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LAFAYETTE, La. – Today, St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA) with One Acadiana (1A) and SLEMCO announced two sites in St. Martin Parish, totaling 79.80 acres, have been certified under the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Sites program. The...
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH, La. – Ice Industries, Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, announced it is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana. The company’s first venture in the state is expected to begin production in...
LAFAYETTE, La. – One Acadiana is proud to announce that its Director of Economic Development, Megan Duhon, earned the nationally recognized designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), denoting a...
LAFAYETTE, La. – One Acadiana (1A) has been recognized as a silver winner in two categories of the 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor economic development...
LAFAYETTE, LA — This month, One Acadiana kicked off the 2024 Acadiana CEO Roundtable, facilitated by Leadership Institute of Acadiana and hosted in collaboration with Louisiana Economic Development. The Acadiana CEO Roundtables bring key decision makers from...
LAFAYETTE, La. – One Acadiana (1A) hosted its annual update on the regional 55 by 25 educational attainment initiative, celebrating Lafayette Parish's progress in being on track to surpass the initiative’s goal ahead of schedule. The event highlighted the ongoing...
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...
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...
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...
Lafayette, LA – One Acadiana (1A) proudly announces the appointment of Megan Duhon as Director of Economic Development. Duhon, a seasoned professional in economic development, will lead and manage all business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts for the...