The city of Kaplan was one of two Louisiana communities announced by Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Office of Tourism as a certified retirement community. The Louisiana Certified Retirement Community program, enacted last year, evaluates towns, cities and parishes on criteria such as climate, demographics, tax structure, local housing availability, public safety, employment and […]
The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce annual membership awards showcase the impact and vital role that businesses and individuals play in the overall development and well-being of our community. According to the Chamber, “Award winners set themselves apart from the competition and are outstanding representatives of our Vermilion Parish business community.” Each year, businesses and individuals […]
On Friday, James Noel of Sunrise Realty announced the opening of a new restaurant. As the details of a specific date are not known at this time, Noel, who owns the building, hinted that it would be “very soon.” The announcement came after the new owners fell in love with the location being in the […]
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Offi ce of Tourism, announced the addition of two Louisiana communities designated as a Louisiana Certified Retirement Community – the city of Kaplan and Tangipahoa Parish. “I want to congratulate officials with the city of Kaplan and Tangipahoa Parish for their tireless work in making their communities […]
Goodwill Industries of Acadiana’s Job Connection Center will be hosting a job seeker training class in preparation of the upcoming Vermilion Parish Job Fair. The job seeker training is a free event that will take place March 14, 2019 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at South Louisiana Community College’s Gulf Area Campus in Abbeville. Goodwill Industries […]
The Village of Maurice is looking at growing in more ways than one. With the 2020 U.S. Census around the corner, the Village anticipates it will be promoted to a town. The 2010 census put Maurice’s population roughly 30 people shy of the 1,000 mark it needed to be labeled a town. Over lunch at […]
The Vermilion Parish Job Fair welcomes employers throughout Acadiana to get to know the home-grown talent Vermilion has to offer. The three-part Vermilion Parish Job Fair Series is being hosted by workforce, economic development, education, and chamber partners from around the region. The events include a Jobseeker Training, Employer Breakfast (Workshop) and Job Fair. There […]
Vermilion Parish is ripe for investment and the board of Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is excited about the work they’re doing in all areas of the parish. To help provide vision and direction for the staff and programming is the organization’s 15-member board representing Vermilion Parish cities, towns, and government organizations as well as the […]
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY)- – Officials with the City of Abbeville say there are many opportunities for business expansion and economic development. Anne Falgout, the Executive Director of Vermilion Economic Development Alliance, said she hears about a new business coming to town everyday and there’s excitement in that. News 10 asked, “Is it safe to say businesses are coming, […]
The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced the Vermilion Parish Tourist Commission as the winner of the Outstanding Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourist Commission of the Year (budget up to $499,999) during its Annual Meeting on Jan. 24 in Alexandria. The “Louey Awards” honor and showcase individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the Louisiana […]