by BEDC Team | Sep 13, 2021 | Blog
Shopping Locally is an Important Part of a Thriving Community Did you know that for every $100 you spend at a locally owned business, $48 stays in the community? When you shop local that money supports our schools, streets, jobs and safety. Quick Facts* 48% of revenue...
by BEDC Team | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog
Acadiana Offers Support For Those Impacted By Hurricane Ida in Southeast Louisiana Broussard businesses have begun to gather supplies for those affected by Hurricane Ida after it tore its way across Louisiana. The business, Carbon Sales, has begun taking donations of...
by BEDC Team | Aug 5, 2021 | Blog
As an increasing number of Delta cases are starting to appear, many of our clients and partnering businesses are asking what actions they need to take immediately and what will be necessary. To keep employees, their families, Broussard, and surrounding communities...
by BEDC Team | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
In an attempt to address the rapidly increasing surge of COVID cases in Louisiana, Gov. Edwards has reinstituted a mask mandate, even for those fully vaccinated, until September 1. While the mandate is slated to end September 1st, there is a possibility for it to be...
by BEDC Team | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
With the Delta variant of COVID-19 becoming more and more prominent, Louisiana’s infection rates have surged in a way we have not seen before. Several hospitals, including Lake Charles’ Lady of the Lake which is Louisiana’s largest hospital, are reaching or are at...
by BEDC Team | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog
A new RV park is coming to Broussard at 651 St. Nazaire Road. This park has been in the works since last August and is finally going to open up on July 16. The expectation is that the park will serve as a frequently visited spot for sports fans and subsequently other...