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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Lafayette Parish - With an estimated 225,000+ population, the centrally-located parish (county) of Lafayette serves as an economic center of Louisiana. The region's legendary joie de vivre is known around the globe, creating a unique environment for work and play. But Lafayette is also home to a world-class workforce, an integrated transportation network, a diversified business base, preeminent high-tech infrastructure, and a metropolitan appeal. For more information on Lafayette Parish visit www.lafayette.org.
Lafayette Parish is made up of six municipalities with multiple chambers of commerce, business alliances and economic development partners which support a thriving business climate in the parish:
One Acadiana - One Acadiana is a business-led, privately-funded economic development organization serving a nine-parish (county) area in South Louisiana. One Acadiana's vision is to make the region one of the most sought-after places in the South for emerging businesses and professional talent. Representing more than 1,200 businesses throughout the area, One Acadiana serves as the central business organization for Lafayette – providing leadership on local issues as well as the services and resources of a traditional business association.
Asian Chamber of Commerce of Acadiana was founded in 2017, by five original members: Peter Pham, Kim Pham, Li Pham, Brad Hoang, and Hoai Hoang. The official goal and mission of the ACCA is "To educate and make recommendations and implementation regarding the business community and representing them in city, parish, and state legislative and political affairs, regarding resources and capacity issues, as well as develop a framework to build an advocacy network for the Asian community. Our mission is to provide business, social, and professional members of ACCA a voice in the community while maximizing business opportunities, professional services, and business development within the nine parishes of Acadiana."
For more information on ACCA visit www.accala.org.
Better Business Bureau - The BBB of Acadiana has been around since 1975 to serve Lafayette and all the surrounding parishes. The organization is committed to helping businesses and consumers foster a marketplace of trust. BBB Accredited Businesses' continued support means more public outreach, more investigations into substandard business behaviors, more education on scam awareness, and more support for businesses that remain devoted to honesty and integrity. The motto is 'Together, we can make a Acadiana a great place to live and work.'
For more information on the Acadiana BBB visit https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/better-business-bureau-serving-acadiana.
Broussard Chamber of Commerce - The Broussard Chamber of Commerce is a registered member of the National Chamber of Commerce and partners with other state, parish and local organizations to support our local business community. The Chamber hosts monthly luncheons with informative speakers, ribbon cuttings and quarterly After Hours events sponsored by a Chamber member. The membership is comprised of over 200 commercial organizations anchored in various industries inclusive of retail, hospitality, food service, communications, mining services, manufacturing, medical, insurance, financial services, and real estate, among others. Members of the Chamber have also become involved with the Acadiana Regional Alliance and Le Festival du Bon Temps a’ Broussard.
For information on joining the Broussard Chamber of Commerce, visit https://www.broussardchamber.net/.
Carencro Business Association - The Carencro Business Association's mission is to "build business in the Carencro and surrounding areas by promoting existing business and working to attract new business." The CBA is a great resource for business networking and support. Monthly meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Lafayette Parish North Regional Library in Carencro.
For more information, please email the Carencro Business Association.
Greater SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce envisions a community of friendly interdependent relationships with diverse cultural, economic and educational opportunities to create an unparalleled quality of life. GSLBCC is structured to economically empower and sustain African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the community. A 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Lafayette, Louisiana, GSLBCC is organized to advance and protect the general welfare and prosperity of African American owned businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana and serves as the Louisiana delegate for the National Black Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on GSLBCC visit https://gslbcc.wixsite.com/gslbcc.
Lafayette Women's Chamber of Commerce serves as a platform for dynamic executive professionals to build relationships and generate constructive ideas, thoughts, and solutions to positively impact business in the region. They aim to give a voice to the collective strength of women in the Lafayette economy, leveraging their influence with access to innovation and opportunity. The organization works with and for its members to grow successful, sustainable commerce and careers, thereby improving the community and quality of life in Lafayette.
For more information on Lafayette Women's Chamber of Commerce visit www.lafayettewomenschamber.org/.
Scott Business Association - The Scott Business Association, Inc. is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit, non-partisan organization that makes its mission to provide small business with a meaningful voice in state and federal governments. The SBA is dedicated to advocating the views of small business to elected officials and policy makers.
For more information on the Scott Business Association visit https://scottsba.org/.
Youngsville Chamber of Commerce - The Youngsville Chamber of Commerce is an organization developed in 2005 by local business owners and leaders. The mission of the Chamber is to cultivate an environment that encourages Youngsville residents and business owners to create relationships in order to develop greater support of local business and generate ideas to improve the quality of life in our community.
For more on the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce visit https://www.youngsvillechamber.org/.