Section INDEvents

ICYMI: State of LPSS Luncheon

The newest addition to the Independent Lecture Series showcased progress within the Lafayette Parish School System as it made a pitch for voters to support the April 29 .5 cent sales tax proposal.

INDesign Awards: In Perfect Form

Two projects representing the all-important and fast-growing tech sector in Lafayette — one for architecture the other for interior design — a renovated city hall in Jennings, and last, but certainly not least, a gateway sign at the intersection of Jefferson and Cypress streets that will welcome scores of people to Downtown Lafayette for decades to come: This year’s Gold INDesign winners are as diverse a group as we have ever presented since launching the awards in 2005.

INDesign Awards: Of Time and Place

Back in 2005, after realizing that the Acadiana region lacked significant recognition of the talented work of local architects, home designers and interior designers and decorators, The Independent launched The INDesign Awards.

Durel Roast moved back a day to Dec. 15

The 6:30-9 p.m. event at The DoubleTree by Hilton will feature many of Durel’s friends and political allies (and probably a few surprises) giving the outgoing city-parish president a send-off for the ages.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The ABiz Entrepreneur of the Year Symposium is November 12.

Celebrating Entrepreneurship

Independent, ABiz, INNOV8 Acadiana and Downtown Lafayette collaborate in first-ever Celebration of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Nov. 12-14

Local candidates set to take stump

Lafayette gets a dose of old-fashioned politicking when candidates for elected office across the parish gather at The Stump Speech at the Horse Farm to make their pitches to voters.

IberiaBank and LHC Group team up to sponsor the 2015 WWMB Luncheon

Eight Women Who Mean Business honorees and one Trailblazer will be honored this year. Since 1999, 125 local women of distinction have received the Women Who Mean Business Award from ABiz Magazine. They represent a broad range of professions, including business, law, medicine, education, hospitality, media, insurance, banking, non-profits, public service, oil and gas, and more.

INDesign Awards on AOC beginning this week

If you missed the April 16 event honoring the finest in local architecture and interior design and featuring noted urban designer Steve Mouzon, you can catch it on AOC.

And the winners are ...

The judges have finally spoken and the results are in: 27 commercial and residential projects along with their designers will be honored at the 2015 INDesign Awards luncheon on April 16.

Hot off the press: Acadiana Bride

IND Media’s Spring/Summer 2015 Acadiana Bride magazine is out just in time for our 18th annual Bridal Show, slated for Sunday, March 8, at the Cajundome Convention Center.

Something borrowed, something blue...

Whether you’re planning a traditional, boho or beach wedding, you’ll be inspired for your big day at the 18th annual Bridal Show sponsored by IND Media.

INDevents 2015 Lineup Announced

Already working on your calendar for 2015? IND Media has a few “don’t miss” dates that you just might want to put in your Outlook. “We’ve been working very hard to put together a schedule early so that staff, sponsors and attendees can plan ahead,” says IND Media Co-publisher Cherry Fisher May.

You name it

Martini contest underway The mix masters at Ruffino's are whipping up a special concoction for the fashionistas next week just for the INDstyle Awards. This is your chance to give it a name (and score...

Shop the Runway at the 2014 IND Style Awards

Here's what you need to know to be part of Lafayette's own Fashion Night Out. Photo by Travis Gauthier The IND Style Awards were created in 2012 to celebrate Lafayette's unique fashion sense and the...

Lawrence Lessig Keynotes ABiz's Top 50 Luncheon

Allen & Gooch reunites with Whitney Bank to sponsor the sixth annual event honoring Acadiana's top companies. Lawrence Lessig Keynotes ABiz's Top 50 Luncheon Allen & Gooch reunites with...

Ticket deadline is Aug. 13 for Top 50 Biz Luncheon

The deadline to purchase tickets for the 2014 ABiz Top 50 Business Luncheon featuring top-selling author, political activist and Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig is only two weeks away. Lawrence...

Ticket deadline Thursday for UL sports luncheon

The May installment of the IND Monthly Lecture Series luncheon will feature UL Director of Athletics Scott Farmer. The deadline to purchase tickets for the May installment of the IND Monthly Lecture...

INDesign Awards and Luncheon Returns April 24

The INDesign Awards is an annual juried competition to recognize excellence in architecture, interior design and historic preservation in Lafayette and the five surrounding parishes. [Editor's Note:...

INDesign Awards entry deadline is next week

Due to the chaos of Mardi Gras and the weather, the entry deadline for this year's INDesign Awards has been extended by one week. "Next House" by the Building Institute was a 2013 INDesign...

Calling all designers

Entries are now being accepted for The INDesign Awards, which are presented each spring to honor exemplary projects in commercial and residential architecture and interior design, historic...

Call for entries

Entries are now being accepted for The INDesign Awards, which are presented each spring to honor exemplary projects in commercial and residential architecture and interior design, historic...

Entrée to Biz Breakfast is Back

Dr. Loren Scott returns Oct. 17 to share his 2014 Louisiana Economic Outlook at the 10th annual event, a joint-production of ABiz, MidSouth Bank and Andrus Insurance. Dr. Loren Scott is set to share...

Celebrating Fashion, Lafayette-Style

Announcing the sponsors of the 2013 INDstyle Awards The INDstyle Awards were launched last year as a celebration of Lafayette's sense of style, the people who wear it well and the local retailers who...

Tickets On Sale for 2013 WWMB Luncheon

IberiaBank and LHC Group return as presenting co-sponsors of this inspirational event. As we at IND Media (publishers of ABiz) celebrate a decade in the business of connecting targeted, niche, local...

Whitney, Allen & Gooch Return as Top 50 Sponsors

Bank and law firm cosponsor Aug. 28 luncheon featuring Advocate Publisher John Georges as keynote speaker. John Georges will be the keynote speaker for the 2013 ABiz Acadiana Top 50 Business Luncheon...

Coming Together to Honor INDesign Award Winners

Returning sponsors IberiaBank, Van Eaton & Romero and Paul Michael Company are joined by Tops for the 2013 event. Photo by Robin May 2013 INDesign Award and Smart Growth Lecture sponsors, from...

Politics in Louisiana 2013

Featuring John Maginnis, Author and Syndicated Independent Journalist PRESENTS Politics in Louisiana 2013: What to Expect from the Upcoming Legislative Session, Senate Race and Our Governor's...

State of the Parish Luncheon February 6

Now in his third and final term, City-Parish President Joey Durel still has a full agenda to discuss at the annual State of the Parish Luncheon address. Now in his third and final term, City-Parish...

IND Events 8-15-12

Pulitzer winner Steven Coll addresses largest-ever ABiz Top 50 crowd Frank's Casing Crew and Paul Michael Co. join supporting sponsors Deadline for tickets for the fourth annual ABiz Top 50 Luncheon...

Abiz Top 50 Business Luncheon - August 23, 2012

Keynote Speaker for ABiz Top 50 Luncheon is Steven Coll Two-time Pulitzer Prize-Winning  Author of Private Empire: Exxon Mobil and American Power President of The New America Foundation. Abiz Top 50...

Does Housing Pay Its Way?

** presents Laying the Foundation for a Strong Local Economy** Does Housing Pay Its Way? Tuesday, March 20 | Noon | The Hilton Lafayette Keynote Speaker: Elliott Eisenberg,Elliott Eisenberg, Senior...

Call for Entries for 2012 INDesign Awards

2012 INDesign Awards for Excellence in Architecture, Interior Design, Historic Preservation and Urban Planning. Call for Entries! Deadline: FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012. Send by email to Robin Hebert at...

Special Recognition

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 **Acadian Companies, Schumacher Group, Louisiana Rice Mill receive top honors at annual Acadiana Top 50 Business Luncheon Sept. 1 ** Wednesday, August 24, 2011 **Acadian...

2011 INDesign Awards Video

Video: 2011 INDesign Awards for Excellence in Architecture, Interior Design, Historic Preservation and Urban Planning PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2009 AND 2010 2011 INDesign Awards for Excellence in...

Building A World-Class Community

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 In opening his eighth annual State of the Parish address at the Cajundome Convention Center Feb. 16, Joey Durel borrowed a line from Ryan Teten, an assistant political...

Redistricting Louisiana

IBERIABANK presents The Independent Weekly's Lecture Series** Redistricting Louisiana:** The Challenges and Consequences for Acadiana Wednesday, March 2, 2011 **Wednesday, March 2, 2011 ****IBERIABANK...

2011 INDesign Awards

2011 INDesign Awards for Excellence in Architecture, Interior Design, Historic Preservation and Urban Planning OPEN TO PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2009 AND 2010 2011 INDesign Awards for Excellence in...

Superman Takes Flight

Controversial film draws hundreds, initiates public dialogue. Photos by Travis Gauthier The Jan. 12 screening of the acclaimed documentary Waiting for Superman - the first event in the 2010...

State of the Parish

IBERIABANK presents The Independent Weekly's Lecture Series The President's Annual Report on the State of Lafayette Parish with City Parish President Joey Durel . An overview of the current state of...

Waiting for Superman

IberiaBank presents The Independent Weekly Lecture Series Waiting for "Superman" a Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion From Davis Guggenheim, the Academy-Award®-winning director of An...

Celebrating the Accomplishments of Women

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Hundreds gather to honor the winners of the 2010 Women Who Mean Business Awards. A crowd of almost 350 people gathered last Thursday to honor the 11 women who received ...

Entrée to Business Luncheon

Ticket Sales Brisk for the 2010 Entrée to Business Luncheon Featuring Dr. Loren Scott Annual sell-out event comes at a critical time for Acadiana's business decision-makers. As the fall election cycle...

Honoring Women Leaders in Acadiana

**Wednesday, September 8, 2010 IberiaBank and AT&T are joining forces once again to sponsor the annual Women Who Mean Business luncheon.** The roster of honorees who will receive the 2010 Women...

Big Hair is Back!

**Wednesday, August 18, 2010 The Ind's Popular Fantasy Hair Show Hits the AcA Stage Aug. 27.** Sponsor Sharon Moss, Moss Motors; supporting sponsor Nolan Pellerin, Sir Speedy Printing; media partner...

The 2010 Entrée to Business Luncheon

Featuring Dr. Loren Scott Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Cajundome Convention Center 11:45 a.m. Dr. Loren Scott is widely considered the top resource in the state on economic matters. His annual analysis...

The 2010 Women Who Mean Business Luncheon

Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:45 a.m. River Oaks Catering & Event Center Each Year ABiz profiles up to ten women who are currently involved in their professions. Thursday, September 16,...

You gotta be there to see the hair!

Friday, August 27, 2010        Acadiana Center for the Arts 101 W. Vermilion St. VIP Party: 6:30 pm   Doors Open: 7:30 pm    Showtime: 8:30 pm If you haven't been to a do before, don't miss this one!...

The Acadiana Top 50 Business Luncheon

Thursday, August 26, 2010 Cajundome Convention Center 11:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker Charlie Cook, Political Analyst and Publisher of The Cook Report Once again Acadiana Business brings a meaningful new...

We're Wired. Now What?

Written by The Independent Staff Wednesday, 28 April 2010 The Ind's most recent luncheon program explored Lafayette's fiber network as a boon for economic development, if community innovators seize...

Carol Coletta's Call to Action

Written by The Independent Staff Wednesday, 7 April 2010 Smart City' host encourages Lafayette to get involved. Speaking to the crowd that had gathered at River Ranch's City Club on April Fool's Day...

Fiber Fete

**Featuring **Bill Schrier Chief Technology Officer Seattle, WA and Chris Vein Chief Information Officer San Francisco, CA Wednesday, April 21 Noon, Cajun Dome Mardi Gras Ballroom Click here to read...

Fiber Fete

Written by The Independent Staff Wednesday, 21 April 2010 Lafayette will soon be the most wired city in the world, and our municipally-owned fiber optic network is the envy of visionaries across the...

Common Ground

Written by The Independent Staff Wednesday, 10 March 2010 Respected global leader on successful cities keynotes sixth annual Smart Growth Lecture. As Lafayette Parish embarks on its first-ever...

Smart Growth

Keynote Speaker Carol Coletta President and CEO of CEO's for Cities Host/Producer of Smart City Nationally syndicated public radio show Thursday, April 1 11:45 a.m. City Club at River Ranch Click here...

Durel, Savoie ‘imagine' Lafayette's Future

City-Parish President Joey Durel was joined Feb. 2 by UL President Dr. Joe Savoie for his annual State of the Parish address at the Cajundome Convention Center. City-Parish President Joey Durel was...

INDEvents

Acadiana's Top 50 Businesses & Publicly Traded Companies Luncheon Keynote Speaker Charlie Cook August 26 11:45 am Cajundome Convention Center Women Who Mean BusinessAwards & Luncheon Thursday,...

Pastorek Encourages Community Involvement

VITA staff and board members: John Hiatt, Mary Neiheisel, Ken Villemarette, Jeanette Barras, Norma Guidry, Janel Fontenot and Gail Billeaud IberiaBank’s Jenny Martin, Angie Ross, Jan Richard, Pam...

Education talk concludes 2009 lecture series

State Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek talks education reform Tuesday, Dec. 1 Without a doubt state Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek has been among the state’s most controversial...

Women Who Mean Business Awards Luncheon

Honoring Acadiana’s leading ladies Acadiana Business, The Independent Weekly’s sister publication, is pleased to welcome three new sponsors for this year’s Women Who Mean Business awards luncheon,...

Acadiana's Top 50 Private Companies Luncheon

U.S. Congressman Charles Boustany Jr. Bob Giles, Clay Allen, U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany Jr. and Duayne Richard George Balhoff, Brian Mouille, Joey Richard and Eustis Corrigan The inaugural Top...

What Makes Cities Great?

Local sponsors line up to support ‘smart growth’ message for Lafayette; INDesign awards announced Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley Charleston, S.C., Mayor Joseph P. Riley, who is currently serving an...


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