver award for their work.

The event will be June 17 and 18.

They ask that you register as participation is limited to 250 people.

There are only 300 participant spots available.

The Joint Chamber Event will be held this Thursday evening at Warehouse 535.

Wayman's prior experience includes nine years as the Vice President of Economic Development at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.

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.

Attendees can expect to meet with several companies hiring industrial positions across the Interstate 10 corridor from Lake Charles to Lafayette.

Hare will lead the policy initiatives team to provide research and analysis on One Acadiana’s policy goals and strategic initiatives.

One Acadiana is advancing a set of focused legislative priorities during the 2015 legislative session. The priorities were adopted by the board of directors, following a process that included One Acadiana's policy committees and other input from the regional business community.

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.

Local business organization appoints internal employees, and one new hire, to new positions.

Our panelists discuss the regional chamber of commerce One Acadiana initiative as well as the impact the Keystone Pipeline may have on the upcoming Senate election.