Past Chair Thurman Johnson Arpeggios Lounge & Event Center
Chair Elect Candace Papillion Evangeline Bank & Trust Co.
Chair Jeremy DeRouen Super 1 Foods
Scott Champagne St. Landry School Board
Dagan Soileau Conterra Networks
Charles LaCaze Dupre Carrier Godchaux
Elaina Leblanc JD Bank
Nancee Sorenson LSU Eunice
Theresa Stelly LHC Group
Tracey Antee Opelousas General Foundation Health System
Yvonne Normand Volunteer
Seth Robin Benny's Supermarket
Shelton Anthony Opelousas General Health System
Melanie Lebouef Opelousas Tourism
Madelyn Rosette CASA of St. LandryEvangeline Inc
Chair Elect Johnny Carrier Jr. The Refinery Mission
Deanna Lejeune Opelousas General Health System
Laina Brickley St. Landry Chamber of Commerce
Emily Soileau Opelousas General Health System
Jeremy DeRouen Super 1 Foods
Chair Thurman Johnson Arpeggios Loung e & Event Center
Charles LaCaze Dupre Carrier Godchaux
Inthebusinessworld,weknowthatnetworkingisoneofthemostimportantthingswecandoforsuccess. The difficultpartisdecidingwheretoconcentratenetworkingeffortsbecausepeoplewillfocusonformalvs.informal networks.Whileformalnetworkingsuchasleadership,volunteerroles,andmembershipinprofessional organizationswillalwaysbeimportant,itisalsocriticaltounderstandthatinformalnetworkingcanoftentimesbe morepowerfulthantraditionalformalnetworking. Informalnetworkingoftentimesfeelsmoregenuine. Youare buildingrelationshipsinrelaxedsettingswhereyouarefocusedonlisteningtoeachotherandtalkingaboutmore thanjustbusiness.
RecognizingtheimportanceofinformalnetworkingandbeingnewtotheroleofChamberPresident&CEO,Lattes withLainawasborn. EveryFridaymorningat8amIandmyDirectorofMembership&Marketing,ValliSoileau, enjoyourmorningcoffeeatJavaSquareindowntownOpelousasandanyonewhoisinterestedinjoiningusis welcometocome. Someweeksweareasmallgroupoffourandotherswehaveupwardsof25peoplevyingfora seat. Weliketocallitunprogrammedprogramming.Thepeoplearedifferentweektoweek,theconversationsflow betweenpersonalstories,business,andcommunityvisionplanning.Sometimeswewrapupat9amandotherdays theconversationhasbeensorobustwemoveontoalocalrestaurantandallhavelunchtogether.Regardlessof thetopicorthenumberofpeopleinattendanceeachweekweknowthatconnectionsandfriendshipshavebeen madeandplansforthefutureofourparishhavedevelopedoversimplecupsofcoffeeandthatisthepowerof informalnetworking.–LainaBrickley,President&CEO
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Networking is the most successful way of finding a meaningful job and attaining career success 80% of professionals find networking essential to their career success, almost 100% believe that face-to-face meetings build stronger long-term relationships, and 41% want to network more often
Join us for quarterly meetings hosted by Page50 Marketing & Media. Bring your problems and questions about social media, and participate in a casual think tank environment on how to help your business grow on Facebook, Instagram, and more! Donuts and coffee are complementary. For more information visit the chamber website calendar or call Page50 at (337)435-2385.
Kerry T Thibodeaux, MD, FACS, CWSP
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO WOUND HEALING
The treatment of hard-to-heal wounds involves five main steps, including assessment, intervention, re-evaluation, outcomes measurement and patient education.
• Coordination of Services Including Home Health & Extended Care
Michael Burnell, MD
Michael Felton, MD
Richard Harmon, MD
Luris Sanchez, MD
Calvin White, MD
Eric Amy, MD
Patrick Gillespie, MD
Greg Glowacki, MD
Anupam Gupta, MD
Derek Metoyer, MD
Andre Pinac III, MD
M. Andrew Sicard, MD
Salvador Vazquez, MD
Best of Show Winner:
Lambo's Cakery & Soo Much More
Chef Joseph Lamb
Pecan Sweet Potato Pie
People’s Choice:
Washington Career & Technical Education Center
Chef Amanda Wildblood
Cajun Seafood Lasagna
The care you need in every stage of life. We're here for you, ST. LANDRY PARISH. In Sickness and in health.
Large Business of The Year
DUPRE CARRIER GODCHAUX
Benny's Supermarket
Small Business of the Year
Chicory's at the Palace Cafe'
Non-Profit of the Year
HOPE For Opelousas
Person of the Year
Madelyn Rosette
Welcome to historic Opelouas, Louisiana's third oldest city, and your Gateway to Louisiana's Cajun and Creole cultures.
Opelousas is a city of rich diversity, from our residents to our unique culture, historic buildings, food and shopping. Our citizens know Opelousas is a great place to live, work, and play, and we love to share our hospitality and heritage with visitors.
Opelousas boasts a flavored history We are one of Louisiana's oldest communities Our music is our spice. We are the city that gave birth to Zydeco. Cajun and Swamp
Pop round out our musical heritage creating a blending of sounds unlike any in the world
Our zest for life is conveyed in our food. From Opelousas come ingredients that are the foundation of Cajun and Creole flavors It is from here that the tastes of Southwest Louisiana have become known worldwide.
Opelousas is a city on the move, and we're proud to offer you a taste of our hospitality While here, I hope you will find the time to enjoy the unique attractions of our community. On behalf of the Opelousas City Council and the citizens whom I am honored to represent, I welcome you to historic Opelousas! I am sure your visit will be a pleasurable one. We are
Sincerely,
Mayor Julius Alsandor
MacaroniKID is one of the largest single publishing platforms for parents that answers the call for finding your family fun! Macaroni KID covers 4,000 communities across the country, each managed by local publishers. Simply put, Macaroni KID publishers are the go-to source for parents in their communities and connect both online and off.
We know our local communities and actively get involved to connect with families that make up the community we serve. We attend public events, we network with local business owners, and partner with local organizations. My role as publisher for Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry is to provide a trusted and valuable resource for families in Acadia and St. Landry parish.
With weekly newsletters delivered to our e-subscribers, readers get up-to-date info on upcoming local events and family-friendly activities. Our focus is helping you Find Your Family Fun. We also provide helpful articles on relevant topics for families from easy meal recipes and fun craft ideas, to sensitive topics on mental health and special needs.
Our online community calendar is updated every week on local activities and events for families. Each month we also deliver a printable version of our online events calendar, through collaboration with local businesses. These calendars are great for offices and waiting areas to give parents a look at what is available for their families in the community!
At Acadia.MacaroniKID.com readers can find helpful guides on current activities such as seasonal events as well as guides on local businesses. On the guides tab you can find local resources on farmer's markets, event planning, community resources and much more!
We love bringing light to local businesses that add value to our community as we frequently visit many of the locally-owned establishments in the area. Macaroni KID provides an excellent source for local business owners to connect with families. To find out more on how we can put your local business in front of our readers contact us and inquire about our marketing and advertising opportunities.
Courtney Jennings MacaroniKID Acadia-St. Landry PublisherAcadia.Macaronikid.com
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For Seniors. It has 34 apartments which include a fully equipped kitchen, and central air and heat. The facility offers our residents the independence and freedom to live life to the fullest (c’est la vie!) in safe and secure surroundings. Our beautiful walking path and comfortable outdoor courtyard provide wonderful opportunities for sharing with family and friends as well as for quiet reflection.
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Prompt Succor is a 120 bed skilled nursing facility Inspired by the zeal of our founder, we, Marianites of Holy Cross, along with the staff of Prompt Succor Nursing Home, are committed to providing quality, holistic care, and support services in a Catholic and Christian enviornment.
We offer a comprehensive rehabilitation program fully staffed with licensed Physical, occupational and Speech therapists We assist residents with both Short and Long Term Rehabilitation needs Our qualified staff is specially trained in working with elderly individuals to help them reach and maintain their optimal level of performance
We provide professional nursing care and support services twenty-four (24) hours a day. Our staff of qualified and dedicated team members renders holistic care and support in all areas-physical, emotional, and spiritual
• Daily Masses
• Pastoral Care
• Social Opportunities
• Activities
• Rehabilitation Services; Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company is an independent banking company that provides banking services to consumer and business customers in its normal area of operation.
Our goal is to meet the banking needs of our communities served with outstanding customer service while taking active roles in our local communities.
Our goal also includes providing an acceptable level of profit. Our long-term mission will set The Evangeline Bank and Trust Company above competitors in the areas of integrity, trust, corporate character, quality, service and fiscal soundness.
Walmart's 210 distribution centers are hubs of activity for our business. Our distribution operation is one of the largest in the world servicing stores, clubs and direct delivery to customers. Walmart's transportation has a fleet of 9,000 tractors, 80,000 trailers and more than 11,000 drivers.
The distribution center network ships general merchandise and dry groceries along with other specialty categories to our consumers daily.
There are six disaster distribution centers, strategically located across the country and stocked to provide rapid response to struggling communities in the event of a natural disaster.
Each distribution center is more than 1 million square feet in size and employs 600+ personnel unloading and shipping over 200 trailers daily.
Every distribution center supports 90 to 100 stores in a 150+ mile radius.
Opelousas General Health System is committed to a culture of safety and belonging through our core values of supportiveness, etiquette, respect, vibrancy, integrity, communication, and excellence. As we uphold our standards of behavior and model the diversity and inclusiveness of our health system, we encourage all employees to play an active role in the initiatives which are intended to bring about positive change in all areas of our hospital system.
SLEMCO has succeeded as an electric utility for more than 80 years because of sound business decisions and wise investments in plant and personnel. Poised for entry into a completely changed electric utility industry, SLEMCO is focused, committed and prepared to navigate successfully through the coming years of change, while protecting the power supply interests of its members.
Cleco Power
Cleco Power is a regulated electric public utility that owns 9 generating units with a rated capacity of 3,035 megawatts and operates 946 megawatts on behalf of its generation partners. Assets also include 1,335 miles of transmission lines and 12,152 miles of distribution lines.
Service Territory
In a fast-moving and increasingly complex global economy, our success depends on how faithfully we adhere to our core principles: delivering exceptional client service; acting with integrity and responsibility; and supporting the growth of our employees.
Cleco Power uses multiple generating sources and multiple fuels to serve approximately 290,000 customers in 24 of Louisiana's parishes through its retail business and supplies wholesale power in Louisiana and Mississippi. Parishes served include Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Catahoula, DeSoto, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon and Washington.
We have a flavored history. We are one of Louisiana’s oldest communities. Established in 1720 as Le Poste Des Opelousas, our community grew as a center of trade and a crossroads of commerce. Our history lives on in our historic homes, our town square, and in the museums that celebrate our storied past.
We are a place of progress where we look to the future with the wisdom of a nearly 300-year history, we are a place of families where day-to-day routines are a celebration of a culture preserved, and we cherish this place and all the ingredients that make us unique.
