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Coastal Plains Meat Company has announced a $3.5 million capital investment in the acquisition and expansion of a meat processing facility in Eunice.

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Coastal Plains owner and Chief Operating Officer Chip Perrin made the announcement on Monday.

The company says it plans to create 13 new direct jobs and retain 19 employees.

Kean Miller announced today that the 165-attorney law firm achieved Mansfield Certification Plus for 2021 after completing the Mansfield Rule 4.0 certification program.  This recognition follows our 3.0 certification in 2020 and emphasizes our long-standing commitment to improving diversity in the legal industry. 

LAFAYETTE, La - The Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (LPTFA) on Thursday crossed an important milestone as it works to expand the types of financing products and services it can provide to underserved markets in Lafayette. 

Thursday, the LPTFA was awarded a $125,000 technical assistance grant by the CDFI Fund. The grant is designed to provide expert help to organizations improve or create a Community Development Financial Institution, or CDFI. 

How you live, work, and play matters. Acadiana was beginning to recognize the importance of addressing social determinants of health to reduce health disparities and to improve overall wellness. Hurricanes and COVID have exponentially increased the need to resolve these factors quickly and effectively.

1. Give us a brief history of your organization. 

Aucoin & Assoicates has been able to offer psychological services to Lafayette and surrounding areas for 10+ years. We have many local clients. 

2. What would you tell the rest of Acadiana makes you special?

Our company is special because our staff uses research-based and empirically supported solutions tailored to each individual client. We also use a team approach and collaborate to find the best solutions.

Project will increase capacity at the state’s largest meat processing facility and create 34 direct and indirect new jobs

Acadiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (AVOAD) announces date for their Multi-Agency Resource Center which will benefit Hurricane Ida evacuees. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 9 and will be held at the Goodwill of Acadiana Corporate Office located at 2435 W. Congress Street in Lafayette from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Ida who live in parishes that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance could be eligible for help from FEMA.

The parishes are: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana Parishes.

1. Give us a brief history of your organization. 

The Bayou Church began in 1965 with the goal of spreading the good news of Jesus in Acadiana and beyond. Over the years, it’s become clear that the primary way that happens is through Christ-centered relationships. What began as 31 people in Beadle’s Furniture Store on Kaliste Saloom Road has grown to impact the lives of thousands, with about 2,500 people worshipping together each weekend, meeting in homes throughout the week, and serving Acadiana in many practical ways.

The Leadership Institute of Acadiana has named Jan Swift interim executive director, One Acadiana announced.

Swift, who recently served as chair of the Protect The City Committee, will oversee and manager processes, programs and resources to support the mission of convening, building and activating leaders to build and strengthen their communities. She will also continue the partnership with One Acadian to leverage the two organizations.