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Dear Fellow Stakeholders:
We stand poised to engage in the reaccreditation process for our Chamber in 2011, recognizing that our Chamber is in the top 10 percent in the country, has been the top Chamber in our state for two years and a multi-year, award-winning executive leads our organization. We are grateful for our members’ engagement, and the diligent efforts of a wonderful staff and previous chairs and boards. It is with great thanksgiving for all that the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce does for our community that I embrace the honor of serving as your 2011 Chair.
Lafayette is truly blessed with visionary business and community leaders. Vision encourages bold thinking and strategic action. Community vision requires collective wisdom, capturing ideas from several sources to arrive at an integrated whole, focused and directed for economic health and viability of community benefit.
In 2011, you shall have many opportunities to voice your vision for the future of Lafayette. There is a confluence of community planning and innovation initiatives that will shape our future. Against a backdrop of local government structure review and potential legislative redistricting, State Budgetary challenges and the impact of National Energy and Healthcare Policies, we shall engage together in dialogue and efforts toward the following: Comprehensive Plan, future plans for the UL Horse Farm, UL Comprehensive Land Plan, future selection of Superintendent for the Lafayette Public School System (LPSS), LPSS Facilities Master Plan and funding and technology innovation initiatives including LEDA’s Opportunity Machine and FiberCorps, among others.
The Chamber continues to focus on the leverage of community collaboration on education issues such as improving graduation rates and bridging the achievement gap. We have joined multi-stakeholder groups
focused on wealth creation via fiber powered innovation. In the public policy arena, the Chamber focus shall be a pro-business environment encouraging innovation, and the needs of our energy, higher education and healthcare members. Central and interwoven through each area of focus is our cultural ecosystem, our “secret sauce” for success.
Our core values provide meaningful work and challenges that must be addressed. I look forward to hearing your voice of vision for our future. Let’s join in the energetic bringing together of our talent, ingenuity and bold actions to shape the future greatness of Lafayette and Acadiana for our children, our grandchildren and our businesses. Lafayette needs You to plant your stake in the future landscape of Lafayette!
Flo Guidry Meadows 2011 Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board
Bienvenue, Welcome
Welcome to Lafayette—the heart of Cajun Country and the cultural center of Louisiana’s heritage. Lafayette is a region rich in tradition and full of the energy and spirit that has made South Louisiana famous worldwide. Lafayette is also quickly becoming a hub of business, technology, medicine and the arts in the State of Louisiana. Topics, including fiber optics, downtown development and expanding the bounds of the city, enter into conversation just as much as making a good gumbo or rice and gravy and who’s put out the latest zydeco album.
Acadiana is anything but beige—it is colorful in so many ways. With the aroma of delicious Cajun cuisine, unique musical sounds, thriving arts community and jovial festivals, Lafayette has proved many times over to be a place many generations have called home.
Our culture in Cajun Country is as mixed as any in the world. This region is unique unto itself, because many things here are accented by French and Spanish history and heritage. Lafayette is located between New Orleans and Houston, TX, and is a focal point for the eight-parish region known as Acadiana. Many people stop here on their way to somewhere else and then never leave. Once you’ve attended one of our annual festivals, been invited to a family dinner or conducted a business deal with a cutting-edge company over a seafood platter, it’s hard not to want to call Lafayette home.
In this directory and resource guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about living, doing business and experiencing the unique culture of Lafayette. From basic facts about taxes, population and government to articles on dining and energy, we’ll get you started on your new life in Lafayette. We’ve got all the amenities of a big city with the charm of a small town. The Chamber office has an abundance of information and
resources to help make your time in Lafayette one you will never forget. Also, check out the Chamber’s website, lafchamber.org. We hope your stay in Lafayette will be a long one.
As 2011 unfolds, you are already experiencing a more aggressive and focused Chamber of Commerce. The membership is responding handsomely to that mode.
The membership roles reflect a varied and committed investor. We are increasingly attracting a cadre of new members who are returning to Lafayette after moving away for a period of time. These savvy new business owners have confidence in the local economy and believe that membership with the Chamber is a part of the formula for success.
In order to optimize the organization’s resources, the leadership has narrowed the scope of work to four divisions: Public Policy, Innovation, Education and Operational Excellence.
Even while sharpening the focus, the Chamber is applying for its fourth accreditation through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This will solidify its standing as a top tier Chamber in terms of effectiveness and relevancy.
Simultaneously, the organization is entering the Chamber of the Year competition through the American Chamber of Commerce Executives Association. It is my opinion that our Chamber is competitive because of such noteworthy initiatives as last year’s Rally for Economic Survival, the establishment of EMPOWER-PAC, the regionalism outreach and the remodeling of the office building.
You have recently elected a new board of directors that reflect the composition of the diverse sectors of the local economy. That talent, combined with experienced staff, is ensuring that your Chamber remains a high-performance investment.
I urge you to convey your thoughts on how the Chamber can better advocate what is possible for a winning community.
Sincerely,
Rob Guidry
President/CEO
Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Here’s what some members have to say about the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce:THE CHAMBER IS “IN BUSINESS FOR BUSINESS”
Businesses benefit from a Chamber affiliation in many ways, both tangible and intangible. The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce continually assesses and responds to investor needs with relevant, value-added programs and initiatives. These are designed to strengthen businesses in the greater Lafayette region and position those businesses for continued growth.
- Networking opportunities are plentiful throughout the Chamber. Several events bring members together for the personal interaction that’s crucial to doing business.
- Adequate, affordable health coverage is among the most challenging issues facing businesses. The Chamber’s Limited Benefit Medical Insurance program provides a solution that enables members to offer the same benefits to a large group of employees, regardless of company size.
- The Member2Member program provides members with discounts on a wide range of goods and services. Exclusive to the Chamber, these offers enable members to showcase their own products, as well as save money when purchasing products from fellow members.
- The Office Depot Affinity program is the newest value-added benefit for members. It allows members to save 15 to 25 percent on their total annual expenditures for office supplies. With this program, Chamber member companies, whether big or small, can enjoy the benefits of corporate pricing.
- Sharing timely information among members and the community at large is essential in nurturing the business environment. The Chamber utilizes several communication channels for this purpose, including a printed publication, an electronic newsletter delivered via email, the website lafchamber.org and the use of social media outlets: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
- Chamber-sponsored ribbon cuttings bring attention and a bit of fanfare to a business celebrating its opening, a new location or other milestone.
- Several annually set committees and task forces work to help the Chamber achieve strategic goals, set annually. Far-reaching initiatives address issues such as infrastructure, technology, transportation, regional partnerships and similar concerns that affect our business and living environment.
The philosophy of being in business for business is at the core of everything the Chamber undertakes. As business needs change, the Chamber’s efforts evolve to provide benefits that give members a rewarding return on their investment.
2011 Executive Committee Chairman Flo Meadows Coldwell Banker Pelican Real Estate (337) 233-9540 [email protected]
Chairman-elect Jerry Greig Fugro Chance, Inc. (337) 268-3173 [email protected]
Immediate Past Chairman David Welch Stone Energy Corp. (337) 521-2108 [email protected]
Elise Bouchner EXCELERANT (337) 280-3325 [email protected]
Don Briggs Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (800) 443-1433 [email protected]
Donna Landry Schumacher Group (337) 354-1339 [email protected]
Steve Oubre Architects Southwest (337) 237-2211 [email protected]
Bob Miller Robert D. Miller (337) 534-0940 [email protected]
Jan Swift Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation (337) 572-9877 [email protected]
President/CEO Rob Guidry Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce (337) 233-2705 [email protected]
2009/2010/2011 Chris Allain Vidox (337) 237-1700 [email protected]
Bud Barrow Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center (337) 289-2100 [email protected]
Elise Bouchner EXCELERANT (337) 280-3325 [email protected]
Raymond Hebert Community Foundation of Acadiana (337) 266-2145 [email protected]
Dr. Joby John UL Lafayette Moody College of Business Administration (337) 482-6492 [email protected]
Charles Landry Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, L.L.P. (337) 262-9000 [email protected]
Jan Swift Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation (337) 572-9877 [email protected]
Mary Washington Lafayette Parish Association of Educators (337) 231-0010 [email protected]
2010/2011/2012 Andy Begneaud BEGNEAUD Manufacturing (337) 237-5069 [email protected]
Don Briggs Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (800) 443-1433 [email protected]
Jeff Elmore Elmore & McConnell, L.L.P. (337) 233-2417 [email protected]
Paul Favaron Lafayette Coca-Cola Bottling Company (337) 232-8413 [email protected]
Terry Huval LUS Fiber (337) 291-5804 [email protected]
Flo Meadows Coldwell Banker Pelican Real Estate (337) 233-9540 [email protected]
John O’Meara Petroleum Club of Lafayette (337) 232-2582 [email protected]
Steve Oubre Architects Southwest (337) 237-2211 [email protected]
2011/2012/2013 Mary Jane Bauer REALTOR Association of Acadiana (337) 233-0086 [email protected]
Jean-Paul Coussan Andrus-Boudreaux PLC (337) 984-9480 [email protected]
Julie Dronet Cox (337) 456-4303 [email protected]
George Graham The Graham Group, Inc. (337) 232-8214 [email protected]
Bill Hendrix Whitney National Bank (337) 593-6057 [email protected]
Greg Manuel Manuel Builders, LLC (337) 981-5315 [email protected]
Russell Richard Schilling Distributing Company, Inc. (337) 289-1927 [email protected]
Gerd Wuestemann Acadiana Center for the Arts (337) 233-7060 [email protected]
2011 ONE-YEAR APPOINTEES Donna Landry Schumacher Group (337) 354-1339 [email protected]
Paul Fontana The Center for Work Rehabilitation at The Fontana Center (337) 234-7018 [email protected]
Jerry Greig Fugro Chance, Inc. (337) 268-3173 [email protected]
Bob Miller Robert D. Miller (337) 534-0940 [email protected]
Mandi Mitchell Mandi D. Mitchell, LLC (337) 349-5825 [email protected]
Bryan Tabor ACE PLUMBING, INC. (337) 896-8155 [email protected]
- Lafayette is located along Interstate 10, between New Orleans and Houston, TX. It is 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico and 15 miles west of the Atchafalaya Basin.
- Lafayette is in Lafayette Parish, which is located in the hub of the eight-parish area in the heart of Acadiana. Acadiana includes the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion.
- A majority of the 600,000 residents of Lafayette Parish are called Acadians or “Cajuns.” The name comes from the Acadian settlers who were forced to leave their native Canada in 1755 and find a new home.
- The Cajuns are famous for their style of cooking, which includes spicy dishes like gumbo, crawfish etouffée and jambalaya.
- Lafayette’s downtown area, along Jefferson Street, began an ongoing revitalization in the 1990s and is once again the cultural center of the city. Restaurants, galleries, shops, museums, bars and weekly live music events can be found downtown.
- Today, about 45 percent of the people in Acadiana still speak French as a second language, although the “Cajun French” dialect has words unique to the area, like “cher,” “canaille,” “boucherie” and “ca c’est bon.”
- Though the area is predominantly Catholic, every major religion is represented in Lafayette including Protestant, Jewish and Moslem faiths.
- Lafayette got its name in 1884 to commemorate the Marquis de La Fayette who fought in the American
Revolution. It was originally named Vermilionville by early settler Jean Mouton. The 250th anniversary of the birth of the Marquis was celebrated throughout Lafayette during 2007.
- Lafayette Parish is one of the smallest parishes in the state with an area of 178,560 acres or 279 square miles. It is bordered to the north by St. Landry Parish, to the east by St. Martin and Iberia Parishes, to the south by Vermilion Parish and to the west by Acadia Parish.
- Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) is working to make Lafayette one of the most connected cities in the nation. LUS Fiber, a division of LUS, recently built a progressive Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) network to offer TV, Internet and phone services to homes and businesses in the city over the world’s leading technology. The network’s expanded bandwidth plays a key role in Lafayette’s economic development and has garnered regional, state and national interest. LUS Fiber is the first Louisiana municipal broadband system to offer communication services over a 100% fiber optic network.
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the second-largest, four-year public university in the state.
GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFO
- Director of Parks and Recreation: — (337) 291-8374
- Director of Planning, Zoning and Codes: — (337) 291-8013
- Police Department: — (337) 291-8600
- Director of Public Works: — (337) 291-8502
- Traffic and Transportation: — (337) 291-8545
- Downtown Development Authority: — (337) 291-5566
- Lafayette Economic Development Authority: — (337) 593-1400
- Lafayette Consolidated Government Information — (337) 291-8200 lafayettela.gov
- Lafayette Parish Tax Collector: — (337) 236-5880
- City of Lafayette Tax Collector: — (337) 291-8272
- Lafayette Parish Assessor: — (337) 291-7080 lafayetteassessor.com
WHO IS A RESIDENT?
Here in Cajun Country, everyone is welcome. You can become a resident or a “Cajun” simply by dancing the two-step or peeling a crawfish. Residential housing in Lafayette Parish is available in all price ranges, neighborhood types and ages. From historic homes to newer, planned communities and apartment complexes, Lafayette has a place for both families and singles. The quaint Saint Streets neighborhood, near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, offers older homes with a bit of Southern charm, while the planned neighborhood developments, like River Ranch, Sugarmill Pond and Olde Towne at Millcreek, are examples of communities with built-in amenities like spas, restaurants, shops and lofts to service residents.
Several other planned communities, some complete with golf courses, are also in the works here, giving residents plenty of options.
Lafayette also offers many options for apartment living, made up of studio units and one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units in all price ranges. Whether you enjoy fast-paced urban living or a quieter country setting, there is a neighborhood for you.
Member Area Apartments
Ansley Walk Apartments
(337) 984-9100
Audubon Lake Apartment Homes
(337) 981-5253
liveataudubonlake.com
Bayou Oaks Apartments
(337) 237-8348
Bayou Shadows
(337) 233-4428
wampold.com
Campus Crossings at Lafayette
(337) 264-0444
campusapts.com/Lafayette
Chateau Des Lions
(337) 406-0800
thelyndco.com
Crescent at River Ranch
(337) 216-0838
crescentatriverranch.com
Grand Pointe Apartments
(337) 993-1104
thebryanco.com
Long Plantation Suites
(337) 989-9268
lpsuites.net
Mainstreet at River Ranch
(337) 984-5065
mainstliving.com
Maison Bocage Apartments
(337) 981-2124
wampold.com
Oakwood Bend Apartments
(337) 234-6669
Plantation Crossing
(337) 981-9010
Quarters at Rue Principale
(337) 237-7575
Travis Technology Center
(337) 289-3000
Relocating is a big step. In addition to finding a home, you need to make sure the community you are considering really suits your needs. Lafayette is quickly growing with additional restaurants and retail space and there are over 100 subdivisions within the city of Lafayette.
LAFAYETTE’S NEIGHBORHOODS
Southside
Lafayette’s shopping and restaurant hub contains many neighborhoods and subdivisions, all with access to “Restaurant Row” and the Mall of Acadiana.
Midtown
Want to be in the heart of the city, among shops, restaurants, entertainment and schools? Many neighborhoods are tucked back off of Lafayette’s main roads.
Upper Lafayette
Located above I-10 and below St. Landry Parish, this beautiful, rolling area is continuously growing and expanding.
Oil Center
This retail and medical center is surrounded by older neighborhoods and borders Girard Park. Lafayette Regional Airport is only a short drive away. Call the Oil Center Renaissance Association at (337) 232-1267 for more information.
Downtown
Mixing in residential living with nightlife, art, restaurants and shopping, downtown offers apartments and lofts and is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Call Downtown Development Authority at (337) 291-5566 for more information.
Traditional Neighborhood Developments
Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) incorporate a variety of land uses and house types in a defined area. Its development process combines early twentieth century planning principals with the socially responsible policies of the twenty-first century. Together, this comprehensive planning system creates communities that accommodate educational facilities, civic buildings and commercial establishments, all located within walking distance of private homes.
A hallmark of TNDs is that they are planned to be pedestrian-friendly, rather than automobile-friendly. A unique network of paths, streets and lanes provides residents the option of walking, biking or driving to real destinations within their neighborhood. This same transportation network functions to calm and disperse traffic in a responsible and efficient manner.
In TNDs, both public and private spaces are given equal importance and attention, creating a community with the remarkable ability to cater to a variety of residents and business owners.
Examples of TNDs:
- Olde Towne at Millcreek, Lafayette oldetowneatmillcreek.com
- River Ranch, Lafayette riverranchdevelopment.com
- Sugar Mill Pond, Youngsville sugarmillpond.com
City of Lafayette
City Hall — (337) 291-8200
ELECTRICITY
ENTERGY — (800) 368-3749
Lafayette Utilities System — (337) 291-8280
SLEMCO — (337) 896-5551
GAS
Atmos Energy — (888) 852-2424
Centerpoint Energy — (337) 232-4194
City of Carencro — (337) 896-8481
City of Scott — (337) 233-4731
WATER/SEWAGE
Lafayette Utilities System — (337) 291-8280
City of Broussard — (337) 837-1226
City of Carencro — (337) 896-8481
Town of Duson — (337) 873-8014
City of Scott — (337) 233-4731
City of Youngsville — (337) 856-4181
TELEPHONE
AT&T — (888) 764-2500
Cox Communications — (337) 232-6323
LUS Fiber — 99-FIBER (993-4237)
lusfiber.com
CABLE TV
Cox Communications — (337) 232-6323
LUS Fiber — 99-FIBER (993-4237)
lusfiber.com
INTERNET
AT&T — (800) 436-8638
Cox Communications — (337) 232-6323
LUS Fiber — 99-FIBER (993-4237)
lusfiber.com
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Allied Waste — (337) 232-5730
BFI — (337) 232-5730
Waste Management — (337) 261-0431
LCG Environmental Quality (city) — (337) 291-8529
RECYCLING
LCG Environmental Quality (city) — (337) 291-8529
Recycling Foundation (apt, rural, business) — (337) 234-0066
The intersection of Interstates 10 and 49 serves as a strategic advantage in transportation and accessibility into and out of the parish. Additionally, Lafayette can be easily reached by means of the Southern Pacific Railways, the Lafayette Regional Airport and by intercoastal waterway. The ports of West St. Mary, Vermilion, Iberia, Greater Baton Rouge and the Twin Parish Port are also within 50 miles of Lafayette.
Lafayette Regional Airport
Lafayette Municipal Airport was dedicated on November 29, 1930. Eastern Airlines began the first commercial air service in 1948. Its size has increased from 848.5 acres in 1953 to approximately 1,116 acres at present. From its humble beginning as a wooden hangar, Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) has grown into a state-of-the-art facility, providing top-notch service to area travelers and businesses.
LFT’s mission is to link southwest Louisiana with destinations around the world easily, cost-effectively and conveniently, while providing a safe and secure environment for our travelers.
Lafayette offers frequent flights to four hubs: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX and Memphis, TN. By feeding into these hubs, travelers can conveniently connect to hundreds of domestic and international flights.
Lafayette Regional Airport is a valuable economic development asset, service provider and resource, which not only provides an annual economic impact in excess of $450,000,000 to the community, but also is often the “front door” to Acadiana. As such, Lafayette Airport Commission, in its role to provide governance of Lafayette Regional Airport, is committed to provide “... a safe, secure and customer-friendly environment...” and to preserve, improve and expand this valuable $70,000,000+ asset.
For more information, visit lftairport.com or lafayetteshuttle.com.
BY ROAD...
Interstates 10 and 49 link the city with major markets in all directions. Highway U.S. 90 and U.S. 167 connect the city with metropolitan and rural market areas.
BY BUS...
The city’s municipal bus service is the City of Lafayette Transit (COLT). Call (337) 291-8570 or visit the city bus terminal downtown at Lee Street and Garfield Street or the city bus office at 1515 E. University for bus schedules and transportation maps. For more information about the public transit system, maps and fares, go to lafayettegov.org and click on Traffic & Transportation under “For Residents” or go to ridelts.com.
BY RAIL...
Commercial rail service is provided by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, which carries freight to Houston, New Orleans and some surrounding parishes. For more information, call (817) 352-6154 or (817) 234-2051. Amtrak offers passenger rail service from Lafayette to Los Angeles three times a week. Amtrak can be reached at (800) 872-7245 or at amtrak.com.
BY WATER...
Port of Greater Baton Rouge – 50 mi east
Port of Lake Charles – 70 mi west
Port of Iberia – 20 mi south
Port of W. St. Mary – 40 mi south
Port of Vermilion – 15 mi south
Twin Parish Port – 40 mi southwest
In his second term, a businessman and longtime business owner, Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and former chairman of the board of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.
Since taking office in January of 2004, his administration has been busy making good on a campaign promise to “change the culture of government” by improving the efficiency of local government through technology, streamlining jobs, practicing accountability and reducing attorney billable hours, which has already yielded hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings. Durel was also instrumental in spearheading a Fiber to the Premises Initiative, which was approved by the voters of Lafayette with a 62 to 38 percent margin, authorizing the Lafayette Utilities System to move the project forward, and putting Lafayette on the map in what has been called a “victory for America.” Recently, Durel was named Community Broadband Hero of the Year for his efforts to bring superior communications technology through the Fiber-To-The-Home network being constructed by LUS Fiber to city residents.
In 1992, Lafayette voters approved a home rule charter, which created the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government. On June 3, 1996, the new consolidated form of government went into effect. That entity, now known as the Lafayette City-Parish Government, is charged with the efficient and effective running of our parish. An elected City-Parish President and nine elected council members run the government. The vision of the government is to make Lafayette a “community of choice.” For more information about the government call (337) 291-8300 or visit lafayettela.gov.
Lafayette City-Parish Council
District 1 – Mary Morrison
District 2 – Jay Castille
District 3 – Brandon Shelvin
District 4 – Kenneth P. Boudreaux
District 5 – Jared Bellard
District 6 – Sam Dore
District 7 – Donald L. Bertrand
District 8 – Keith Patin
District 9 – William Theriot
- To register to vote in Lafayette Parish, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and under no order of imprisonment for the conviction of a felony. You can apply in person at the registrar’s office: Parish Government Building, 1010 Lafayette Street. For more information, call (337) 291-7140 or visit sos.louisiana.gov.
- An out-of-state driver’s license is valid for 30 days after establishing residency. The License Bureau is at 3241 N.W. Evangeline Thruway Ste. A. Call (887) 368-5463 for more information.
- To register your vehicle, go to the registration office, which is at the same location as the license bureau, no more than 30 days after moving to the area. Call (887) 368-5463 for more information.
- Inspection stickers are due immediately upon changing your title. Take your vehicle to any official vehicle inspection station and present a Louisiana driver’s license, vehicle registration certificate, license plate and proof of liability insurance. The inspection costs $10.00.
- In addition to the property tax, there is an eight percent sales tax in the city of Lafayette. This includes four percent state sales tax, two percent school board tax and two percent city tax. Certain exemptions apply. The Lafayette Parish School Board is the collection agency for all taxing bodies in this parish. Call (337) 232-3912 for more information.
- State income tax is based on a percentage of federal income tax liability. The deadline for state filing is May 15. Call the Department of Revenue and Taxation at (337) 262-5455 for more information.
- Property taxes in Lafayette Parish are applied at a parish and a municipal level. The cities of Carencro,
Duson, Lafayette, Scott and Youngsville collect property tax.
- All residential and commercial land in Lafayette Parish is assessed at 10 percent of fair market value. Residential buildings are assessed at 10 percent and commercial buildings at 15 percent of market value. Commercial movable property is also assessed at 15 percent.
- When you move, an address is assigned to you by the Department of Planning, Zoning & Codes. Call (337) 291-8000 for more information. If you move to a rural area, you must also buy a mailbox. For mailbox installation requirements, contact the U.S. Post Office at (337) 269-4800.
Lafayette isn’t just called the “Hub City” for its culture. The business arena has diversified from its history in oil and gas to include information technology, manufacturing, finance, construction, retail trade, transportation and distribution and medical and healthcare. From major corporations to small businesses, Lafayette and the Acadiana region have great representation in all areas of industry. Acadiana’s top 10 businesses bring in almost $1 billion annually, and oil and gas is still a major player in the industry. Acadiana is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and new businesses are popping up and succeeding every day.
RECENT ACCOLADES:
Recession-Proof Cities—This study named cities that are riding out the “Great Recession” and identified 20 metropolitan areas that since 2007 have shown positive growth across three economic categories: their overall employment, per capita personal income, and metropolitan area GDP.
Source: The Daily Beast, August 2010
Great Place to Train Your Workforce—Approximately $5.5 million was awarded in IWTP training funds to Acadiana Area businesses in the 2009-2010 fiscal year. In addition, for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Small Business Employee Training (SBET) workforce program allocated approximately $3.2 million statewide for workforce training for small businesses. Companies in the Acadiana region were awarded approximately 1/3 of the total state allocation, just over $950k, second only to the Baton Rouge region, which was awarded just over $1 million.
Source: LA Workforce Commission, July 2010
Awesome Summer Vacation—Bing Travel names Lafayette as their top Louisiana recommendation for summer vacations in each state.
Source: Bing Travel, July 2010Best of the South—Several Lafayette and Acadiana businesses and attractions were named as the best places to visit, eat, shop and more. Lafayette was named “Best Small City for a Weekend Getaway”; Lafayette’s Aaah! T’freres was named “Best B&B”; Lafayette’s The Juliet won “Best Small Hotel”; Louisiana Cajun Country (Acadiana) earned third place for “Best Summer Family Destination”; Lafayette’s Wetlands Golf Course placed second for “Best Golf Course”; Lake Fausse Pointe in St. Martinville won “Best State Park”; Lafayette Chef Patrick Mould placed third for “Best Local Chef”; Acadiana’s The Mamou Playboys won “Best Local Musicians”; and Breaux Bridge shop owner Jennifer Casanova won “Best Local Shopkeeper” with her southern hospitality managing Lagniappe Antiques.
Source: AAA Southern Traveler Magazine, Jul/Aug 2010.America’s Best Music Towns—In his Fourth of July article “High Notes: America’s best music towns,” Jim Harrington of the Oakland Tribune ranks Lafayette right alongside music Meccas Austin, Seattle and New Orleans, and ahead of L.A., San Francisco, Nashville and New York.
Source: Oakland Tribune, July 2010
Surviving the Recession—Lafayette was recently named one of “20 Cities Surviving the Recession” based on job availability and opportunity.
Source: Mainstreet, May 2010
Best City for Job Growth—Lafayette was ranked #8 in the “Best Cities for Job Growth” listing among other medium-sized cities and 46th in the overall rank.The index is calculated based on Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data and takes into account recent growth trends, mid-term growth, long-term trends and momentum and current year growth.
Source: New Geography, April 2010
Top Place to Live—Lafayette was one of America’s “Top 100 Places to Live” in RelocateAmerica’s 13th edition of its annual list. This year, the firm focused on communities poised for recovery and future growth. The editorial team discovered communities with strong local leadership, employment opportunities, thriving community commitment, improving real estate markets, growing green initiatives, plentiful recreational options and an overall high quality of life. These are all communities moving in the right direction.
Source: RelocateAmerica, April 2010
Strong Economy during Tough Times—Lafayette was one of nine cities in the country to experience a growth in construction jobs during the time period from January 2009–January 2010. Lafayette gained roughly 100 jobs during that time period and was ranked ninth in job growth out of 337 metro areas.
Source: Associated General Contractors of America, April 2010
Happiest State—Louisiana ranks first in happiness ratings where a survey of 1.3 million people across the
country collected data to gauge how satisfied people are with their lives.
Source: Science Magazine, January 2010
Best Cities—The Lafayette MSA was ranked 9th “Best Performing” (Large Metro) City in the nation citing job growth (ranked 22nd), salary growth (ranked 10th) and five-year high-tech GDP growth (ranked 19th) as key indicators. Lafayette was ranked 14th in 2008.
Source: Milken Institute, November 2009
Best Place to Launch a Business—Lafayette was ranked 2nd and one of only 20 mid-sized markets in the nation for small business start-ups based on factors like a growing economy, affordable workforce, stable housing market and low crime.
Source: Fortune Small Business, October 2009
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Lafayette Economic Development Authority, created by the state legislature, exists to facilitate economic growth in Lafayette Parish. LEDA and its board of 12 commissioners work together with a full-time staff to provide answers, information and assistance to businesses. LEDA’s mission is to help local companies grow, in addition to market development and workforce development. The organization also works to recruit companies to the area and assists in the development of new companies in order to diversify the economy within Lafayette Parish.
For more information on LEDA, call (337) 593-1400 or visit lafayette.org.
Also on hand to assist businesses in Lafayette is the Small Business Development Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The SBDC provides counseling, seminars and resource information to small businesses. For more information on the SBDC, call (337) 262-5344 or visit louisiana.edu/Research/SBDC.
With a long history rich in technology innovation, from the first GPS satellite to revolutionary advances in drilling and beyond, it should be no surprise that Lafayette has positioned itself to become a leader in the twenty-first century economy. In particular, 2010 saw Lafayette take huge strides to establishing itself as a hub for digital economic development. With companies like Pixel Magic, a top tier digital effects shop, and initiatives like the Accelerator, a partnership between Lafayette Economic Development Authority, the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise, and the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Lafayette has proven itself to be an environment in which innovation can thrive.
Looking forward, Lafayette’s future is brighter than ever, particularly as it relates to becoming a leader in building the next generation of the Internet. With its unique mix of public and private providers, Lafayette boasts one of the most robust broadband infrastructures in the country, delivering more bandwidth for less money along with greater competition than can be found in major metropolitan areas like DC or San Francisco. In April, seventy five experts from around the world came to Lafayette for FiberFete to marvel at what this community has accomplished, and to help leverage Lafayette’s many resources to continue its growth in the twenty-first century. Now the question becomes: what can Lafayette do with this unique opportunity to lead the country?
Founded to help answer that question is a new non-profit called FiberCorps. Grown out of the successes of TechSouth, and boasting the support of six stakeholder organizations (the Chamber, LEDA, ULL, LITE, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Community Foundation of Acadiana), FiberCorps aims to tackle the sociological and business challenges associated with enabling and empowering all facets of the community to benefit from and innovate on advanced broadband networks. A first-of-its-kind initiative, FiberCorps will help facilitate Lafayette realizing its full potential as the hub city for fiber-powered innovation.
The future of Lafayette could not be brighter because of how this community embraced the infinite
possibilities of technology. Innovation is built into this culture’s DNA. And by working together, we can lead the world into the twenty-first century.
A vibrant, amenity-filled town center and innovative high-tech infrastructure have made Lafayette, Louisiana a launching pad for entrepreneurs of all stripes. The city is the center of a multicultural and multi-industrial region, and is surrounded by a unique, publicly owned fiber optic loop.
Wireless technology was pioneered right here, as a way for oil and gas companies to communicate with their production rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Lafayette’s entrepreneurs drive our economy, and as we move into a technology-driven economy, our local technology leaders and the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise stand to continue our growth far into the future. This ability to embrace and apply technology became clearly evident in 2005, when Lafayette voters approved the financing needed to extend fiber connectivity to every home and business within the city.
Lafayette’s Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) initiative has been a key component of City-Parish President Joey Durel’s administration. In 1999, Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) upgraded its electric grid monitoring technology by deploying a 65-mile, 96-strand fiber optic network around the city. This fiber optic backbone has also been used to provide communication services to businesses, government and educational entities. Beginning in 2008, LUS Fiber, a division of LUS, began extending this network directly to every home, business and school, creating the city’s only 100% fiber optic network. This powerful network is composed of more than 83,000 miles of glass fiber in the city alone. This powerful communications infrastructure will deliver enhanced TV, the fastest Internet speeds and crystal-clear phone service for improved quality of life and greater opportunities for economic development.
Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) is a 3-D immersive visualization and high-performance computing resource center hosting clients in commercial industry, government and university sectors. LITE’s leading-edge facility features a comprehensive set of advanced visualization systems and a massive high-performance computing system. Conceived as a magnet for economic development, LITE’s advanced facilities and staffs of industry experts are available to your business or organization to help transform the process of innovation and accelerate the time to discovery.
While the bulk of LITE’s clients to date have come from the health and medical, architecture and construction, film and entertainment and oil and gas sectors, LITE is eager to work with any industry.
LITE is a $27 million, 70,000-square-foot facility located at the Research Park of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. LITE is governed by a board of commissioners. More information regarding LITE can be obtained at lite3d.com; or by calling (337) 735-LITE; or by emailing [email protected].
With an already impressive success rate, the Lafayette Entertainment Initiative (LEI) was created under the leadership of City-Parish President Joey Durel to share our community’s next-generation resources with the global entertainment industry. Emerging as one of the largest municipality-owned, fiber-optically connected communities in the United States and home to one of the most advanced publicly owned, 3D immersive technology and super-computing environments in the world, Lafayette is positioned as a city of true innovators.
By coupling these forward-thinking community resources with our online systems for scouting locations, accessing labor pools and other physical as well as virtual production infrastructure, the Lafayette
Entertainment Initiative successfully serves the industry today, with an eye on anticipating the needs of the creative industries tomorrow.
LEI is an initiative of the Lafayette Consolidated Government in partnership with the Lafayette Economic Development Authority & the Lafayette Convention & Visitor’s Center.
Energy continues to be a driving force in the world economy. Not only does it fuel our cars, our factories and our homes, but energy has become one of the major factors making up the political landscape of our country.
In 2010, the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce re-envisioned and re-ignited the defunct Oil & Gas Division and created the Energy Division. The Energy Division had become a clear necessity for the community, especially in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon tragedy and the Moratorium that followed.
Lafayette has made a constant effort to diversify its economy in the past decades and has had incredible success in doing so. However, the heart and soul of the city is oil and gas. In response to the Moratorium that President Obama and his administration placed on the industry, the Chamber assisted the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) in hosting the Rally for Economic Survival in Lafayette at the Cajundome. The Rally had over 11,500 people attend while another 11,000 people watched the event online. It was the second- largest free event in the Cajundome’s history, and truly was the coming together of our community.
Lafayette and the Chamber took another challenge head on in 2010—Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Beginning in January, the Chamber began hosting meetings for fleet managers in and around Lafayette. The meetings, held in conjunction with Apache and LOGA, educated the fleet operators about the costs, savings and mechanics of CNG. During these meetings, Lafayette Consolidate Government was brought in as well. The results of the CNG efforts are impressive. LCG is now planning on having the first CNG station open no later than June with five city buses that will be powered by CNG. Another 41 vehicles are also being converted in 2011 and a total of three stations are being planned. Apache is looking at one or two stations as well. Lafayette is well on its way to making CNG an integral part of its Energy Future.
Lafayette is also home to many different industry events: Gulf Coast Prospect & Shale Expo, Louisiana
Energy Golf Classic and also the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE). LAGCOE, now in its 28th year, is now the second-largest energy exposition in the country. Executives from all over the world fly in to stroll through the CAJUNDOME and the Convention Center and look at over 400 companies showcasing their products. If you are a service company in the energy industry, exhibiting at LAGCOE is a must.
Louisiana is the Energy State. Fifty percent of all of the gasoline and diesel that powers our country flows through and from Louisiana. Lafayette is the heartbeat of Louisiana’s energy economy. Not only are we home to great exploration and production companies, we supply the landmen, the tool-pushers, the survey equipment, the geologists, the legal minds, etc. If it has to do with energy in the state of Louisiana, you can bet Lafayette is involved.
Lafayette has a bright future as the heart of the energy industry. Even as the push for renewable and solar energy grow stronger, America stills depend on oil and gas to fuel our economy. Louisiana, the United States and the world will have to work with Louisiana for decades to come.
Food, language and music aren’t the only unique qualities of this area. The French influence in this part of the country provides us with our own unique body of civil law, immortalized in the words of Stanley Kowalski in “A Streetcar Named Desire” as the Napoleonic code. Louisiana is the only state in the union to have a civil code of laws with an origin dating back to the French Civil Code of the Napoleonic era.
The large professional service industry in Lafayette is heavily populated with attorneys and legal professionals who practice all aspects of law, including many professionals in the oil and gas industry who hold law degrees but do not practice traditionally. According to the enrollment figures of the Lafayette Parish Bar Association, Lafayette has over 1,100 attorneys in all aspects of practice in this area.
As the Chamber of Commerce represents the business community, the Bar Association is the voice for the legal community. It acts as a one-stop shop for attorney networking, CLE and professionalism.
The association is dedicated to providing high-quality programs and acts as an important resource to its nearly 850 members. One of its premier events is the Red Mass held each September to announce the opening of court. Prayers for the legal community, for members who have passed on and for justice in general are said. The term “Red Mass” goes back to the thirteenth century custom of mass invoking the Holy Spirit at the beginning of the judicial year. The color red comes from the vestments worn by priests and scarlet robes of the Lord High Justices and university professors.
Contact the Lafayette Parish Bar Association at (337) 237-4700 or lafayettebar.org for more information.
As the heart of medical care in Acadiana, Lafayette continues to expand its advanced and specialized medical services with state-of-the-art facilities and procedures.
“Acadiana is blessed in many ways and chief among them is a vibrant health care industry that has few peers in this part of the country. With a workforce that numbers more than 20,000, the gamut of physicians, specialists and support staff is more than adequate for the health needs of the area.”
– The Independent Weekly
The parish has a 911 emergency response system and is home to Acadian Ambulance Services, Inc., the nation’s largest rural ambulance company, offering ground and air paramedic services. For more than three decades, Acadian has provided advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care and disaster response to the metropolitan and rural areas of the community and to the offshore facilities in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Regional Medical Center of Acadiana—The creation of the health system was announced in March 2009 and consolidates Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Southwest Medical Center under one name: The Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. Among the services offered: cardiovascular, bariatric surgery, emergency services, hemodialysis, laser surgery, orthopedic services, outpatient surgery, rehabilitation services, radiology and special care units.
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center—According to its website, this hospital is Acadiana’s market share leader for cardiology, oncology/cancer care and general medical services. They have been named to the 100 Top Hospitals in America for Cardiovascular Services, to the 100 Top Hospitals in America for Orthopedic Services.
Lafayette General Medical Center—LGMC evolved from a six-bed facility that opened in 1911 to a 301-bed facility, which is the largest full-service, acute-care medical center in the nine-parish area of Acadiana. According to its website, it is the region’s only community-owned and managed hospital, all decisions are made locally by an experienced administrative team and a volunteer Membership Corporation and Board of Trustees.
Lafayette General Surgical Hospital (LGSH) is a short-stay surgical hospital and medical office building in the Lafayette area. It is a joint venture between Lafayette General Medical Center and a group of local surgeons. Every aspect of the facility has been designed with patients and their families in mind. LGSH patients are rest assured that they will be provided some of the best surgeons, over 100 years of nursing experience and the backup of an acute medical center on the same campus. Patients and their families are given courteous, personalized attention with surgical care of the highest quality.
MeadowBrook Specialty Hospital—MeadowBrook is a 68-bed long-term. acute-care hospital offering specialized in-patient programs from two campuses. MeadowBrook serves the needs of patients who are chronically ill, suffering from cardiac, neurological or pulmonary conditions, as well as neuropathy, arthritis, chronic pain and wound care conditions.
Lafayette also has numerous surgery centers, chemical dependency facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, support groups and more than 170 dentists in the Acadiana area.
Local chapters of nonprofit organizations like the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association are constantly working toward initiatives to improve the health of our citizens.
MEMBER AREA HOSPITALS
Acadia Vermilion Hospital
(337) 234-5614
acadiahealthcare.com
Heart Hospital of Lafayette
(337) 521-1000
hearthospitaloflafayette.com
Lafayette General Medical Center
(337) 289-7991
lafayettegeneral.com
Lafayette General Surgical Hospital
(337) 289-8060
lgsh.us
Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital LLC
(337) 314-1111Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
(337) 769-4100
lafayettesurgical.com
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette
(337) 289-8180
Meadowbrook Specialty Hospital
(337) 261-1710
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
(337) 289-2000
lourdes.net
Park Place Surgery Center
(337) 237-8119
parkplacesurgery.com
Surgery Center Inc
(337) 233-8603
The Regional Medical Center of Acadiana
(337) 989-6700
Women’s & Children’s Hospital
(337) 521-9100
womens-childrens.com
- Twelve nursing homes are located in Lafayette Parish with almost 1,500 beds
- There are over 400 physicians in Lafayette and over 800 in Acadiana (an eight parish area) covering more than 33 specialties
- There are over 160 dentists in Lafayette and Acadiana including general dentistry, Endodontists (root canal specialist), Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, Pediatric Dentists and Periodontists (gum specialist)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Founded in 1900, the Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute, now called the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, has become the second- largest four-year public university in the state. For over 100 years, UL Lafayette has been built by a strong community that shows pride and spirit towards the university’s ongoing academic tradition. Enrollment at the university is the highest it has been since selective standards were implemented in 1999. The student population at the university is in excess of 17,000, including 1,500 graduate students. UL Lafayette offers 80 bachelor degrees through 10 colleges and schools, including one of the most sophisticated computer science programs in the nation. UL Lafayette’s graduate school offers 29 master degrees and eight doctorates as well.
In 1901, SLII opened on 25 acres of donated land, on what was then the outskirts of Lafayette, with 100 students and eight faculty members. By 1921, the Constitutional Convention renamed SLII to Southwestern Louisiana Institute to enable the school to grant bachelor degrees. The University of Southwestern Louisiana became the new name of SLI in 1960 when it achieved university status. The university received its current name in 1999 as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette when joining the state university system.
Today, UL Lafayette has extended its campus almost 600 acres to include the University Research Park, Cajundome and Convention Center, University Hotel and the state-of-the-art Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, with more than 1,500 works of art. The university campus itself is unique because of its draping oak trees and cypress swamp next to the Student Union. Also, the Walk of Honor, which is paved with bricks bearing the names of UL Lafayette graduates, arranged by class year, is a favorite feature found in the quad. The university’s latest extension is the $29 million Louisiana Immersive Technology Center in University Research Park. The center features an egg-shaped section that contains a six-sided “total immersion space,” where researchers can explore massive amounts of data that have been converted into 3D
images.
There are over 150 clubs and organizations for students to join including, Student Government Association, University Program Council, Association of Future Alumni, Greek letter fraternities and sororities, professional and academic societies, Americorps and other service based clubs. Ragin Cajun students carry on a proud tradition of celebrating life and having fun with a wide variety of events that take place during the spring and fall semesters. Lagniappe Week is a weeklong tradition that takes place every spring semester and includes events such as a pepper eating contest, canoe races, a campus-wide crawfish boil, live music, and The Lake Jump. Homecoming week is also a favorite student tradition that takes place every fall with weeklong activities for students to participate in. UL Lafayette’s Bayou Bijou film series and Performing Arts Department activities also add to the many cultural offerings on campus. Bayou Bijou features national and international independent and alternative films on Wednesday evenings during the spring and fall semesters. The Performing Arts Department presents theater and dance performances by UL Lafayette students and faculty at the newly renovated Burke Hall Theatre throughout the year. And like any university, Ragin Cajun athletics are a favorite pastime that is enjoyed by the entire community. Whether it is baseball, softball, football or basketball, there’s always a game going on and you can be sure to find a tailgating spot with good food and good friends!
UL has earned regional, national and international recognition for excellence in a variety of areas, from environmental biology to cognitive science and francophone studies. The College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions is the third-largest nursing program in the country. The college is also home to lifelike computerized human patients’ simulators and uses virtual reality technology to give students a realistic experience. The university is the only university in Louisiana that has a simulated neonatal, pediatric and labor delivery unit.
The MBA program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is one of the best in the nation, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features UL Lafayette in the new 2011 edition of its book, “The Best 300 Business Schools,” published by Random House. UL Lafayette’s Mathematic Department is one of the Top 100 university math departments in the nation, according to the National Science Foundation. The university is also listed among the 2011 Best Colleges designated by the U.S. News Media Group. The college has also been associated with some famous names, from current writer-in-residence Ernest Gaines to former professors such as, artist Elemore Morgan Jr. and John Kennedy Toole, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “A Confederacy of Dunces.”
UL Lafayette houses several centers of excellence. Some examples include the Center for Louisiana and Deep South Studies, Institute of Cognitive Science, Center for Advanced Computer Studies, and the Center for Cultural and Ecotourism. Each center for excellence attracts top faculty to the university and enables students to participate in advanced research. In regards to the science arena, the university is one among 20 teams chosen worldwide to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon. In 2004, UL Lafayette created the CajunBot, a six-wheeled ATV autonomous vehicle, in response to the U.S. Department of Defense mandate that one- third of all ground vehicles in the U.S. Armed Forces be replaced with robotic vehicles by the year 2015. Team CajunBot has competed in all three DARPA Grand Challenges and has received national recognition.
After 34 years, Dr. Ray Authement, the nation’s longest-serving public university president, retired as UL Lafayette President after the 2007- 2008 academic year. Dr. E. Joseph Savoie was named as his replacement to become the sixth president of the university.
Savoie is the former Commissioner of Higher Education for the State of Louisiana. Prior to this, Savoie also served as the UL Lafayette Vice President for University Advancement, the executive director of the Alumni Association, program director for the Union Program Council and student government advisor, as well as an adjunct assistant professor.
For more information, call (337) 482-1000 or visit the UL Lafayette website at louisiana.edu.
Other Colleges and Universities
The Lafayette area offers a wide range of postsecondary educational opportunities for students. A community college and numerous vocational and technical schools and colleges augment the UL Lafayette experience and serve a variety of needs for thousands of students in Lafayette Parish. Programs of study offered range from nursing, business and computer programming to teacher preparation, cosmetology and emergency medical services, to name a few.
South Louisiana Community College with its main campus located in Lafayette, is one of the Top Ten fastest growing two year colleges in the U.S. Currently enrolling more than 4,000 students, the college is fully accredited and offers a broad array of transfer associate degree and workforce programs. Courses are available day and evening through both on site and on line delivery for student convenience.
Contact individual schools for a list of their offerings.
Acadiana Area Career College
(337) 896-9776
aaccweb.com
South Louisiana Community College
(337) 521-8896
southlouisiana.edu
Louisiana Technical College
(337) 262-5962
ltc.edu
Remington College
(337) 981-4010
remingtoncollege.edu
University of Phoenix
(337) 237-0464
phoenix.edu/lafayette
Public Schools
The Lafayette Parish School System is comprised of 43 public schools, all accredited by the Louisiana Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The LPSS also has five “Schools of Choice,” six high school “academies,” French Immersion, gifted and alternative programs, and an arts academy. The student population is more than 30,000. Furthering educational excellence, the high schools designated as academies create career-themed learning communities for students and encourage real-world experience through course work and internships. For more information visit the Lafayette Parish School System online at lpssonline.com.Private and Parochial Schools
Inspired by a rich and diverse cultural base, the citizens of Lafayette Parish enjoy a variety of private educational offerings. The oldest of these is the school system offered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette. Thirteen Catholic schools are located throughout Lafayette Parish. In addition, other private schools offer individual attention and excellent programs of study. For more information on Catholic schools, call the Diocese of Lafayette at (337) 261-5543 or visit dol-louisiana.org/ocs/.Member Private Schools
Ascension Episcopal School
(337) 233-9748
aesgators.org
Episcopal School of Acadiana
(337) 365-1416
esacadiana.com
Schools of the Sacred Heart
(337) 662-5275
sshcoteau.org
St Pius Elementary School
(337) 237-3139
stpiuselementary.org
St Thomas More High School
(337) 988-3700
stmcougars.com
Teurlings Catholic High School
(337) 235-5711
tchs.net
Westminster Christian Academy
(337) 948-4623
wcala.org
For more information, call the Lafayette Parish School Board at (337) 521-7000 or visit their website at lpssonline.com.
Stroll through downtown the second Saturday of every month for “2nd Saturday ArtWalk,” from 6-8 pm. Galleries spotlight the work of local and touring artists in over a dozen downtown galleries, restaurants, clubs and shops. In addition to art, ArtWalk also offers live music, food and drink during and after the event. Call (337) 291-5566 for more information and gallery listings or visit the events listing at DowntownLafayette.org.
Treat your ears to the classical sounds of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, one of the fastest growing and most successful regional orchestras in the entire nation. The Orchestra performs concerts at the Heymann Performing Arts Center under the direction of Maestro Mariusz Smolij. Call (337) 232-4277 or visit acadianasymphony.org for season tickets and more information.
See nationally and internationally recognized performing artists in opera, theater, dance and music during the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (PASA) season. Performances are held at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. Call (337) 237-2787 or visit pasa-online.org for a schedule of events and season tickets.
Take in a Broadway show with the Theatre League of Louisiana, the local presenter of nationally touring Broadway productions. The Theatre League of Louisiana Broadway Series features between five and eight presentations each season. All performances are held at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. Call (337) 291-5555 for a full schedule or more information.
Experience the magic of Lafayette Ballet Theatre’s professional ballets, featuring world-class guest artists performing side by side with our area’s talented artists. Unforgettable memories are made through the magical holiday classic. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. For more information, call (337) 262-0444 or visit lafayetteballettheatre.org.
Tap your feet and grab a bite to eat at Bach Lunch, a free weekly music series held on Fridays during the spring and fall in downtown’s Parc Sans Souci. Bach Lunch presents local bands and food from area restaurants from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Call (337) 291-5566 for more information or visit the events listing at DowntownLafayette.org.
Unwind after 5 at Downtown Alive!, a free weekly music series held on Fridays during the spring and fall in downtown Lafayette. DTA! presents local and regional bands from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Call (337) 291-5566 for more information and band schedules or visit the events listing at DowntownLafayette.org.
Take a day trip to Henderson for swamp tours on the Atchafalaya Basin. Enjoy Cajun cuisine at restaurants like Robin’s and Pat’s or Cajun music and cold beer overlooking the basin at McGee’s Landing or the Atchafalaya Club. Relax at Cajun Palms RV Resort, a full service campground resort complete with pool, clubhouse and a tiki bar.
Visit the Village of River Ranch for its fall and spring music series, Rhythms on the River. Local bands play in the Town Square from 5:30–8:30 p.m., and shops keep their doors open late. Call (337) 216-0249 or visit riverranchlafayette.com for more information.
Environmental education programs, exhibits and natural history activities highlight Southwest Louisiana’s unique ecology at Acadiana Park Nature Station. The station is situated on 42 acres of bottomland hardwood forest in the northern part of Lafayette with a three-mile nature trail, guided bird tours and monthly night hikes. Call (337) 291-8448 for more information.
Come monkey around with more than 500 exotic animals from six continents at the Zoo of Acadiana: a 45-acre park nestled away in jungle brush. Get up close and personal with Jolie the White Tiger, Gabriel the Giraffe, countless birds, primates and so much more! Take a ride on the Antelope Express Train and visit the Reptile House. The zoo is open seven days a week from 9 am–5 pm. ZooOfAcadiana.org; (337) 837-4325; 5601 US 90 E, Broussard.
Experience a taste of Germany at the Roberts Cove Germanfest, held the first weekend in October in the community of Roberts Cove, which is about 25 minutes from Lafayette. The fest includes German music, dancing, food and beer. Call (337) 334-8354 or go to robertscovegermanfest.com for more information.
LIBRARIES
Main Library Downtown
301 West Congress St.
Lafayette, LA
(337) 261-5787
Butler Memorial Branch
309 Cora St.
Lafayette, LA
(337) 234-0363
Broussard Branch
100 West Main St.
Broussard, LA
(337) 837-3936
Chenier Center
220 West Willow St., Bldg. C
Lafayette, LA
(337) 291-2941
Duson Branch
708 First St.
Duson, LA
(337) 837-3521
Milton Branch
Cedar Village Shopping Center,
Hwy. 92
(337) 856-5261
North Regional Library
5101 North University Ave.
Carencro, LA
(337) 896-6323
Scott Branch
5808 West Cameron St.
Scott, LA
(337) 232-9321
South Regional Library
6101 Johnston St.
Lafayette, LA
(337) 981-1028
Youngsville Branch
506 Lafayette St.
Youngsville, LA
(337) 856-9385LAFAYETTE MUSEUMS
Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte
National Historical Park & Preserve
501 Fisher Road
(337) 232-0789
nps.gov/jela/new-acadian-cultural-center.htm
This National Park facility features extensive exhibits and artifacts recounting the story of the region’s Acadian population, their history, language, music and architecture. An auditorium features a 40-minute film chronicling the Acadian deportation from Nova Scotia. Publications, music, children’s books and crafts are available for purchase. The center is open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and closed December 25th and Mardi Gras day.
Acadian Village
200 Greenleaf Drive
(337) 981-2364, (800) 962-9133
acadianvillage.org
Lafayette’s oldest authentic vision of life in nineteenth century Southwest Louisiana. Acadian Village is a showcase of authentic homes along a winding bayou, which depicts unique Acadian architecture of the time. The homes were restored on-site and are filled with period antiques. Open daily 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
In the month of December, attend Noel Acadien au Village. It has been a part of LARC’s fundraising history for 30 years. Since the 1950s, LARC has been dedicated to serving the needs of people in our community with developmental disabilities. Throughout LARC’s existence, we have continually expanded to fully include our clients in the mainstream workforce of the community.
Visitors from around the country and across the globe join Acadiana in touring the 10-acre grounds. There is so much to enjoy at Noel Acadien au Village that one trip isn’t enough. After touring the lighting displays, which display over half a million lights, there are carnival rides, nightly live entertainment, local food in Santa’s Kitchen, shopping in the Christmas Store, photos with Santa and so much more!
Acadiana Center for the Arts
101 W. Vermilion St.
(337) 233-7060
AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org
Lafayette’s downtown multidisciplinary arts venue, the Acadiana Center for the Arts, includes a 5,000-square-foot main gallery space and three smaller galleries; lectures and seminars; studio spaces; musical, theatrical and dance performances; and a gift shop. The new theater has seating for 300 and state-of-the-art acoustics. Its re-configurable space can accommodate every type of performance—theater, dance, film and music—from a full orchestra to a Cajun or Zydeco band. The new space also will house AcA’s well-known programs, such as Louisiana Crossroads and the Arts in Education Family Performance Series, providing a much-needed hub for arts in the heart of Acadiana.
Alexandre Mouton House & Lafayette Museum
1122 Lafayette St.
(337) 234-2208
The Lafayette Museum is the nineteenth century home of Louisiana’s first Democratic Governor, Alexandre
Mouton. Period furnishings, paintings, documents, maps and Mardi Gras costumes are on display, in addition to artifacts from the Civil War. During the Christmas season, the museum is decorated inside and out by area florists. The house and museum are open Tuesday–Saturday from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 1–4 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays.
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
515 Cathedral Street
(337) 232-1322
saintjohncathedral.org
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, completed in 1916, is listed on the National Registry of Historic Properties. Located near the Dutch Romanesque church is the third oldest oak tree recognized by the Live Oak Society. The aboveground cemetery dates back to 1820. The museum chronicles the parish history through artifacts, documents and memorabilia. It also houses a notable Italian Nativity. The adjoining gift shop offers modestly priced cards, jewelry, art and hand crafted items. Pre-arranged tours are available. Open Monday–Friday 9 a.m.– noon, 1–4 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Acadiana
201 E. Congress St.
(337) 232-8500
childrensmuseumofacadiana.com
The hands-on Children’s Museum of Acadiana in downtown Lafayette is a colorful, exciting place where children enjoy “Learning By Doing.” Exhibits are designed for children from toddlers to age 10 and include a television station, bubble factory and grocery store. Children can also visit the Café des Enfants, Reuseum and Ambulance. The museum offers field trips, birthday parties and scout workshops and is open to the public Tuesday–Saturday, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium
433 Jefferson St.
(337) 291-5544
lafayettesciencemuseum.org
The Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium downtown presents over 10,000 square feet of exhibitions; planetarium shows; hands-on, interactive experiences; films; and workshops on science, history and culture. Traveling exhibitions, from organizations like the Smithsonian Institution and National Science
Foundation, change quarterly as do planetarium shows. The museum and planetarium are open Tuesday from 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Wednesday–Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.– 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1–6 p.m.
Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum
University of Louisiana, Lafayette
710 E. St. Mary Blvd.
(337) 482-2278
museum.louisiana.edu
The Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum in Lafayette, Louisiana is Acadiana’s architectural landmark and the largest art museum between Houston and New Orleans. The museum features a variety of changing exhibitions and a continuing schedule of lectures and programs. Come enjoy the museum and the beauty of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus just blocks away from the galleries, shops and famous restaurants of downtown Lafayette and the Oil Center. The museum is open 9 a.m.–5p.m. Tuesday–Thursday; 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday; and is closed on Sundays, Mondays and major holidays.
Vermilionville
300 Fisher Road
(337) 233-4077
(866) 99-BAYOU
vermilionville.org
Vermilionville is a Cajun and Creole Heritage and Folklife Park located along the banks of the Bayou Vermilion in Lafayette. The historic village is made up of 20 structures, seven of which are original homes of the area that have been moved to our site. In addition to the homes, Vermilionville’s village includes a Native American hut, a blacksmith shop, a schoolhouse, a chapel and more.
The village’s structures, the artifacts found inside and even the plants on the grounds, are meant to represent life for the early Acadian and Creole settlers in Louisiana between the years of 1765 and 1890. Costumed historical interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts, cooking, gardening and music throughout the village. Schedule a boat tour down the Bayou Vermilion to see Lafayette from a whole new vantage point (weather and water conditions permitting).
Although every effort has been made to recreate a time period of the past, a few modern conveniences have been added. Our structures are air conditioned and handicapped accessible.
Join us on Saturdays for our Cajun Jams or Sundays for our live band. Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman, is open daily for lunch. In addition to the menu, we offer a plate lunch or buffet each day. Fridays always feature an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet!
Vermilionville also has an 8-room, interactive watershed exhibit, showcasing how humans affect waterways and what the water means to mankind, focusing specifically on the Bayou Vermilion.
The on-site gift shop is filled with this area’s locally-crafted items, Cajun and Creole music, movies, books and art, plus beautiful fleur-de-lis items. Yearly memberships are available. Vermilionville is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10am–4pm. The village is closed on Mondays and major holidays.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE ATHLETICS
The university participates in NCAA Division I football, baseball, women’s soccer, softball, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, tennis, track and field and cross-country. Club and intramural sports such as the past national champion water ski team are also offered. These nationally recognized programs continue to grow and succeed each year.
Acadiana businesses and residents enjoy watching their Ragin’ Cajun athletic events. For news, schedules, statistics and tickets visit ragincajuns.com.
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
City Park Golf Course — (337) 291-5557
Vieux Chenes Golf Course — (337) 837-1159
Wetlands Golf Course — (337) 291-7151
PRIVATE GOLF COURSES
Acadian Hills Country Club — (337) 232-4010
LeTriomphe Golf Course — (337) 856-9005
Oakbourne Country Club — (337) 235-2324
Farm D’Allie Golf Club — (337) 886-2227
GOLF DRIVING RANGES
Lafayette Golf Academy — (337) 981-2100
North University Golf Center — (337) 235-5959
Farm D’Allie Golf Club — (337) 886-2227
SKATING RINKS
Skate Zone Inc. (inline/roller) — (337) 988-1400
Louisiana Hockeyplex (ice) — (337) 896-2040
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
Earl Jay Chris Pool — (337) 291-8827
Girard Park Pool — (337) 291-8352
ML King Swimming Pool — (337) 291-8090
OJ Mouton Swimming Pool — (337) 291-5517
BOWLING
Acadiana Lanes — (337) 981-4034
Lafayette Lanes — (337) 234-8384
MOVIE THEATERS
Broussard 10 — (337) 330-0046
Carmike 10 — (337) 989-8007
Grand Theater 16 — (337) 210-1631
Celebrity Theatre — (337) 330-0029
Grand Theater 14 — (337) 984-5040
Northgate Cinema — (337) 237-2486
HORSEBACK RIDING
Lafayette Riding Academy — (337) 856-5917
Tally-Ho Riding Academy — (337) 856-5793
Willow Oaks Equestrian Center — (337) 981-3499
MISCELLANEOUS
Kart Ranch — (337) 837-5278
Rok Haus — (337) 981-8116
In addition to the places mentioned above, Lafayette offers many more interesting sites to visit, including UL Lafayette’s Cypress Lake, several outdoor paintball courses and numerous neighborhood parks.
From large malls to souvenir and antique shops, Lafayette and its surrounding area collectively known as Acadiana, have something for everyone. Lafayette is also the Hub City for shopping, drawing visitors from within a 50-mile radius. These 600,000 shoppers add up to continuously record-breaking sales tax revenues for Lafayette’s retail centers. The Mall of Acadiana offers national apparel stores, while Lifestyle Shopping Centers are going up in neighborhoods for added convenience.
There are five major shopping areas: The Mall of Acadiana, Northgate Mall, The Oil Center, River Ranch Traditional Neighborhood Development and Downtown Lafayette. All five offer the consumer a great variety of goods and services in Lafayette, and each offers a unique atmosphere. At the Mall of Acadiana, shoppers can find major department stores and national retail chains, while Northgate Mall offers the same options across town. The Oil Center, River Ranch and the downtown area contain locally owned shops selling clothing, gifts and unique items, in addition to restaurants. There are also dozens of other shopping centers and national chains to meet the needs of shoppers.
A complete list of the merchants in all five areas can also be obtained from Lafayette Economic Development Authority at (337) 593-1400.
One taste of Cajun cooking is all you need to understand what all the rest of the country is talking about. The Acadians started with gumbo and etouffeé, staples that have evolved today into dishes that are considered fine dining and are copied around the world. Our local chefs have a knack for taking simple ingredients and turning them into spectacular dishes.
There are plenty of authentic Cajun restaurants that serve up not only good cooking but the whole experience with music and atmosphere.
The area’s restaurant offerings aren’t limited to Cajun food. Lafayette’s restaurant arena has diversified to include Japanese, Greek, Lebanese, Italian, Indian, Mexican, Thai and many other styles of cooking. The city also now boasts several ethnic markets, with prepared food items and ingredients for ethnic meals at home. View the Chamber’s membership directory for a list of area restaurants.
LOUISIANA’S MOST UNIQUE CROP—CRAWFISH
Abundant in the swamps and marshes across south Louisiana, crawfish were a favorite food of early residents. Centuries later, crawfish season in Louisiana is still exciting, with crawfish boils and backyard parties, a time-honored tradition.
Traditionally, nothing is more common in Cajun Country than an old fashioned crawfish boil, but there are dozens of ways to prepare them—crawfish etouffeé, crawfish pies, fried crawfish po’boys, gumbos, appetizer selections and even savory deserts, like a crawfish beignet.
But if you want the real Cajun experience, then you’re going to go for the crawfish boil. All you need is a 60
pound bag of our select live crawfish, seafood boil seasoning, a few ears of corn and a couple red potatoes, a large crawfish boiling pot and about 20 of your closest friends. After boiling, empty the pot of boiled crawfish on a wooden picnic table covered in newspaper, pop in your favorite selection of Cajun music and get to peelin’!
Music and food are an integral part of the Cajun way of life. This is evidenced by the many festivals held in the region with entertainment provided by Cajun music and irresistible food.
Although there’s a festival somewhere every weekend in Acadiana, Lafayette’s two main festivals represent both the Cajun culture and its international influences. And, of course, each festival has a food component, so you won’t go hungry while dancing the day and night away.
Started in 1972 as an effort to keep Cajun culture alive, Festivals Acadiens et Creoles has grown into a free three-day festival in October, attracting people of many different nationalities from all over the world. Festivals Acadiens et Creoles features some of the finest Cajun, Creole and Zydeco musicians around.
The festival is held in Girard Park and also offers authentic Cajun and Creole cooking, rich cultural heritage and art components, with the Bayou Food Festival, Louisiana Craft Fair and Louisiana Fold Roots held in conjunction with the music. Visit festivalsacadiens.com for more information.
Festival International de Louisiane is a free five-day international festival held every April in downtown Lafayette. The festival brings together some of the most talented artists from around the world in celebration of the French cultural heritage of southern Louisiana, primarily a combination of French, African, Caribbean and Hispanic influences. Each year, performing visual and culinary artists from Europe, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and the Americas are invited to share their talents with Louisiana artists, residents and visitors.
Since its creation, Festival International de Louisiane has become famous as a premier presenter of some of the most unique world musicians and performances in the United States. Popular Louisiana artists such as Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, D.L. Menard, Terrance Simien, Marc Broussard and Marcia Ball have
all performed on stages at the festival. For more information, call the festival office at (337) 232-8086 or go online to festivalinternational.com.
MARDI GRAS
A Louisiana tradition, Lafayette has its own style of Mardi Gras, which is the second-largest in the state. The Mardi Gras season features parades, balls, masking and more, most in a family friendly atmosphere. Krewes begin gearing up for the season months in advance, as do the Lafayette and independent Mardi Gras associations. The festivities kick off each year with the Friday night parade and Le Festival de Mardi Gras ˆ Lafayette at Cajun Field and continue through Fat Tuesday. Surrounding towns all have their own version of Mardi Gras as well, from the courirs (runs) in the countryside to Eunice’s La Grande Boucherie. For more information on Lafayette Mardi Gras, go to lafayette.travel
Other Area Festivals Combining Music and Food:
- Rice Capital Championship Gumbo Cook-Off January, Crowley
- Washington Catfish Festival March, Washington
- Cajun Hot Sauce Festival April, New Iberia
- Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival May, Breaux Bridge
- Opelousas Spice & Music Festival June, Opelousas
- Erath 4th of July Celebration July, Erath
- Gueydan Duck Festival August, Gueydan
- Delcambre Shrimp Festival August, Delcambre
- Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival September, Morgan City
- Rayne Frog Festival September, Rayne
- Louisiana Cajun Food Festival October, Kaplan
- Louisiana Cotton Festival October, Ville Platte
- Abbeville’s Cattle Festival October, Abbeville
- Louisiana Yambilee Festival October, Opelousas
- Crowley Rice Festival October, Crowley
- Abbeville’s Giant Omelet Celebration November, Abbeville
In Lafayette, you can stay in luxury, stay in history or stay in budget. Visitors to the Lafayette area find plenty of comfortable places to stay, ranging from historic bed and breakfasts to modern motels and hotels with all the amenities. Hotel construction is constant in Lafayette. There’s always a new place to stay, and older hotels are undergoing renovation to keep up with the growth. Lafayette offers three full-service hotels and boasts over 4,500 sleeping rooms city wide.
The Lafayette Convention & Visitors Bureau has a listing of all Lafayette accommodations. Contact them at (337) 232-3737 or 800-346-1958 or visit their website at lafayettetravel.com.
Area Member Hotels
America’s Best Value Inn
(337) 269-9779
Baymont Inn & Suites
(337) 769-2900
Bendel Executive Suites
(337) 261-0604
bendelexec.com
Candlewood Suites Lafayette
(337) 984-6900 candlewoodsuites.com
Carriage House Hotel
(337) 769-8400
thecarriagehousesuites.com
Courtyard by Marriott
(337) 232-5005
marriott.com/lftcy
Crowne Plaza Lafayette- South Acadiana
(337) 233-8120
crowneplaza.com/lafayettesouth
Cypress Bend Resort & Conference Center
(318) 590-1500
cypressbend.com
Days Inn Lafayette
(337) 237-8880
daysinnlafayette.com
Drury Inn & Suites
(337) 262-0202
druryhotels.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Lafayette South
(337) 233-5558
Fairfield Inn By Marriott - Lafayette
(337) 235-9898
Hampton Inn & Suites – Lafayette
(337) 266-5858
lafayettesuites.hamptoninn.com
Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome
(337) 291-1977
lafayettecajundome.stayhgi.com
Hilton Lafayette
(337) 235-6111
lafayette.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
(337) 456-6900 hiexpress.com/lafayettela
Holiday Inn Lafayette
(337) 233-6815
holiday-inn.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lafayette
(337) 291-1088
757.lq.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Broussard/ Lafayette
(337) 330-8081
lq.com/broussard
Microtel Inn & Suites
(337) 235-9010 microtel.com
Microtel Inn & Suites of Breaux Bridge
(337) 332-0432 microtelinn.com
Residence Inn by Marriott in Lafayette
(337) 232-3341
Staybridge Suites Lafayette
(337) 267-4666 staybridge.com/lafayettela
The Juliet Hotel
(337) 261-2225
juliethotel.com
Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
(337) 234-3700 wingatehotels.com
A B C E e F G H I L M P R S U W
Accountants Architects Automotive - Sales Business Communications/Broadcasting Computer Sales/Service Courier/Delivery Services Economic Development Education Electric Employment Energy Entertainment entertainment Financial Fitness/Healthclub Flooring/Wallcovering Government Health Home Maintenance/Improvement Insurance Landscaping Legal Lodging Medical Supplies Miscellaneous Pest Control Plumbing/Heating/AC Real Estate Recreation Restaurants Retail/Shopping Security System Spas/Salons Utilities Worship
Accountants
Philips, Goodson and Co., L.L.C. 120 Oil Center Dr., Bldg 12
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-263-1467 [email protected]
www.phillipsgoodsoncpa.com
Accountants
Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis and Hutchinson, LLC 100 Petroleum Dr.
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-232-3637 [email protected]
www.wmddh.com
Accountants
Broussard, Poche, Lewis and Breaux, LLC P.O. Box 61400
Lafayette LA
70596, 337-988-4930 [email protected]
www.bplb.com
Architects
DandB Architecture 404 Commercial Parkway
Broussard LA
70518, 337-839-1155 [email protected]
Automotive - Sales
Gerry Lane Enterprises 6615 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge LA
Business
LUS Fiber 1314 Walker Rd.
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-210-4554 [email protected] www.lusfiber.com
Business
LUS Fiber 1314 Walker Rd.
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-210-4554 [email protected] www.lusfiber.com
Business
Lafayette Utilities System 1314 Walker Rd.
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-291-8930 [email protected]
www.lus.org
Business
Lafayette Utilities System 1314 Walker Rd.
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-291-8930 [email protected]
www.lus.org
Business
Rault Resources Group 400 E. Kaliste Saloom
Lafayette
LA 70508, 504-466-8380; 504-581-1314
Business
Acadiana Regional Development District/ECGC Women's Business Center 601 Loire Ave., Suite C
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-889-0211 [email protected]
www.ecgcwbc.com
Business
HNTB 9100 Blue Bonnett Centre, Ste. 301
Baton Rouge LA
70809, 225-368-2800 [email protected]
www.hntb.com
Business
Chase Tower 600 Jefferson, Ste. 500
Lafayette LA
70501, 337-266-2107 [email protected]
www.chasetowerlafayette.com
Business
14C Corporation 2701 Johnston St., Suite 201
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-233-1272 [email protected]
Business
14C
2701 Johnston St., Suite 201 Lafayette
LA 70503, 337-233-1272
Business
CLM Equipment, Inc. 3135 US. Hwy 90 East
Broussard LA
70518, 337-837-6693 [email protected]
clmequipment.com
Communications/Broadcasting
ATandT 365 Canal St., Room 3000
New Orleans LA
70140, 504-528-7002 [email protected]
www.att.com
Computer Sales/Service
Doghouse Computers 1514 S. College Rd.
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-289-9153 [email protected]
www.doghousecomputers.net
Computer Sales/Service
CBM Technology P.O. Box 321 Breaux Bridge
LA 70517, 337-233-5010
[email protected] or [email protected] www.cbmtech.com
Courier/Delivery Services
KMF Errand and Delivery Services, LLC 148 Gulf Rose Dr.
Crowley LA
70526, 337-250-9343 [email protected] www.kmferrands.com
entertainment
Paragon Casino Resort 324 Camp Street
New Orleans LA
70130, 504-210-1211 [email protected] paragoncasinoresort.com
Financial
Home Bank P.O. Box 81459
Lafayette LA
70598, 337-237-1960 [email protected]
home24bank.com
Financial
Washington State Bank 103 N. Main Street
Washington LA
70589, 337-826-3641 [email protected]
washingtonstatebankla.com
Financial
IBERIABANK 200 W. Congress
Lafayette LA
70505, 337-521-4880 [email protected]
www.iberiabank.com
Fitness/Healthclub
Red Lerille's Health and Racquet Club, Inc. 301 Doucet Rd.
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-984-7256 [email protected]
Flooring/Wallcovering
The Floor Trader 1320 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.
Lafayette LA
Government
Lafayette Consolidated Government 705 W. University
Lafayette LA
70502, 337-291-8307 [email protected]
lafayettela.gov
Health
Dr. Curtis H. Roy and Associates 3703 Johnston
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-981-9811 www.drcurtisroyandassociates.com
Health
Lafayette General Medical Center P.O. Box 52009
Lafayette LA
70505, 337-289-8600 [email protected] lafayettegenral.com
Health
LHC Group 500 W. Pinhook
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-233-7358 [email protected]
lhcgroup.com
Health
The Regional Health System of Acadiana 2810 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-989-6764 [email protected] medicalcenterofacadiana.com
Health
Hamilton Medical Group P.O. Box 69700
Lafayette LA
70596, 337-988-8802 [email protected]
hamilton-medical-group.com
Health
Barras Family Dentistry 116 Rue Beauregard
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-235-3395 [email protected]
barrasfamilydentistry.com
Health
Lourdes After Hours 3333 Drusilla Ln.
Baton Rouge LA
70809, 337-214-9352 [email protected] www.lourdesafterhours.com
Health
Hospice of Acadiana 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200
Lafayette LA
70506-3240, 337-232-1234 [email protected]
www.hospiceacadiana.com
Health
Acadiana Prescription Shop 454 Hyman Blvd.
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-233-4017
Health
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital 1101 Kaliste Saloom
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-769-4194 [email protected]
Health
ACI Hearing and Balance Center, Inc. 315 S. College Rd., Suite 100
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-235-6601 [email protected]
www.acihearing.com
Health
Triumph MeadowBrook Specialty Hospital 204 Energy Pkwy.
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-261-1711 [email protected]
www.triumph-healthcare.com
Health
Centurion Medical 2701 Johnston, Ste. 100
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-261-2633 [email protected]
Health
BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana 5025 Reitz
Baton Rouge LA
70809, 225-298-1438 [email protected]
www.bcbsla.com
Home Maintenance/Improvement
Mike Baker Brick / Busch Fireplaces 406 Settlers Trace
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-295-9985 [email protected] www.mikebakerbrick.com
Home Maintenance/Improvement
Jim Olivier's Home Improvement 107 Fairbane Dr.
Lafayette LA
70507, 337-235-0990 [email protected]
www.jimolivier.com
Insurance
Allstate Insurance - Chris E. Canty 318 A Guilbeau Rd.
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-993-0552 [email protected]
www.allstate.com
Insurance
Dwight Andrus Insurance 500 Dover Lafayette
LA 70503, 337-981-7300
[email protected] www.andrus.com
Landscaping
Lafayette Landscape, Inc. 301 Normandy
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-280-4942 [email protected] lafayettelandscape.com
Legal
Onebane Law Firm 1200 Camellia Blvd.
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-237-2660 [email protected]
onebane.com
Legal
Preis and Roy PLC 108 Versilles Blvd., #400
Lafayette LA
70509, 337-237-6062 [email protected]
www.preisroy.com
Legal
Allen and Gooch 2000 Kaliste Saloom #400
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-291-1000 [email protected]
www.allengooch.com
Legal
Jones Walker 8555 United Plaza
Baton Rouge
LA 70809, 225-248-3575
www.joneswalker.com
Lodging
Hampton Inn and Suites / Residence Inn 1910 S. College
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-266-5858 [email protected]
lafayettesuites.hampton.com
Lodging
Fairfield Inn and Suites - Marriott 1606 W. Pinhook
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-233-5558 [email protected]
marriott.com/lftfs
Lodging
Bendel Executive Suites 213 Bendel Rd.
Lafayette LA
70503-2924, 337-261-0604 [email protected]
www.bendelexec.com
Lodging
Hilton Lafayette 1521 W. Pinhook
Lafayette LA
70505, 337-235-6111 [email protected] www.lafayette.hilton.com
Lodging
Holiday Inn Lafayette Hotel/Convention Center 2032 N.E. Evangeline Thru
Lafayette LA
70501, 337-233-6815 [email protected]
www.holidayinn.com/lafayette/la
Lodging
Baymont Inn and Suites 2207 N.E. Evangeline Thru
Lafayette LA
70505, 337-769-9290 [email protected]
Medical Supplies
Premier Medical Equipment, Inc. 453 Bertrand Dr.
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-237-1130 [email protected]
www.premier-medical.com
Miscellaneous
Bizzuka 105 Chapel Dr.
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-216-4423 x101 [email protected]
www.bizzuka.com
Miscellaneous
Oreck Clean Home Center 3619 Ambassador Caffery, Suite D
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-781-1684 [email protected]
Miscellaneous
Brother's on the Boulevard 101 Arnold Blvd.
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-984-7749 [email protected]
www.brothersontheblvd.com
Miscellaneous
Via Villani's 514 Guilbeau, Ste. D
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-988-5299 [email protected]
Pest Control
J and J Exterminating 514 N. Pine St.
DeRidder LA
70634, 337-463-4576 [email protected]
www.jjext.com
Plumbing/Heating/AC
Barry's Air Conditioning, Inc. 136 N. Long St.
Lafayette LA
70506-2064, 337-232-4741 [email protected]
Real Estate
Andrus-Boudreaux 1245 Camelia Blvd., Suite 200
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-984-9480 [email protected]
Real Estate
Van Eaton and Romero Realtors 2000 Kaliste Saloom Rd.
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-233-1700 www.vaneatonromero.com
Real Estate
Flo G. Meadows - Coldwell Banker Commercial 806 E. St. Mary
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-262-7888 [email protected]
www.pelicanrealestate.com
Real Estate
Doug Ashy Building Materials 4956 Johnston
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-984-2116 [email protected]
www.dougashy.com
Real Estate
Key Property Management and Leasing 719 Coolidge St.
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-234-3915
Real Estate
Keller Williams Realty 900 S. College Rd., Ste. 100
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-735-9300 [email protected]
www.lafayettehotproperties.com
Recreation
Vermilionville 340 Fisher Road
Lafayette LA
70505, 337-237-8360 [email protected]
bayouvermilion.org
Restaurants
Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery 3511 Ambassador Parkway
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-981-1496 [email protected] lafayette/tiltedkilt.com
Restaurants
Prejean's Restaurant 3480 NE. Evangeline Trwy.
Lafayette LA
70507, 337-896-3247 EXT 231 [email protected] www.prejeans.com
Restaurants
Agave Mexican Grill and Cantina 200 E. Vermillion
Lafayette LA
70501, 337-289-0000 [email protected]
www.agavelafayette.com
Restaurants
Blue Dog Cafe / Jolie's Louisiana Bistro 1211 W. Pinhook
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-237-0005 [email protected]
www.bluedogcafe.com
Restaurants
Sonic 4792 Johnston
Lafayette LA
70506, 337-981-1212 [email protected]
www.sonic.com
Restaurants
Tsunmai Sushi 412 Jefferson St.
Lafayette LA
70501, 337-234-3471 [email protected] www.servingsushi.com
Restaurants
Pimon Thai Restaurant 4650 Johnston St.
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-278-7424
Retail/Shopping
Paul's Jewelry 325 Oil Center Drive
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-233-6975 [email protected] paulsfinejewelry.com
Retail/Shopping
The Fontana Center 709 Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-234-7018 [email protected]
fontanacenter.com
Retail/Shopping
The Fontana Center 709 Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-234-7018 [email protected]
fontanacenter.com
Retail/Shopping
The Fontana Center 709 Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette LA
70508, 337-234-7018 [email protected]
fontanacenter.com
Retail/Shopping
Planet Nutrition 4660 Johnston
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-406-2348 www.planet-nutrition.net
Security System
Argus Security Group / Acadian Ambulance Service P.O. Box 5190 Bossier City
LA 71171, 337-289-0211
[email protected] www.pelicansecuritynetwork.com
Spas/Salons
Coccolare Spa 331 Doucet Rd.
Lafayette LA
70503, 337-769-7546 [email protected]
www.coccolarespa.com
Utilities
SLEMCO 3420 Hwy 167 N.
Lafayette LA
70509, 337-896-2515 [email protected]
slemco.com
Utilities
Cox Communications 2121 Airline Hwy
Metairie LA
70001, 504-358-6211 [email protected]
cox.com
Utilities
Superior Energy Services 5801 US 90 East
Lafayette LA
70518, 337-714-4545 [email protected]
www.superiorenergy.com
Worship
Lafayette Parish Assessor 1010 Lafayette Street
Lafayette LA
70502, 337-291-7082 [email protected]
lafayetteassessor.com
Worship
Lafayette Parish Sheriff P.O. Drawer 3568
Lafayette LA
70500, 337-231-6365 [email protected]
lafayettesheriff.com
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