Membership
Connect withAcadiana's Best
One Acadiana is a business-led organization with a community focus. We enable member businesses and individuals to work together to build a stronger business community.
When businesses get involved with One Acadiana, they’re pledging their commitment to the growth and development of the entire region – and stand to benefit greatly through exposure, connection, knowledge, and resources. Membership provides organizations insight into the Lafayette and Acadiana business community and facilitates active involvement with the community, other businesses, vendors, and your customers.
Experience the Benefits of Membership
Connections
Meet, network and connect with businesses, partners and other regional leaders through events, committee meetings and more.
Resources
Access a broad range of informative small business workshops spanning topics like technology, strategy, branding/marketing and more at no cost to you.
Why should you join?
Visit our benefits page for an in-depth look at the built-in benefits of 1A membership.
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Exposure
Raise your profile—and by extension, your bottom line—through a variety of One Acadiana sponsorship opportunities.
Knowledge
Stay informed on matters that impact the local economy, business and the community at large through Leadership Exchanges and policy forums.
In addition to the benefits you receive, your membership helps us make Acadiana one of the world’s best places to live, work, and build a business.
Your membership helps us:
- Make our communities and region stronger by seizing opportunities and addressing our obstacles via transportation infrastructure, workforce development, public education, urban revitalization and more.
- Grow our region by strategically marketing the area to attract, expand and retain business investment and job opportunities.
- Cultivate business growth and leadership by providing engagement and leadership development opportunities—networking, committees, events, and other programs—to improve both your business and your community.
Ready to join?
Convinced yet? Click below to fill out our online membership application today.
Interested in more information about 1A membership, but not ready to commit yet? Reach out to receive more information about the benefits of membership.
Improve the place we call home
Or lend your voice and take the lead in growing Acadiana’s economy by becoming an investor. 1A investors enjoy all the membership benefits outlined above, plus access to additional leadership opportunities.
Interested in taking your membership to the next level?
Enhance your membership for increased leadership opportunities & networking by becoming an investor.
Learn MoreWhen your company invests in 1A, you are taking an active role in developing the economic trajectory of Acadiana and securing a bright economic future for our nine-parish region.
As a member of 1A, you are afforded countless opportunities to gain access, uncover resources, create exposure, and expand your knowledge at our events throughout the year. Stay up-to-date on all our great activities and join us to expand your network in Acadiana.
Regional Celebration
1A’s premier annual event designed to bring together the region’s businesses and economic development partners for a celebration of Acadiana.
600+ attendees
1 event per year
An Expert's Perspective
This series taps the experience of local, state, and national experts to gain insight on subjects ranging from public policy issues to business related topics.
80-150 attendees
2 event per year
Annual Investor Meeting
Reach a room full of Acadiana's most engaged business leaders as 1A's stakeholders take part in an annual strategic planning process and receive an organization update.
80-150 attendees
1 event per year
Lessons from the Corner Office
Featuring community and business leaders, this series offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead and thrive in the marketplace.
80-150 attendees
3 events per year
55 by 25 Summit
This annual summit features CEOs, educators, and students focused on increased educational attainment as a fundamental driver of economic development.
90-100 attendees
1 event per year
Acadiana Women's Network
This program is designed to foster connections and career development among women in business by encouraging leadership across generations and experience levels.
80-120 attendees
4 events per year
Joint Chamber Social
The Asian Chamber of Commerce, Greater SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and One Acadiana host this annual social attended by business and community leaders throughout the region.
80-150 attendees
1 event per year
1A Luncheons
Issues of regional interest come to the forefront as we provide up-to-date information about our initiatives over lunch in this series that spans matters of arts and culture, education, urban revitalization, business development, and more.
40-60 attendees
6 events per year
Open House
Join us for an opportunity to meet 1A staff, partners, ambassadors, and members over a casual lunch.
50-80 attendees
4 events per year
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