NEW IBERIA, La. – Today, One Acadiana (1A) in partnership with the Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), CLECO, Iberia Industrial Development Foundation (IDF), Iberia Parish Government, Louisiana Economic Development (LED), and Aviation Exteriors Louisiana (AVEX) announced...
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1A Announces Small Business Challenge Winner
LAFAYETTE, LA – One Acadiana (1A) is thrilled to announce the winner of the Small Business Challenge, an initiative aimed at fostering small business growth, while bolstering vibrancy and foot traffic in Downtown Lafayette. After an intensive selection process, Korey...
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...
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...
Quality Companies Expands Manufacturing Footprint Across Acadiana with Two-Site Investment
JEANERETTE and YOUNGSVILLE, La. – Quality Companies LLC announced it will invest more than $7 million in a two-site expansion across Acadiana, including a new manufacturing facility in Jeanerette and expanded fabrication capabilities in Youngsville. The investment...
One Acadiana, Regional Partners Announce 19.91 Acre Site Certified for Development in St. Martin Parish
BROUSSARD, La. – Today, One Acadiana (1A) in partnership with St. Martin Economic Development Authority and SLEMCO announced that a 19.91 acre site has been certified for development under One Acadiana’s Site Development Program in partnership with Louisiana Economic...
One Acadiana, Regional Partners Celebrate Triple Site Certification in Youngsville
YOUNGSVILLE, La. – Today, One Acadiana (1A) in partnership with the City of Youngsville, Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS), and SLEMCO announced that three sites have been certified for development under One...
Gulf Coast Tactical Expands New Iberia Operations to Support Next-Generation Maritime Defense
NEW IBERIA, La. – Gulf Coast Tactical, LLC announced it will invest $6.1 million in Iberia Parish to expand production of unmanned surface vehicles, patrol craft and other maritime platforms used in security operations, reinforcing Louisiana’s growing role in...
Turner Industries Announces Nuclear Manufacturing Expansion
BATON ROUGE, La. – Turner Industries, a global leader in industrial construction, maintenance, fabrication and equipment, announced state-of-the-art nuclear fabrication facilities across two regions in Louisiana. These sites in New Iberia and Port Allen will be...
Viking Attachments Expands to Full-Scale U.S. Manufacturing and Testing Operations in Morgan City
MORGAN CITY, La. — Viking Attachments LLC announced it will invest $160,000 to expand domestic production of its VMV Series vibratory pile drivers in St. Mary Parish. The project advances the company’s transition from pilot to full-scale operations, strengthening its...






