LAFAYETTE, La. – Today, St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA) with One Acadiana (1A) and SLEMCO announced two sites in St. Martin Parish, totaling 79.80 acres, have been certified under the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Sites program. The...
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Ice Industries’ First Manufacturing Facility in Louisiana to Supply American-Made Products to First Solar, Inc., Create 70 New Jobs
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH, La. – Ice Industries, Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, announced it is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana. The company’s first venture in the state is expected to begin production in...
One Acadiana Director of Economic Development Earns CEcD Certification
LAFAYETTE, La. – One Acadiana is proud to announce that its Director of Economic Development, Megan Duhon, earned the nationally recognized designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), denoting a...
11 Business Leaders Selected for 2024 Acadiana CEO Roundtable
LAFAYETTE, LA — This month, One Acadiana kicked off the 2024 Acadiana CEO Roundtable, facilitated by Leadership Institute of Acadiana and hosted in collaboration with Louisiana Economic Development. The Acadiana CEO Roundtables bring key decision makers from...
Gov. Landry Signs Bill Transforming the State’s Approach to Economic Development and ‘Positioning Louisiana to Win’
BATON ROUGE, La. – Surrounded by legislators, economic development leaders and business stakeholders from around the state, Governor Jeff Landry signed legislation that fulfills his commitment to overhaul the state’s approach to economic development and revitalize...
Acadiana Partners Announce 18-Acre Certified Site in Jeff Davis Parish
LAKE ARTHUR, La. – Today, Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development with One Acadiana (1A), and Entergy announced that a 18.37-acre site located in Jeff Davis Parish has been certified under the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Sites program. The LA-26...
Solar panel maker First Solar breaks ground on $1.1 billion facility in Iberia Parish
It already might be the “hottest, sweetest, oiliest, and saltiest place on Earth,” but Iberia Parish is hoping to add “greenest” to that list before long. Dozens of local and state officials, business leaders and others gathered in the middle of a sugarcane field...
First Solar to Invest Up to $1.1 Billion to Build Solar Panel Manufacturing Facility in Acadiana, Create Over 700 New Direct Jobs
First Solar, the largest solar energy manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere, announced it has selected Acadiana Regional Airport as the site of its fifth American manufacturing facility. The company said it will invest up to $1.1 billion in the facility, which will...
Acadiana Partners Announce 33-Acre Certified Site in Lafayette Parish
Today, Broussard Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) and Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) with One Acadiana (1A), and SLEMCO announced that a 33.4-acre site located in Lafayette Parish has been certified under the Louisiana Economic Development...
Acadiana Partners Announce 43-Acre Certified Site in St. Martin Parish
St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA) and the city of Breaux Bridge with One Acadiana (1A) and Cleco announced that a 43.10-acre site located in St. Martin Parish has been certified under the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Sites program....