This Nov 30th be a part of the 10th annual holiday shopping tradition that brings together communities in support of their favorite small businesses. Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) is the nationwide movement that helps bring attention to the importance of supporting small businesses in communities across […]
In July of 2015, Jacob Landry was appointed to the board by then mayor John Earl LeBlanc. Now, four years later, Jacob has continued his service under the new administration and Mayor Taylor Mencacci. Jacob is an Erath native and currently resides in his hometown with his wife Hannah and his two children Jack and […]
By HANNAH SIMMONS Maurice leaders are making infrastructural improvements to accommodate for anticipated growth over the next 20 years. The village has received a $2.7 million loan from the state’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund for the construction of a new water system. The loan, attained in August, will provide for a new water well, […]
LED honored for innovative programs driving small business growth and development in Louisiana INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted international recognition for Louisiana Economic Development’s Small Business Services team, which earned the Gold Award for Excellence in Economic Development from the International Economic Development Council. IEDC presented LED Secretary Don Pierson, LED Assistant […]
By Shaun Hearen Many people believe there is strength in numbers. When those numbers are referring to tax dollars, a strong relationship between government entities is a great thing for people those entities represent. Abbeville citizens have benefited from such cooperation, as the City Council has worked with the Vermilion Parish Police Jury on numerous […]
ABBEVILLE, La. – South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) will be offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course through its Corporate College division. CNAs are in high demand in South Louisiana and across the U.S. SLCC has created this program to meet healthcare industry needs. This 6-week course will be taught at SLCC’s Gulf Campus in […]
by Shaun Hearen, News Editor There are a few projects that are set to take place at Chris Crusta Memorial Airport during the next six years. During its meeting last week, the Abbeville City Council received an outline of the cost of the projects, all of which will be done between 2020 and 2026. The […]
Area Development magazine ranks Louisiana No. 8 among business-friendly states BATON ROUGE, La. — Area Development ranked Louisiana No. 8 in the magazine’s annual Top States for Doing Business report, with the state earning a Top 10 position for the ninth consecutive year. Area Development surveys the nation’s top site selection consultants to produce the annual report. […]
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 […]
by Ed Lallo/Gulf Seafood News Editor A comprehensive seafood supply chain study of Louisiana’s St. Mary, Iberia, and Vermilion Parishes highlights obstacles and opportunities for an area battered by an array of environmental disasters, economic losses and competition from imports. The study, funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Development Grant, confirmed what the […]