Coastal Machine & Supply Expands as Acadiana’s Space Economy Grows
CARENCRO, La. – Coastal Machine & Supply Inc., a Medora Manufacturing company, announced it will invest $25.5 million to expand its Lafayette Parish operations, building on more than two decades of Louisiana manufacturing expertise to capture new growth in...
One Acadiana Honors Iberia Parish School District for Advancing Career-Connected Learning
Today, One Acadiana (1A) recognized the Iberia Parish School District as the recipient of the 2026 One Acadiana ConnectEd Award, honoring the district's leadership in expanding career-connected learning opportunities and preparing students for success in the...
SpaceX Launches New Era of Commercial Spaceflight with $100 Billion Louisiana Campus
New spaceport will become the largest in the world, capable of supporting thousands of launches annually PECAN ISLAND, La. – SpaceX has announced it will invest $100 billion to build its largest launch facility in Vermilion Parish, a spaceport designed to support...
Jones Walker Strengthens Lafayette Presence With Five Former Onebane Attorneys
LAFAYETTE, La. — Aug. 24, 2026 — Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome two new partners, Tommy Smart and Steve Lanza, and three new special counsel, David Fink, Mark Oliver, and Doug Truxillo, in the Lafayette office. Tommy, Steve, and Mark join the Corporate...
One Acadiana, Regional Partners Announce 16 Acre Site Certified for Development in Lafayette Parish
BROUSSARD, La. – One Acadiana (1A) in partnership with Lafayette Economic Development Authority, City of Broussard, Entergy, and SLEMCO announced that a 16.54 acre site has been certified for development under One Acadiana’s Site Development Program in partnership...
Senior Helpers Lafayette Achieves Prestigious CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certification
LAFAYETTE, LA - Senior Helpers, the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care services, is the first private duty in-home care provider in the United States to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP). On July 28,...
One Acadiana, Regional Partners Announce Nearly 143 Acre Site Certified for Development in St. Martin Parish
HENDERSON, La. – Today, One Acadiana (1A) in partnership with St. Martin Economic Development Authority, Entergy, and the Town of Henderson announced that a 142.92 acre site has been certified for development under One Acadiana’s Site Development Program in...
One Acadiana to Highlight Progress Connecting Business and Education
One Acadiana will bring together business, education, and community leaders on the morning of Thursday, August 27 to share the latest progress of 1A ConnectEd, the organization's initiative connecting business and education, while sharing information on the launch of...
NPK Access Solutions Builds on Nearly 30 Years in Carencro with $40 Million Investment
CARENCRO, La. – NPK Access Solutions LLC announced it will invest $40 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Lafayette Parish, where the company has spent decades producing recyclable composite matting products used in infrastructure projects across the...
The Center for Children & Families Celebrates 27 Years of Serving Children and Families
MONROE, La. – The Center for Children & Families is proud to celebrate 27 years of service, marking more than two decades of providing hope, healing, and support to children and families across Louisiana and Mississippi. Founded in 1999 as a small Court Appointed...
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