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.
2021-2022 Business Partners
outreach begins each year in July
2022 Goals Summary
subject to change during the year
Board Members
Appointing Authorities
* Denotes Financial Contributors
Ben Rivera, Chairman
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Dexter Callahan
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Anne T. Falgout, Secretary
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Kristy Doucet-Touchet
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Joshua Anderson
Vermilion Parish Police Jury*
Patrick Duhon, Vice President
Abbeville Harbor & Terminal
Richard Guilbeaux
Vermilion Parish School Board*
Elliot Broussard
Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office
Claire Broussard
Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
Nikki Vidos
City of Abbeville
Tammy Gordon
Town of Delcambre
Jacob Landry
Town of Erath*
Anita Dupuis
Town of Gueydan*
Linda Vincent
City of Kaplan*
Megan Landry-Lalande, Treasurer
Village of Maurice*
Board Meetings & Minutes
The Economic Development board meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 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.
Agendas are posted on the door of the Annex Building 24 hours before the meeting time.
*COVID-19 Accomodation*
Due to Governor Edwards’ proclamation, VEDA board meetings during the stay-at-home order are held via teleconference (or hybrid) at 6 pm on the first Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted. The public is permitted to participate in the calls by utilizing the dial-in number provided.
Dial in number: (267) 807-9601
Access code: 789-374-339#
2022
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
2021
- December 2021 – Teleconference held 12/2
- November 2021 – Hybrid meeting held 11/3
- October 2021 – Hybrid meeting held 10/6
- September 2021 – Hybrid meeting held 9/1
- August 2021 – Hybrid meeting held 8/4
- July 2021 – Hybrid meeting held 7/7
- June 2021 – Hybrid meeting held 6/2
- May 2021 – Hybrid meeting held 5/5
- April 2021
- March 2021 – Conducted via teleconference on 3/3
- February 2021 – Conducted via teleconference on 2/3
- January 2021 – Conducted via teleconference on 1/6
2020
- December – Will be conducted via teleconference on December 2nd.
- November 2020
- October 2020 – Conducted via teleconference on October 14th.
- September 2020 – Conducted via teleconference on September 2nd.
- August 2020 – Conducted via teleconference on August 5th.
- July 2020 – Conducted via teleconference on July 1st.
- June 2020 – Conducted via teleconference on June 3rd.
- May 2020 – Conducted via teleconference on May 6th.
- April 2020 – Conducted via teleconference on April 9th.
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020 – 8th, special public meeting
2019
2018
2016
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016 – no meeting
- February 2016
- January 2016
2015
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015 – no meeting
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
2014
- December 2014
- November 2014 – no meeting
- Special 10.22.14 Meeting
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- Special 6.11.14 Meeting
- June 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.