Organizers broke ground on a 44,000-square-foot assisted living facility in Maurice Tuesday with construction expected to be complete late summer. Woodbriar Southern Style Assisted Living & Memory Care, 213 E. Etienne St., is a $6.4 million project will consist of 36 one-bedroom apartments with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, walk-in closet, Wi-Fi, and handicap friendly bathrooms […]
NEWS 15 TODAY – Al Hebert was LIVE in Vermilion Parish to give us an insight on some local small businesses that will have sales on tomorrow. Originally published on November 29th. Check out the coverage here.
The Vermilion Economic Development Alliance encourages shoppers to skip the chaos of Black Friday and support our local business community by participating in Small Business Saturday. Participating businesses are offering special promotions for returning and new customers. Keep your tax dollars in the community while supporting local merchants. The following businesses are participating in Saturday’s […]
ERATH — Construction is underway to run water and sewage along Highway 14 in Erath for future business development. The project is being funded by the Twin Parish Port Commission. “When you talk about local communities, small communities, we don’t have much development here,” said Erath Mayor Taylor Mencacci. “(The project) brings jobs. It keeps […]
This Nov 30th be a part of the 10th annual holiday shopping tradition that brings together communities in support of their favorite small businesses. Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) is the nationwide movement that helps bring attention to the importance of supporting small businesses in communities across […]
In July of 2015, Jacob Landry was appointed to the board by then mayor John Earl LeBlanc. Now, four years later, Jacob has continued his service under the new administration and Mayor Taylor Mencacci. Jacob is an Erath native and currently resides in his hometown with his wife Hannah and his two children Jack and […]
By HANNAH SIMMONS Maurice leaders are making infrastructural improvements to accommodate for anticipated growth over the next 20 years. The village has received a $2.7 million loan from the state’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund for the construction of a new water system. The loan, attained in August, will provide for a new water well, […]
LED honored for innovative programs driving small business growth and development in Louisiana INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted international recognition for Louisiana Economic Development’s Small Business Services team, which earned the Gold Award for Excellence in Economic Development from the International Economic Development Council. IEDC presented LED Secretary Don Pierson, LED Assistant […]
By Shaun Hearen Many people believe there is strength in numbers. When those numbers are referring to tax dollars, a strong relationship between government entities is a great thing for people those entities represent. Abbeville citizens have benefited from such cooperation, as the City Council has worked with the Vermilion Parish Police Jury on numerous […]
ABBEVILLE, La. – South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) will be offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course through its Corporate College division. CNAs are in high demand in South Louisiana and across the U.S. SLCC has created this program to meet healthcare industry needs. This 6-week course will be taught at SLCC’s Gulf Campus in […]