FAQ

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. At One Acadiana, you’ll find a team of passionate, goal-oriented professionals who are working to grow our regional economy and tackling Acadiana’s most pressing challenges, including business development, public policy, urban revitalization.

When businesses get involved with One Acadiana, they’re pledging their commitment to the growth and development of the entire region – and stand to benefit greatly through exposure, connection, knowledge, and resources. Annual membership with One Acadiana is based on the number of full-time equivalent employees of your company. Learn more about membership HERE. Companies interested in investment can learn more HERE.

You can find a robust list of 1A members, investor, and partner businesses using our online Business Directory HERE.

1A’s Small and Minority Business Services are available to small, women-owned, minority-owned or veteran-owned businesses. Reach out to BizDev@OneAcadiana.org to find out if you qualify and learn more.

You can also contact the helpful staff at the Small Business Development Center for information about starting or growing your business. Their services include business plans, sales and marketing, finances, and much more. You can reach them at 337.482.6312.

One Acadiana’s Data Dashboards provide an at-a-glance look at regional data on population, employment, education, and well-being. Additional statistical information about the Lafayette area can be found by contacting the Lafayette Economic Development Authority.

The Info Hub is One Acadiana’s online member portal. Manage your membership, access business resources, and engage with the 1A network all in one convenient location. Members, investors, and partners can log in or create an Info Hub account at OneAcadiana.org/InfoHub

One Acadiana offers a variety of signature events throughout the year open both to the public and exclusively for member businesses. Learn more about 1A Events HERE and view upcoming events HERE. For event questions, contact Lindsey Faulk, Director of Events, at Lindsey@OneAcadiana.org.

As a benefit of membership, One Acadiana can spread your news or events with other members and investors of our organization. Submit your company’s news, announcement, or press release HERE to have it shared to the 1A Newsroom. Submit your company’s event information HERE to have your event shared to the 1A Community Calendar.

You can contact Amanda Henry, Manager, Accounting & Receptionist, at Amanda@OneAcadiana.org to take care of any invoice or payments, as well as ask questions regarding an invoice. You can also manage or pay your membership dues via the Info Hub, our online member portal. Log in or create your account HERE.