As the organization approaches its eighth anniversary, the Board of Directors of the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is happy to announce the hiring of Victoria Sagrera Bourque as Program Administrator, a position designed to lead the organization into its next phase. When Anne Falgout, VEDA’s first Executive Director, announced her resignation from the local economic […]
The Vermilion Economic Development Alliance (VEDA) is seeking a passionate individual committed to moving the organization and community forward. With a deadline of March 31st, the VEDA Board of Directors has established a job description to attract the right talent for its next phase. The “Program Administrator” will work alongside a 15-member board, in coordination […]
The rankings are out and one Acadiana school district is in the top ten for best school districts in Louisiana. Vermilion Parish has cracked the top ten. They currently rank number nine out of the 64 school parishes in the state. Superintendent Tommy Byler admits it hasn’t been easy but credits the progressiveness of the system as […]
After leading the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance for over seven years, Anne T. Falgout will step down as Executive Director on March 17, 2022. Falgout was hired in November 2014 to get the organization off the ground – the economic development agency had been legislatively dedicated in July of that year, but had no name, […]
Mayor says it would lower electrical rates for residents ERATH — Three years ago, members of the Erath council and Mayor Taylor Mencacci ran their election campaign with the promise of lowering electricity rates for Erath residents. Well, they may have finally figured out a way to make that promise come true. At the last […]
The Port of Delcambre has been awarded funding for development projects. Wendell Verret, the port’s executive director says the port has been awarded $275,000 from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) for land purchase, site development, architectural and engineering fees for the Acadiana Regional Seafood Hub. The hub will be located in Vermilion Parish and, Verret […]
DRA’s investment will improve basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development, and job training to support economic development in communities across Louisiana. Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today announced a $6,806,567 investment that will boost economic development and improve the quality of life for Louisiana communities and residents. The investment will be matched by $9 million […]
The City of Abbeville is now involved with the Louisiana Development Ready Community Program. Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza is retiring after 20 years. He realizes work still needs to be done, and the Louisiana Development Ready Community Program is part of his legacy planning. “We took a good hard look at the problems we have in […]
Statewide LED program certifies municipalities and parishes that have created a strategic plan for business investment and job growth Louisiana Economic Development recognized the City of Abbeville as the state’s newest Louisiana Development Ready Community in a ceremony on the Vermilion riverfront Wednesday. The city becomes the 49th participant in the community development program, now […]
A year ago, it was common to start our conversations with, “When the pandemic is over…”. We grew accustomed to putting off big moments and even aspects of our daily lives in anticipation of our world returning to normal. But experts of all kinds – economic to behavioral – are all suggesting the same thing […]