PENSACOLA, Fla. — Businessman and philanthropist Quint Studer had a vision for downtown Pensacola, one that would make it attractive to young people and entrepreneurs. He had the personality and drive to communicate that vision. He also had the resources to get the...
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In Pensacola, they are winning the war for young talent. Can Lafayette do the same?
PENSACOLA, Florida — D.C. Reeves walked away from a job covering Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide after he got a phone call from Pensacola philanthropist and businessman Quint Studer. Studer, founder of the Studer Community Institute and a driving force behind...
A Pensacola ballpark spurred downtown growth and retained young talent. Can Acadiana do it too?
PENSACOLA, Florida — Nestled along the shoreline of picturesque Pensacola Bay, the cozy, sun-splashed Blue Wahoo Stadium been honored more than once for having one of the best views of all Double-A baseball parks in the country. And there was an idea at one time to...
South Carolina Leadership Exchange Imparts Lessons of Teamwork, Regionalism Acadiana
There were plenty of lessons to be learned last week for Acadiana leaders visiting Greenville, South Carolina, but perhaps the biggest surprise was what one city taught them about working as a region. The 70 business and community leaders from Southwest Louisiana...
5 Key Takeaways from Acadiana’s Second Day in Greenville, S.C.
On the second day of One Acadiana's leadership exchange in Greenville, South Carolina, discussions revolved around regionalism, collaboration and entrepreneurship. A group of about 70 business, government and tourism leaders from Acadiana are visiting Greenville for...
From Acadiana to Greenville: What We Can Learn from Another City’s Past
More than 50 people from Lafayette are in Greenville, South Carolina, this week, to see if there's anything they can learn from that city's growth that might apply here. It marks the third time One Acadiana, the regional chamber of commerce, has hosted a trip to...
Here’s What Acadiana Leaders are Learning from Downtown Greenville, South Carolina
GREENVILLE, South Carolina - Acadiana leaders walked through this city's downtown on a bright and windy Sunday afternoon. They walked by shops and restaurants, crossed a pedestrian bridge over waterfalls, and snapped photos of a picturesque park. Greenville officials...
Video: Where Lexington Made its Mark
Community leader Bill Lear says IMB opening in Lexington signaled an era of success. Watch video...
Acadiana Leaders Hear That to Businesses Boundaries are ‘Lines in the Sand’
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — When businesses are looking at relocating or expanding into a metro area, they’re not concerned about things such as what parish or county they are moving into. They’re looking more at the whole area and how various entities get along with each...
Bluegrass: Region Tells Its Story, Forges Path
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Picture a robust Southern region bisected by interstates, its core city blessed by the presence of a research university. Listen to its music, distinctive to its people; taste fine food at myriad, superior restaurants. Roots? Travel back a couple of...