Gov. John Bel Edwards and Supreme Rice President and CEO Bobby Hanks announced a $20 million expansion of the rice mill’s facilities in Crowley, Louisiana. The project will secure the company’s position as a leading rice processor by adding 25,000 square feet of manufacturing space, bringing the facility to 75,000 square feet.
News | December 2019
December 20, 2019
Company to retain 150 jobs statewide, expand existing facility as 85th anniversary approaches
CROWLEY, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Supreme Rice President and CEO Bobby Hanks announced a $20 million expansion of the rice mill’s facilities in Crowley, Louisiana. The project will secure the company’s position as a leading rice processor by adding 25,000 square feet of manufacturing space, bringing the facility to 75,000 square feet.
December 17, 2019
Invest Acadiana, a joint initiative between One Acadiana and the Acadiana Planning Commission aimed at promoting Opportunity Zone investment, has been recognized as being "committed to achieving equitable economic growth in underserved and overlooked communities."
The Forbes OZ 20: Top Opportunity Zone Catalysts released a list recognizing 20 community organizations and Opportunity Zone funds. The list is a partnership between Forbes and the Sorenson Impact Center, a think tank.
December 16, 2019
December 16, 2019
Invest Acadiana, a joint initiative of Acadiana Planning Commission and One Acadiana, was recognized as a leading Opportunity Zone Community in new national list
The Forbes OZ 20: Top Opportunity Zone Catalysts, a partnership between the Sorenson Impact Center and Forbes, recognized Invest Acadiana among 20 community organizations and OZ Funds that are committed to achieving equitable economic growth in underserved and overlooked communities.
December 13, 2019
Two Louisiana-based magazines, Louisiana Life and Acadiana Profile, made journalistic history in 2019 when they tied for first place in a nationwide magazine competition. The publications were each awarded “Magazine of the Year” designation by the International and Regional Magazine Association (IRMA). This was the first time that the 59-year-old Association has ever had a tie for its most prestigious award. Adding to the surprise is that both magazines are published by the same company, Renaissance Publishing.
December 12, 2019
December 9, 2019
Invest Acadiana — a joint initiative between the Acadiana Planning Commission and One Acadiana to promote Opportunity Zones — is hosting a "Shark Tank" style pitch competition for potential opportunity zone projects.
The competition, which will be April 22, the opening night of Festival International de Louisiane, is aimed at connecting local Opportunity Zone projects with local and national investors. There will be an interest meeting Dec. 11 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Jefferson Street Pub in Lafayette.
December 6, 2019
A company that develops, manufactures and distributes a wide range of authentic Cajun food products, Savoie’s Sausage and Food Products Inc. plans a $12.7 million expansion of its food production facility in St. Landry Parish near Opelousas, Louisiana.
December 5, 2019
Lafayette Mayor-President Joel Robideaux is in his last month as the parish’s chief executive, and on Wednesday he contemplated the challenges, lessons and regrets of his single term.
Robideaux said his toughest decision as mayor-president was opposing the changes to Lafayette’s Home Rule Charter that created two separate councils.
“Conceptually, it made all the sense in the world. I don’t think anybody felt like the city of Lafayette shouldn’t have its autonomy, the same as the other municipalities,” Robideaux said at a Wednesday discussion hosted by One Acadiana.
Archive
- May 2023 (14)
- April 2023 (13)
- March 2023 (11)
- February 2023 (9)
- January 2023 (14)
- December 2022 (4)
- November 2022 (9)
- October 2022 (11)
- September 2022 (12)
- August 2022 (18)
- July 2022 (12)
- June 2022 (10)
- May 2022 (15)
- April 2022 (16)
- March 2022 (16)
- February 2022 (8)
- January 2022 (9)
- December 2021 (11)
- November 2021 (14)
- October 2021 (16)
- September 2021 (21)
- August 2021 (8)
- July 2021 (12)
- June 2021 (18)
- May 2021 (17)
- April 2021 (9)
- March 2021 (8)
- February 2021 (19)
- January 2021 (9)
- December 2020 (10)
- November 2020 (13)
- October 2020 (10)
- September 2020 (15)
- August 2020 (15)
- July 2020 (18)
- June 2020 (17)
- May 2020 (35)
- April 2020 (29)
- March 2020 (13)
- February 2020 (10)
- January 2020 (23)
- December 2019 (15)
- November 2019 (12)
- October 2019 (7)
- September 2019 (11)
- August 2019 (17)
- July 2019 (11)
- June 2019 (13)
- May 2019 (15)
- April 2019 (10)
- March 2019 (10)
- February 2019 (12)
- January 2019 (15)
- December 2018 (11)
- November 2018 (7)
- October 2018 (17)
- September 2018 (11)
- August 2018 (7)
- July 2018 (11)
- June 2018 (6)
- May 2018 (13)
- April 2018 (20)
- March 2018 (16)
- February 2018 (11)
- January 2018 (10)
- December 2017 (8)
- November 2017 (11)
- October 2017 (24)
- September 2017 (10)
- August 2017 (17)
- July 2017 (12)
- June 2017 (24)
- May 2017 (23)
- April 2017 (22)
- March 2017 (25)
- February 2017 (25)
- January 2017 (19)
- December 2016 (12)
- November 2016 (25)
- October 2016 (26)
- September 2016 (24)
- August 2016 (28)
- July 2016 (20)
- June 2016 (31)
- May 2016 (11)
- April 2016 (22)
- March 2016 (26)
- February 2016 (13)
- January 2016 (25)
- December 2015 (3)
- November 2015 (5)
- October 2015 (13)
- September 2015 (9)
- January 2015 (1)
- December 2014 (1)
- July 2014 (1)
Subscribe to Our E‑Newsletter!
Get monthly updates on the latest news, events, and initiatives from Acadiana.