For Theresa LeBouef, a winner of the United Way of Acadiana’s 2018 Women Who Mean Business Award, giving back to her community is something that comes naturally. In addition to her day job — president and CEO of Abbeville Building and Loan — she is a contributor to local schools, churches and festivals, as well […]
It’s likely that if you’re in business you’ve been asked to give something to a charitable or civic organization. Maybe it was a donation, an auction item, or your time. It can be overwhelming to decide how and when to give, not to mention who you’ll share your hard-earned dollars with. In fact, I know […]
There’s a big push to increase the use of technology in Vermilion Parish elementary school classrooms. One elementary school in Abbeville is moving on up in the technological world. In the spring, 5th graders take their standardized tests on the computer so it’s important they’re familiar with the technology. It’s something that’s being done slowly […]
City officials kick off expansion of terminal at Abbeville airport. Officials with the City of Abbeville took a step closer to realizing a major vision for the Christ Crusta Memorial Airport. Mayor Mark Piazza and members of the City Council took part Friday morning in a ground-breaking ceremony for the new airport terminal. The project […]
New residential and commercial development are on the way for the village of Maurice. Catch our interview with KADN here.
New businesses could be coming to Downtown Abbeville. A portion of Vermilion Parish was approved to be a qualified opportunity zone. Abbeville Councilman Brady Broussard and a local business owner are both looking forward to seeing growth in the economic development of Downtown Abbeville. Brady Broussard, Abbeville Councilman, District C, says, “Quite naturally we were […]
Vermilion Parish has become a model for growth and the community is telling this story far and wide, pro-moting its strengths and identifying gaps in its services and amenities that need to be filled to better recognize its full potential. Recently, Vermilion Economic Development Alliance partnered with One Acadiana on the Focused on Forward initiative […]
Part of Vermilion Parish has been approved as a “Qualified Opportunity Zone.” Vermilion Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Anne Falgout said she recently received word that the designation had been approved. Specifically, Vermilion Parish Census Tract 9507 covers the zone. “Vermilion Parish Census Tract 9507 includes most of the downtown area of Abbeville,” Falgout said. […]
They will begin asking businesses to contribute money to help keep alliance operating in future By Chris Rosa Managing Editor The Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is trying to come up with creative ways to raise money in order to continue to grow. The Alliance has been in existence in the parish for at least three […]
Omega Protein is pleased to announce the launch of its newest and largest fishing vessel operating in Louisiana, the F/V Vermilion, to start the 2018 Gulf of Mexico fishing season. The Vermilion marks a significant upgrade to the company’s fleet with state-of-the-art technology and safety features that will improve worker safety and increase efficiency. It is the latest […]