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:
- Attract and Retain High-Paying Jobs
- Strengthen Acadiana’s Workforce and Attract New Skilled Talent
- Enhance Acadiana’s Livability and Place-based Assets
- Provide a Unified, Regional Voice on Business and Infrastructure Advocacy
Learn more about IMPACT 2025-2029
Check out our 2025 Impact Report
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.
1A Announcements & Events
- March 5, 2026 – 2k+ New Jobs: 2025 Results of One Acadiana Impact Plan (Acadiana Profile)
- February 26, 2026 – Inventory Tax to Go Back to the Voters in May. Here’s Why One Lobbyist Calls It a ‘Bad Tax’ (The Acadiana Advocate)
- February 26, 2026 – Legislative Session, May 16 Amendments Previewed at One Acadiana Event (The Daily Advertiser)
- January 26, 2026 – One Acadiana Events: Dave & Buster’s, Rock’n’Bowl and More (Acadiana Profile)
- January 14, 2026 – New One Acadiana Executive Committee Leaders Appointed (Acadiana Profile)
- January 8, 2026 – Acadiana Newsmakers: 62 Named 2026 Ambassadors for One Acadiana (The Acadiana Advocate)
- January 6, 2026 – Select Local Businesses Named One Acadiana Ambassadors (Acadiana Profile)
Business & Education Connections
- January 25, 2026 – National Honors Reflect SoLAcc’s Success in Student Achievement and Community Engagement (The Acadiana Advocate)
Economic Development
- January 16, 2026 – Walmart to Invest $330M to Modernize Opelousas Distribution Center (Daily World)
- January 16, 2026 – Walmart Invests $330M in Logistics Hub (Biz New Orleans)
- January 16, 2026 – Walmart to Invest $330 Million in Modernizing Opelousas Regional Distribution Center (KATC)
Business Milestone Celebrations
- January 9, 2026 – Red River Bank Breaks Ground on New Banking Center (Biz New Orleans)