NEW IBERIA, La. – Today, One Acadiana (1A) in partnership with the Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), CLECO, Iberia Industrial Development Foundation (IDF), Iberia Parish Government, Louisiana Economic Development (LED), and Aviation Exteriors Louisiana (AVEX) announced...
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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...
One Acadiana, Regional Partners Celebrate Triple Site Certification in Youngsville
YOUNGSVILLE, La. – Today, One Acadiana (1A) in partnership with the City of Youngsville, Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA), Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS), and SLEMCO announced that three sites have been certified for development under One...
Gulf Coast Tactical Expands New Iberia Operations to Support Next-Generation Maritime Defense
NEW IBERIA, La. – Gulf Coast Tactical, LLC announced it will invest $6.1 million in Iberia Parish to expand production of unmanned surface vehicles, patrol craft and other maritime platforms used in security operations, reinforcing Louisiana’s growing role in...
Turner Industries Announces Nuclear Manufacturing Expansion
BATON ROUGE, La. – Turner Industries, a global leader in industrial construction, maintenance, fabrication and equipment, announced state-of-the-art nuclear fabrication facilities across two regions in Louisiana. These sites in New Iberia and Port Allen will be...
Viking Attachments Expands to Full-Scale U.S. Manufacturing and Testing Operations in Morgan City
MORGAN CITY, La. — Viking Attachments LLC announced it will invest $160,000 to expand domestic production of its VMV Series vibratory pile drivers in St. Mary Parish. The project advances the company’s transition from pilot to full-scale operations, strengthening its...
Louisiana Attracts Major Walmart Reinvestment in Acadiana Distribution Center
OPELOUSAS, La. – Louisiana’s business-friendly environment and strategic focus on logistics and infrastructure continues to deliver results as Walmart plans to invest more than $330 million to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas. The company is...
Saronic Technologies Investing $300 Million to Expand Franklin Shipyard, Creating 3,200 Jobs in Louisiana’s Bayou Region
FRANKLIN, La. – Saronic Technologies, Inc. is expanding operations in St. Mary Parish to increase production capacity at its autonomous surface vessels shipyard. The $300 million investment will strengthen Louisiana’s advanced manufacturing base and create new...
Global Vessel & Tank Expands New Iberia Operations to Support Louisiana’s Energy Sector
NEW IBERIA, La. – Global Vessel & Tank, LLC announced it will invest $5.4 million to expand its Iberia Parish operations with new manufacturing and office space, increasing capacity to produce vital oilfield processing equipment used throughout the Gulf South. The...
Drone Institute Expands Lafayette Headquarters to Advance Innovation and Data Technology, Creating Nearly 1,400 New Job Opportunities
LAFAYETTE, La. – Drone Institute, LLC announced a $340,000 expansion of its Lafayette headquarters to consolidate its drone operations, data processing and pilot training within a single facility. The new facility will support the company’s growing national operations...








