When I started working for the Alliance almost three years ago, I had a few big-picture goals that I was determined to address. One of my sincere concerns was that when I turned on the local news, the “around the region” segments featured nothing but doom and gloom about our parish. Instead of hearing about […]
An icon in Vermilion Parish has a new look and new owners. To celebrate, a ribbon cutting was held recently for Don’s Boat Landing in Erath. And it’s all apart of the uniqueness of the area considered the Gateway to the Gulf. One, Two, Three! Cheers! And with that, the old Don’s Boat Landing sailed […]
People often hear the idea of buying local. It’s an idea meant to help local businesses and drive the local economy. While patronizing local stores is an important part of the process, the idea of “keeping it local” is more than shopping. Vermilion Economic Development Alliance Executive (VEDA) Director Anne Falgout highlighted that in promoting the […]
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 […]