Upper Lafayette July 2017 Newsletter by Upper Lafayette

UPPER LAFAYETTE ON THE MOVE!

UpperLafayette.com

July 2017

Volume 103

BBR Creative Celebrates 20 Years Recent Developments in Scott Home Bank Marks 109th Birthday Eight Days of Hope Returning in Late August And More.....

Printed by Lafayette Economic Development Authority

Published by Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation

Printed by Lafayette Economic Development Authority

Board of Directors Chad Cole, President Todd Citron, Vice-President Zachary Barker, Sec/Treasurer Monty Warren, Past President Adrian Baudoin Brenda Foulcard Kirk LaCour Donna Landry Pastor Ken Lazard Herbert Schilling Bryan Tabor Jerry Vascocu

Honorary Advisory Board Don Dupuis Dwight “Bo” Ramsay

Staff Jan Swift, Executive Director Emily Carline, Graphic Designer

Mailing Address P.O. Box 53107 Lafayette, LA 70505

The Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation is an association of proactive individuals and business leaders joined together to be a catalyst for change. The Foundation’s mission is to enhance and direct the positive, planned growth of Upper Lafayette, focusing on quality of life, while participating in the overall development of the Greater Lafayette Metropolitan Area.

On the Cover: Sara Ashy, Cherie Hebert and Cathi Pavy of BBR Creative celebrate 20 years in business. Photo provided by BBR Creative.

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A Letter from the Executive Director It’s amazing to me to watch the incredible growth being experienced in Carencro, Scott and the entire region we call Upper Lafayette. In 1986, I moved out to Hidden Hills in St. Landry Parish, right across from Bayou Carencro and near the Sunset/Grand Coteau area. Being a “city girl,” let’s just say there was a bit of transition in the works for me. Surrounded by cow pastures and winding roads barely identified by signage, I had a lot to learn about country living. The nearest large supermarket of any size was a 20-minute drive into town, so I learned to plan ahead. You didn’t want to run out of milk or toilet paper because it was a long haul to the store. I never dreamed that the commercial development we are enjoying today would ever be a reality. This newsletter contains information on some of the latest attractions recently opened that will enhance the quality of life of local residents. The landscape up and down I-49 and I-10 has truly changed. Today, my family and I rent a cabin in Hidden Hills and I savor the time on that pristine lake. Sitting on the dock, I reminiscence about the wonderful memories, friends, and special occasions in my life that were tied to what we now call “Upper Lafayette.” Both of my girls were baptized at Northwood United Methodist Church at Gloria Switch and Moss Street. Of course, we frequented Breaux’s Mart for their wonderful meat department and personal service by the Breaux family, and we stuffed ourselves every Sunday after church with the delicious fried foods offered by Shirley and Chester Mouton at their Chevron station on Highway -1252 on the back roads of Carencro… it’s still the best fried chicken around! Our hope is for all to know and understand the many wonderful reasons to live, work and invest in Upper Lafayette Parish. Readers, how about sharing your own personal stories about your favorite memories of school, family or events that made growing up in Upper Lafayette special? Send your story to jan@upperlafayette.com so we may include it in our newsletter for all to enjoy. Thank you!

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BBR Creative Celebrates 20 Years By Julie Gauthier, BBR Creative BBR Creative, a Louisiana marketing and advertising agency, is celebrating 20 years in business. Established June 23, 1997, BBR is owned by Cathi Pavy, Cherie Hebert and Sara Ashy. “We founded BBR because we wanted to do business our own way,” says Cathi Pavy, BBR’s chief creative officer. “I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished over the last 20 years.” The agency, which began as a boutique design firm, has since grown into a full-service marketing agency with more than 30 employees and a second location in Baton Rouge. Over the intervening years, BBR has added new service lines, adapted to a changing media landscape and re-shaped itself for the digital age.

Cathi Pavy, Burton Durand and Tim Landry developing concepts for a new project

BBR has worked with a number of iconic brands, including TABASCO®, CC’s® Coffee House, Cox® Communications, The Honeybaked Ham® Company and Savoie’s® Foods, among others. The agency has also received many awards for both its creative work as well as its business success. In 2016, BBR was included on the Inc. 5000 list of the country’s fastest-growing privately owned companies, and later took home gold at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

BBR is an award-winning brand communications agency providing organizations and businesses with creative solutions that help increase brand awareness and grow business. In 2016, the agency ranked #1,647 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies. More information is available at BBRCreative.com.

BBR Creative’s main office, located at 300 Rue Beauregard in Lafayette

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CC’s Coffee House in Carencro is Open! Commuters are rejoicing over one of the newest additions to the booming Carencro landscape. Conveniently located by the Walmart and Super One stores at 3900 NE Evangeline Thruway, CC’s Coffee House in Carencro officially opened for business in mid-May 2017. Take Exit 4 in Carencro to check out the newest CC’s. They are open 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Friday, and 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Call (337) 565-4378 for more details or email ccscarencro@gmail.com.

Goodies for sale at CC’s Coffee House

CC’s Coffee House in Carencro is now open!

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The James M. Cox Foundation announces $250,000 grant to Lafayette General Foundation The James M. Cox Foundation has provided a $250,000 grant to Lafayette General Foundation that will be used to further expand telemedicine in St. Martin Parish public schools. Through Project Health, Education and Technology (HEAT), a partnership between Lafayette General Health, St. Martin Parish Schools and Cox Communications, as many as 8,000 students in the parish will have access to healthcare by harnessing the technologies of telecommunications, high-definition cameras and viewing monitors, enterprise health records and cloud-based software.

Cian Robinson, Al Patin, St. Martin Superintendent of Dr. Lottie Beebe , and Julie Dronet. Photo provided by Alex Labat of Lafayette General Health System.

Telemedicine visits cover non-emergency needs, such as sinus infections, cold and flu symptoms, cough, rash, etc., as well as ongoing chronic condition management, such as diabetes and asthma. As leaders in the fields of healthcare, education and technology, the local partners understand the impact access to healthcare has on overall health and educational outcomes for children, and are committed to serving those populations.

“The power of technology, significant investments in our robust fiber network and funds generously donated by the James M. Cox Foundation have enabled the expansion of telemedicine, which is an innovative solution to limited access to healthcare. We know that children who are healthy are more ready to learn. Through telemedicine, students receive virtual medical attention, allowing them to stay in school,” said Julie Dronet, Vice President for Cox in Acadiana. “Parents also benefit because it enables them to stay at work, boosting their earnings and productivity, and decreasing their time out of the office. By increasing access to healthcare, the lives of children and their families are improved,” Dronet continued. The infrastructure to pilot telemedicine between Stephensville Elementary, the most remote elementary school in lower St. Martin Parish, and a school-based health center at St. Martinville Primary was established in 2015. It has proved very successful; students had higher attendance and better academic performance. In its first year at Stephensville Elementary, 87 percent of students enrolled in the telemedicine program. “Being a not-for-profit regional healthcare system means we strive to give everyone access to quality care,” said Cian Robinson, Executive Director of Lafayette General Foundation. “Enrollment in the program at Stephensville Elementary is now up to 94 percent. Connecting more St. Martin Parish schools will provide immense benefits to the students and their parents, and allow us to further our mission to restore, maintain and improve health.”

Julie Dronet of Cox addresses crowd. Photo provided by Alex Labat of Lafayette General Health System.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Welcomes New CEO, W. Bryan Lee

Our Lady of Lourdes has welcomed W. Bryan Lee, MSHA, MBA, FACHE, as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. With extensive hospital operations and strategic physician relations experience, Lee joined the organization on May 1, 2017. Lee most recently served as Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO of 332-bed Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee, Florida. He also served as Chief Operating Officer of Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Alabama and as Division Vice President, CEO and COO for Select Medical, a national organization which operates 102 long-term care hospitals in 28 states. “The Search Committee was impressed with Bryan’s steady approach to our industry challenges, recognizing the effectiveness of his strategic vision and accountability for results. Servant leadership describes Bryan’s motivation and commitment to his responsibilities,” added Search Committee chair John Indest. Lee served as an Administrative Resident at Huntsville Health System, Huntsville, Alabama, upon completion of his Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama. According to Lee, “I have been extremely impressed with how Lourdes is upholding its long-standing promise to deliver high quality clinical care and best practice outcomes that are mission focused. My wife and I sought a place to raise our boys with sense of community and family values. We are excited to call Acadiana home and look forward to getting involved in the community.” Lee replaced CEO William F. “Bud” Barrow who announced his intentions to retire from Lourdes late last year. Founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in 1949, Our Lady of Lourdes is a regional acute care medical center focused on the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The hospital employs more than 1,500 people and offers a physician staff of over 400 doctors in a variety of medical and surgical specialties. As a local healthcare leader, Lourdes provides a wide-ranging network of facilities and services including Centers of Excellence in the areas of Orthopedics, Stroke and a Robotics Surgery Program. The hospital is home to the only burn unit in Southwest Louisiana and a Commission on Cancer accredited oncology program.

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Home Bank Celebrates 109 Years of Service By Susan Allardyce, Marketing Specialist

On July 7, 2017, Home Bank celebrated 109 years in business and furthered its commitment to community service by adopting the road beside the company’s headquarters in Lafayette. Through a partnership with Project Front Yard, bank staff have committed to keeping Feu Follet Road clear of debris and trash. “From the beginning, Home Bank has focused on providing unparalleled customer service and community support. After 109 years of growth, the mission of our bank has not wavered,” says John Bordelon, president and CEO. “In big and small ways, we show our communities that we’re invested. We’re there for our customers, our employees and our neighbors. And, we mean it when we say we’re ‘Good for business. Good for life’.” Lafayette Parish’s oldest financial institution was founded July 7, 1908, as Home Building & Loan with 97 original depositors and $8,000 in assets. Today, the nationally chartered bank operates 28 Home Bank locations across South Louisiana and Western Mississippi and has over $1.5 billion in assets. Bordelon explains that the progress the bank has made mirrors the growth of the region over the past century. Just as Home Bank has benefited from periods of local economic growth, it did not relent in leaner times. Consistently, it assisted Lafayette’s progress through major events including the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression, the Oil Boom and Bust and other notable and historic events. The bank has stayed competitive by embracing new technologies such as mobile banking and mobile payments, while keeping customer service a priority. Home Bank has also demonstrated strong dedication to local culture and non-profit initiatives as a sponsor or contributor to local festivals, service projects, events and charitable organizations.

Home Bank’s Main Branch at 503 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette

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In 2016, Home Bank was named the Bank of the Year by the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation, its parent company, Home Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: “HBCP”), was added to the Russell 3000® Index, and it was named one of the Best Places to Work by the Baton Rouge Business Report

In 1958, Home Bank marked its 50th anniversary

Home Bank shares its community involvement on its Facebook page, Home Bank Helps. Here, staff members show off books donated to United Way during this year’s Day of Action

Financial literacy education, with partners like Junior Achievement, are a favorite volunteer opportunity for Home Bank staff

Home Bank has operated as Home Building & Loan (1908), Home Savings & Loan (1961) and Home Savings Bank (1993) before adopting its current name in 2001

Home Bank employees created a giving fund for grants to local nonprofit and educational groups. The first grant cycle was completed this year, funding five nonprofit initiatives

In 1972, Home Bank opened its second branch office on Coolidge St. in Lafayette’s Oil Center, offering drive-through service for customer convenience

Through a partnership with Project Front Yard, bank staff have committed to keeping Feu Follet Road in Lafayette clear of debris and trash

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Eight Days of Hope Lends Helping Hand to Acadiana Relief in the form of volunteer workers, supplies, furniture contributions and love descended on Acadiana from June 4 – 11, 2017, with the manpower being provided by Eight Days of Hope volunteers from around the U. S. Organization President Stephen Tybor III said, “Thousands of families in the area are trying to figure out how they can rebuild their homes because of the mass damage. Those who are waiting for assistance in the rebuilding process are looking for help, for hope. Eight Days of Hope’s goal is to bring a ray of hope to those who are in need and to help them rebuild their homes. We are excited to partner with Love Acadiana and local leaders to bless as many as possible.” Eight Days of Hope plans to revisit Acadiana from August 31 to September 4, 2017. For more information on the faith-based group that partners with local churches to provide physical and spiritual assistance after disasters, please visit eightdaysofhope.com or for ways to get involved with Love Acadiana visit loveacadiana.org/eight-days-of-hope.

8 DAYS OF HOPE RECAP 129+ HOMES TOUCHED. 158+ TONS OF DEBRIS REMOVED. 300+ JOBS COMPLETED. 80 HOMES FURNISHED. $750,000+ FURNITURE DISTRIBUTED. 4 COMMUNITY PROJECTS WORKED. $350,000+ COMMUNITY WORK COMPLETED. 2000+ VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED. 41 STATES AND 3 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED. 17 CITIES AND 6 PARISHES SERVED 70,000+ VOLUNTEER HOURS LOGGED. $4,000,000+ OF WORK COMPLETED.

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New Developments in Scott NuNu’s Fresh Market has expanded into Scott where Early’s Cajun Supermarket was formerly located, at 1410 Saint Mary Street. NuNu’s moved into the current Early’s location and officially opened June 13, 2017 at 1410 Saint Mary Street. The management will slowly transition the Early’s brand into the NuNu’s Brand. The Scott location is the fourth NuNu’s location, being joined by locations in Youngsville, Milton, and Maurice. For more information, please visit nunus.com or facebook.com/nunusfreshmarket.

NuNu’s stocked produce shelves

The long awaited Super 1 Foods opened in Scott on June 12, 2017. This newest location of Super 1 at 200 Destination Pointe Lane is conveniently located right off I-10 at Exit 97 in Scott.

Ribbon cutting celebrating opening of Super 1 Foods

Super 1 Foods staff at grand opening

Also underway is construction for the Tractor Supply Company. The new Tractor Supply will be located at Destination Pointe in Scott. Founded in 1938, Tractor Supply Company is the largest Rural Lifestyle company in the U. S. Most TSC stores have about 30,000 sq. ft. of retail space and are located on the outskirts of major metropolitan areas. Some of the products they offer are clothing and footwear; dog, cat and pet supplies; trailers and accessories; lawn and garden supplies; propane and heating supplies; tools and gun safes; fencing; welders and welding supplies; and lawn mowers and power generators For more information, please visit tractorsupply.com.

Tractor Supply Co. Photo provided by developinglafayette.com

Aerial photo of the prep work for Tractor Supply Co. in Scott

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Thank you for your generosity... Platinum Members Acadian Companies

Oakbourne Country Club

Acadiana Computer Systems, Inc.

Prejean Creative

ASH/Badger Oil Company

Rader Solutions

Couret Farms

Arla Slaughter, Van Eaton & Romero

Cox Communications

SLEMCO

Delta Media

SMILE

Home Furniture

Therapy Center of Carencro

Hub City Ford

Universal Sign & Manufacturing

IBERIABANK

Company

Lafayette General Medical Center

Bronze Members

McDonald’s of Acadiana Our Lady of Lourdes

Acadiana C.A.R.E.S.

Republic National Distributing Company

Advancial Federal Credit Union

Schilling Distributing Company

Breaux & Stelly Law Firm, LLC

Stone Energy

Crawdaddy’s On-Site Catering

Whitney National Bank

Lynn Guidry, Architect Jay Castille Construction

Gold Members