About

Built to Help Businesses Thrive

One Acadiana (1A) serves as the Chamber of Commerce for Lafayette and the leading economic development organization for Acadiana – a nine-parish (county) region in South Louisiana. Our goal is to make Lafayette and Acadiana the best place possible for emerging business and professional talent. We call ourselves One Acadiana because we believe it takes a united region to create the best region.

Representing more than 700 businesses and individuals throughout Acadiana, we serve as the voice of the regional business community. At One Acadiana, you’ll find a team of passionate, goal-oriented professionals who are working to grow our economy and tackling our most pressing challenges, including business development, public policy, and urban revitalization.

Strength in Numbers

Our organization comprises colleagues, neighbors and business associates – professionals who’ve made a personal commitment to strengthening Acadiana’s economic standing. Our nine parish partners include: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jeff Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion parishes.

We know achieving our region’s full potential will require a collaborative approach, which is why we built an inclusive organization that welcomes all members, investors, and partners to work with us to make Acadiana the best place to live, work, and play.

By joining One Acadiana you are taking an active role in strengthening the place we call home. Become a member today.

Making An Impact

In 2025, 1A began a new five-year campaign, focused on a set of strategic objectives to push the region forward. Both measurable and accountable, this plan aligns financial and partner organization resources to achieve both synergy and an exponential return on investment.

2025-2029 IMPACT Campaign Objectives:

1. Attract and Retain High-Paying Jobs
2. Strengthen Acadiana’s Workforce and Attract New Skilled Talent
3. Enhance Acadiana’s Livability and Place-based Assets
4. Provide a Unified, Regional Voice on Business and Infrastructure Advocacy

Learn more about IMPACT 2025-2029

1A in the Headlines

1A is making an impact across the region! Check out recent coverage of events, projects, and major wins that are pushing Acadiana forward.