One Acadiana Achieves Dual Distinctions: Five-Star Chamber and Accredited Economic Development Organization
We are thrilled to announce a significant achievement that showcases our commitment to excellence and economic growth in the Acadiana region. One Acadiana (1A) has earned reaccreditation as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) and has been accredited...
Session Kicks Into Gear In Week Two
SESSION KICKS INTO GEAR IN WEEK TWO Legislators got down to business with full committee schedules in week two, including lengthy hearings in the House and Senate Insurance Committees on legislation to improve Louisiana’s highest-in-the-nation insurance costs. House...
Member Spotlight: Veteran Exteriors
1. Give us a brief history of your organization. Tyler Schexnayder started Veteran Exteriors as a side gig while doing full time law enforcement, while having no startup money, using a pressure washer he received for Christmas, and getting to jobs using his wife’s...
Quiet First Week of 2024 Regular Session
QUIET FIRST WEEK OF 2024 REGULAR SESSION The 2024 Regular Session convened Monday, March 11, kicking off relatively quietly with committees handling procedural measures followed by budget presentations from leaders of the various state agencies. Governor Jeff Landry...
1A Unveils Newly Renovated Downtown Lafayette Office
LAFAYETTE, La. – One Acadiana (1A) proudly announces the official opening of its new office at 523 Jefferson Street in the heart of Downtown Lafayette. Today’s ribbon cutting ceremony marks a significant milestone for the organization, underscoring its commitment to...
SWLA Center for Health Services Celebrates National Nutrition Month
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana – March is National Nutrition Month, and SWLA Center for Health Services invites the community to take part in our National Nutrition Month activities. Come out and meet our Registered Dietitian, Ms. Madison Ledoux. She will be conducting food...
Broussard, LeBlanc & Associates Earns Ameriprise Client Experience Award
Lafayette, LA – March 1, 2024 – Broussard, LeBlanc & Associates, a financial/private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial, LLC in Lafayette, has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2023. Broussard, LeBlanc & Associates was honored...
Member Spotlight: Serenity MedAesthetics
1. Give us a brief history of your organization. Serenity MedAesthetics opened in November of 2019 (yes, just in time for the COVID pandemic) with the goal of being a luxury spa destination for Acadiana and the surrounding areas. 2. What would you tell the...
Member Spotlight: Flash Security Integrators
1. Give us a brief history of your organization. Founded in 2016 by Michael Laterza, Flash Security Integrators has grown exponentially from just two employees to approximately 50 just seven short years later. This growth can be attributed to our vision, work ethic...
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...