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 […]
2016 is just barely over, and you’re probably already anxious about your 2017 goals! Before you get caught up in the everyday hustle and bustle, take some time to evaluate the past year and plan for the next. Here are some steps to help you put your best foot forward in the new year. Adjustment […]
The job of selling Vermilion Parish didn’t allow Anne Falgout much downtime in 2016. Falgout has served as executive director of the Vermilion Parish Economic Alliance since being hired two years ago. The past year featured several efforts to spread the word on the parish. “We started a billboard campaign and launched a Vermilion Parish […]
The Louisiana Department of Education today released each district’s ACT scores and Vermilion Parish’s average score is above the state average. In 2016, the state’s average composite score for public school students increased 0.1 points, from 19.4 in 2015 to 19.5 in 2016. In 2016, Vermilion Parish’s average ACT score is 19.7, which is .2 […]
When I think about high-achieving businesses in Acadiana, I often see a powerful and steadfast family behind the scenes. Acadian has the Zuschlags, KTC Telecom has the Turnleys, and families like the Franks, Godchauxs, Patouts, Heberts, Broussards, and plenty more, consistently deliver quality services and community participation generation after generation. As outsiders we see the […]
After Vermilion’s first parish-wide job fair in March of 2016, local civic leaders and workforce partners wanted to create a dedicated pathway to employers and job seekers. Using funds earmarked for workforce development, the Vermilion at Work initiative was designed and crafted. Vermilion at Work is an over-arching brand for employment services of all kinds, […]