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Spedale’s Florist and Wholesale Represents Louisiana in the 2025 Google Economic Impact Report
“In the flower business, every purchase is tied to an emotion,” says Thomas Spedale, owner of Spedale’s Florist. For 41 years, his family’s shop has provided “good old-fashioned customer service” in South Louisiana during life’s most meaningful milestones. But...
One Acadiana Helps Voters Navigate May Election with Free Resources
LAFAYETTE, La. – One Acadiana (1A) has officially launched its 2026 Elections Hub, a free online resource to help voters navigate the election on May 16th. One Acadiana’s 2026 Elections Hub features key election dates, information on Louisiana’s New Closed Party...
1A 2026 Regular Session Bill Tracker
Week Five Brings Action on Workforce, Infrastructure, and Legal Reform
Week 5 of the 2026 Regular Session brought action across all three of One Acadiana's legislative priority areas — Talent Development, Infrastructure Investment, and Economic Competitiveness. A major employer-driven workforce training initiative advanced out of...
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1A 2026 Regular Session Bill Tracker
Sales Tax, Carbon Capture Among Top Issues in Week Four of 2026 Session
Week 4 of the 2026 Regular Session brought significant action on several issues One Acadiana is tracking closely — a pivotal hearing on centralized sales tax collection, a major committee vote on carbon capture legislation, and continued progress on workforce...
Keith and Daniella Poirrier invest in next generation of sales professionals at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration
Lafayette, LA – Keith and Daniella Poirrier have established the Poirrier Group, LLC Founder's Partner Investment Fund in Sales at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, creating a pathway for business students to bridge the gap between academic preparation and...