The town of Kaplan is located in the heart of Vermilion Parish and is known as ‘The Gateway to Acadiana’s Coastal Wetlands.’ If you’re walking on North Cushing Street in downtown Kaplan, you can’t help but notice the old mom and pop shops lining the street. But Kaplan Mayor Kirk Champagne, says that many new […]
Vermilion Parish heads back to the books, with a lot in store for the school year. Faculty and staff united with the community to help prepare for the new year, in which, Superintendent Jerome Puyau says it begins with the end in mind. “We’ve worked really hard as a community supporting our schools, which in term, […]
Vermilion Economic Development Alliance has implemented a new program, which tries to keep money within Vermilion Parish. “Keep it Local, Vermilion” informs residents of the benefits of shopping locally and what businesses are available to them. The program also allows local business owners to use their Facebook page and different tools to get the word out about […]
We’ve heard you loud and clear. You LOVE hearing about all the new developments in Vermilion Parish. Well, we do too! But, with all the new development in the retail sector, we want to make sure our new entrepreneurs aren’t chasing their tails. This advice can really be used for all types of businesses, so […]
Sometime over the past few years, the meaning of the world “business” has changed. Business used to be something that men in suits conducted in offices and on golf courses. Today, some of the most successful men in business don’t own a suit. And business is no longer a boy’s only club. Shows like Shark Tank […]
There are innumerable reasons to shop local. We’ve all heard the statistics about dollars turning over in your own community versus elsewhere and how beneficial it is. So, why don’t we do it? I think the answer is two-fold. Some people have an unfounded idea that buying local means you’ll miss out on selection, and […]
Considering we had a few snafus in planning the 2017 Vermilion Parish Job Fair, the event – held on April 19th – was pretty successful. Speaking with employers, we heard the same thing over and over again – Vermilion Parish jobseekers are ready to work. They’re prepared, professional and jam-packed with skills and experience. But […]
Running a business is a lost art. So many try, but so many fail. So, what’s the secret to success? Well, although we can’t be 100% sure, most successful people are known to take control of their own destiny. Whether you’re reading a Stephen Covey business book or the latest issue of Inc. Magazine, spotlighted […]
February is a month usually dedicated to love, but sometimes things aren’t so rosy. So, you’ve started your business (or work at one you love), and everything is great. But the honeymoon can come to a screeching halt when you encounter the problem client. Everyone in business knows what I’m talking about. Over time, businesses […]
One of the oldest buildings in downtown Abbeville is getting new life. Contractors have been busy gutting out and repairing the old Midway building, which is at least 100 years old. James Noel Sr., owner of Sunrise Realty, purchased the building from Gerald Libersat Sr. a few months ago. It has been closed for 12 […]