Workforce, industry and government align to develop Vermilion
Our Vision
A Vermilion Parish that embraces its rural and cultural identities and creates opportunities where both are preserved and celebrated.
Our Mission
The mission of Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is to facilitate business growth, retention and expansion, and serve as the contact for industry interested in relocating to Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Our Philosophy
As an economic development district we have the luxury of operating at the speed of business without the burden of government red tape, but as an alliance we get the benefit of working alongside our elected officials and local municipalities toward a common goal.
Our Stakeholders
Each of our stakeholders contributes to the overall success of our strategic economic development efforts and ultimately the parish. In addition to our appointing authorities listed below, we are also held accountable by the business community and Vermilion Parish citizens.
2018-2019 Business Partners
Board Members
Appointing Authorities
* Denotes Financial Contributors
Gerrod Brasseux
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Dexter Callahan
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Jason Picard
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Patrick Duhon, Vice President
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Aidan Broussard, Treasurer
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Carlton Campbell
Abbeville Harbor & Terminal
Richard Guilbeaux
Vermilion Parish School Board*
Elliot Broussard
Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office
Ben Rivera, Chairman
Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
Roslyn White
City of Abbeville
Tammy Gordon
Town of Delcambre
Jacob Landry
Town of Erath*
Anita Dupuis
Town of Gueydan*
Jeremy Lartigue
City of Kaplan*
Megan Landry-Lalande, Secretary
Village of Maurice*
Board Meetings & Minutes
The Economic Development board meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The meetings are held at the Vermilion Parish Government Annex Building, 407 Charity Street, in Abbeville, Louisiana. In the event of a parish holiday or scheduling conflict, an appropriate time and place will be selected for the rescheduled meeting. On those occasions, the time and place will be made available by calling the office at (337) 740-0433.
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020 – January 8th, special public meeting
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- April 2016
- March 2016 – no meeting
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015 – no meeting
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014 – no meeting
- Special 10.22.14 Meeting
- October 2014
Public Records
The Vermilion Economic Development Alliance aims to make access to our public records as easy as possible. We respect your right as a member of the community to have an understanding of our operations and efforts. To make a public records request download the provided form and follow instructions for submission.