Section Business Scene

BBR turns 20

Warehouse 535 was the place to be June 23 to celebrate 20 amazing years in business for BBR.

ABiz Scene: Acadiana Food Hub

Acadiana’s fresh food movement gained three new platforms with the June 7 grand opening of the Acadiana Food Hub.

ABiz Scene: Bayou Teche Brewing

To celebrate its expansion in mid-June, Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville cut a link of boudin in half in place of a ribbon. Beer and boudin. Yum.

ABiz Scene: inaugural ICON Arts and Cultural Awards

Event pulls off a two-for: honoring a dozen artists and a philanthropic foundation for their contributions to Acadiana culture while raising money to create and sustain an endowed fund at the Community Foundation of Acadiana — the ABC Fund, short for Arts, Business and Culture — to support the creative economy.

ABiz Scene: B.I. Moody III honored

UL’s College of Business Administration’s namesake, B.I. Moody III, was honored in connection with the 15th anniversary of the renaming of the college.

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Gov. John Bel Edwards was the keynote speaker at ABiz’s annual Top 50 Private Companies luncheon.

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A cocktail hour kicked off a special dinner for Jennifer Adcock and seven of her lucky guests, who were wined and dined with shrimp, frog legs, figs and other seasonal Louisiana delights Aug. 1 at E

ABiz Scene: State of the Economy

LEDA’s Gregg Gothreaux delivered his fifth annual State of the Economy speech at the Cajundome Convention Center June 16.

ABiz Scene: Opening of CGI’s information technology center

CGI celebrated the opening of its $13.1 million, 50,000-square-foot information technology center at UL Lafayette’s Research Park, a facility that will eventually house 400 IT workers. The tech firm currently employs 250 technology workers and has 50 job openings.

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Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry has been open for a couple of months, but the official ribbon cutting was Wednesday, April 20.

ABiz Scene: One Acadiana’s Regional Celebration

The Cajundome Convention Center was the site for One Acadiana’s March 2 Regional Celebration, which shined a spotlight on the progress the economic development group is making on the nineparish region. Addressing the packed room were One Acadiana President and CEO Jason El Koubi, 2016 Chairman Jerry Vascocu of IberiaBank and 2015 Chairman Joe Zanco of HomeBank.

ABiz Scene: Downtown Awards

Downtown folks honored their own in November during the annual Downtown Awards ceremony full of the best of the best in categories from sips and eats to “champion for the creative class” and “cu

ABiz Scene - Nov. 11, 2015

Lourdes Foundation's fourth annual Soiree, Lafayette General Health System's annual gala, ABiz’s Entrée to Business Breakfast, Global Data Systems' new international headquarters

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River Oaks Catering and Event Center was once again the gathering place for ABiz’s annual Women Who Mean Business Awards, a program now in its 16th year.

Acadiana's Top 50 luncheon

Peter Ricchiuti of Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, this year’s Top 50 keynote speaker, addressed a crowd of about 740 and offered his take on a wide range of topics, predicting a more optimistic V-shaped recovery for energy prices than many other prognosticators.

ABiz Scene: Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics Celebration

UL Lafayette fans turned out in big numbers on Aug. 29 for the fourth annual Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics Celebration at the Cajundome Convention Center, helping ensure the success of the university’s athletic programs. The fundraiser aids in the recruitment and retention of quality coaches.

ABiz Scene: Tsunami No. 3

On Friday, July 31, Tsunami held a grand opening for its location in the Cypress Bayou Casino and Hotel. The restaurant has all the same charm and sophistication of the other two locations in Lafayette and Baton Rouge, and the grand opening had a very relaxed and fun atmosphere. Sushi-filled happy customers mingled in the restaurant, as well as the bar and VIP-eating area.

ABiz Scene: LAGCOE Looey

Charlie Moncla has joined the pantheon of LAGCOE Looeys and will preside over the 2015 petroleum industry bi-annual trade, training and networking extravaganza, slated for Oct. 27-29 in Lafayette.

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St. Martin Bank & Trust Company introduced its new retail banking center on Camellia Boulevard in River Ranch by holding a grand opening celebration that spilled into the parking lot and offered those in attendance an opportunity to tour the new offices.

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Delivering his fourth annual State of the Economy address June 18 at the Cajundome Convention Center, LEDA chief Gregg Gothreaux told the crowd of more than 550 business men and women to brace for a rough year in 2015, a direct result of falling oil prices.

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The Evangeline Area Council, Boy Scouts of America named IberiaBank’s Pat Trahan its 2015 Lafayette Parish Distinguished Citizen.

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The Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of Acadiana gathered for the annual Luncheon for a Cause at the DoubleTree by Hilton on May 6.

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The Lafayette Young Lawyers Association celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a crawfish boil at Century Club Downtown on April 30.

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Men from across several states gathered for drinks and delicious eats at Ruffino’s on the River for the 7th Annual Gentleman’s Dinner, that rare occasion unconnected to any one organization or cause.

Cypress Bayou Chitimacha Open Party

It was a beautiful day at the end of the green when Cypress Bayou CEO Anthony Patrone and his wife, Rose, opened their Le Triomphe home for players and spectators from the Chitimacha Louisiana Open.

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Who are those caped crusaders and masked marvels? None other than the super heroes of the Acadiana chapter of The American Advertising Federation who joined together on a cold night in February in the fight against bad branding and celebrate creative excellence in local advertising.

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Say it ain’t so, JoDu. Has it really been nearly 12 years?

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In early January, “Big Four” audit firm Ernst & Young celebrated the opening of its 202 Rue Iberville office with an open house. In operation for about a year, the office employs four full-time professionals but expects to eventually grow to 12-14.

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ABiz inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year Symposium was a big success. Business leaders attending the mid-December event at the Picard Center were treated to terrific insight into the rise of Schumacher Group, The Lemoine Company and LHC Group from the trio behind these bellwether companies, Dr.

ABiz Scene: Broussard & David's new Downtown digs

Law firm unveils newly renovated 200-year-old building. Broussard & David Law Firm hosted a grand opening event Oct. 15 to introduce its new Downtown location in the historic Moss Building (557...

ABiz Scene for Oct. 15, 2014

ABiz celebrates another class of Acadiana's most influential female trailblazers, the Lourdes Foundation honors a local philanthropist and MedExpress in Opelousas celebrates its 22nd year as the...

ABiz Scene for Sept. 15, 2014

Lafayette's most highly regarded attorneys were honored by their own at the Hall of Fame Banquet sponsored by the Lafayette Bar Association. Lafayette's most highly regarded attorneys were honored by...

ABiz Scene for Aug. 19, 2014

Courtesy Ford is honored; EatLafayette fêtes itself The first-ever EatLafayette Food, Wine, Beer & Spirits week started Aug. 4 with the Chefs Table Experience dinner hosted at Village Café by IND...

ABiz Scene for July 22, 2014

The Heymann Center was transformed into a culinary adventure in mid-June for the EatLafayette kick-off event, A Taste of Lafayette, and for the third consecutive year, a sellout crowd filled the...

ABiz Scene for June 18, 2014

The first of a three-part series of events for women in business was hosted by the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce at The Picard Center May 20. Wednesday, June 18, 2014 The first of a three-part...

ABiz Scene: Women of the Chamber

Women in business participate in an educational and networking opportunity to build community leadership The first of a three-part series of events for women in business was hosted by the Greater...

ABiz Scene for May 15, 2014

Featuring the 2014 INDesign Awards and LAGCOE's Spotlight on Energy Innovation Architect/historian Stephane Kirkland flew in from Paris to deliver the keynote speech for this year's INDesign Awards, a...

ABiz Scene for April 17, 2014

Cypress Bayou GM hosts open house. Cypress Bayou Casino General Manager and CEO Anthony Patrone hosted an open house at his and wife Roe's home in Le Triomphe after a long day of golf Saturday, March...

ABiz Scene: Cypress Bayou GM hosts open house

Chitimacha Louisiana Open fans enjoy garden party at sunset Cypress Bayou Casino General Manager and CEO Anthony Patrone hosted an open house at his and wife Roe's home in Le Triomphe after a long day...

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With the theme "One Acadiana. Infinite Opportunities," the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce advanced the cause of regionalism at its annual banquet March 12. With the theme "One...

ABiz Scene, Feb. 20, 2014

Sterling Ford-Lincoln of Opelousas ribbon cutting and the State of the Parish address Sterling Ford-Lincoln of Opelousas held a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate its new $6 million dealership...

ABiz Scene: Scott Turow luncheon and lecture

New York Times best-selling author talks Hollywood, the death penalty and the pitfalls of runaway campaign spending. Best-selling author and attorney Scott Turow rounded out the IND Lecture Series...

ABiz Scene: Frank's International chili cook-off

Second annual event draws crowd and raises money for United Way of Acadiana On Nov. 7, competitors and chili lovers gathered in the parking lot of the Acadiana Mall to decide who would reign supreme...

ABiz Scene: 'Our Energy Moment' coalition launches

Lafayette was the stage for a new initiative that aims to draws attention to the economic impact of LNG exports on the state. The Picard Group hosted the launch of a campaign and coalition called...

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Ducks Unlimited and Moss Motors throw nifty shindigs. The annual Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Banquet for Lafayette was held at River Oaks on the eve of opening day. Men in camo gathered and gabbed about...

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ABiz was on the scene last month for the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association's installation of officers, the Top 50 Privately Held Companies luncheon featuring The Advocate's John Georges and the...

ABiz Scene: Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Celebration

Business leaders and fans gather to support UL athletics and coaches. The second annual Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Celebration, sponsored by the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation, was held Saturday, Aug....

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In anticipation of the 2013 Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition, members of the local oil and gas community gathered at the Petroleum Club for the LAGCOE Media Luncheon to celebrate the announcement...

ABiz Scene: LAGCOE 2013 Media Luncheon

LAGCOE Looey was unveiled, along with the 2013 official poster and partnerships with community organizations that will make this year's LAGCOE bigger and better than ever. In anticipation of the 2013...

ABiz Scene: OLOL and First Bank host Helen Darling

Hospital and bank team up to offer local execs advice on health care and related benefits issues by CEO of National Business Group on Health. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, along with...

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The Young Professionals of LAGCOE gathered at Posados June 5 for a social. Friday, July 19, 2013 By ABiz Staff The Young Professionals of LAGCOE gathered at Posados June 5 for a social. The members of...

ABiz Scene: NeunerPate unveils new signage

NeunerPate celebrated its official name change of the firm (formerly known as Laborde & Neuner) with a day of community among office staff. The law firm of NeunerPate celebrated its official name...

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Speaking at ABiz's second annual State of the Economy event May 9 at the Cajundome Convention Center, LEDA President and CEO Gregg Gothreaux noted Lafayette Parish's record-breaking retail sales in...

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A photo recap of recent happenings in the Acadiana business scene, including the INNOV8 Awards, CajunCodeFest, the INDesign Awards luncheon and a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of Stella...

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ABiz was on the scene for the most recent installment of IND Monthly's Lecture Series, featuring political journalist John Maginnis. Respected political journalist John Maginnis shared with the crowd...

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Acadian Religious & Gift Shop recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special reception for customers and friends. Acadian Religious & Gift Shop celebrated its 50th anniversary with a...

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ABiz was recently on the scene for this year's Go Red luncheon and the705's kickoff for 2013. It was the liveliest Go Red luncheon in Lafayette history, thanks in large part to new sponsor LHC Group,...

ABiz Scene for January 2013

Mickey Edwards, the former eight-term Republican congressman from Oklahoma, spoked to a packed crowd at the Cajundome Convention Center Dec. 19 during an IND Lecture Series luncheon. Mickey Edwards,...

ABiz Scene for December 2012

Those who have long supported turning UL's Horse Farm property into a public park gathered on the lawn of the Johnston Street property for Moonlight on the Meadow, a late October fundraising and...

ABiz Scene for November 2012

The economic recoveries under way nationally and here in Acadiana are far different creatures. That was the message the morning of Oct. 11 from leading economic expert Dr. Loren Scott, who delivered...

ABiz Scene August/September 2012

Each fall at the Women Who Mean Business Awards luncheon, ABiz convenes hundreds of women of distinction in business, professional, education, and non-profit sectors to commemorate the successes and...

ABiz Scene July/August 2012

UMC's newest crop of residents was honored at the New Docs on the Block party in The Fireside Room at Joey's. While completing their studies, these new physicians will be volunteering their services...

ABiz Scene June/July 2012

**Sixth Annual Gentlemen's Dinner **Photos by Elizabeth Rose Over a hundred movers and shakers from across the State gathered at Pamplona Tapas Bar for the Sixth Annual Gentlemen's Dinner. Hosted by...

ABiz Scene May/June 2012

Acadiana Entrepreneur Group and the Opportunity Machine hosted the kick-off reception for the inaugural INNOV8 Lafayette at The Switch downtown. Movers and shakers gathered at the shared workspace...

ABiz Scene April/May 2012

The board and senior leadership of IberiaBank presided over the Nasdaq market opening March 13 in recognition of the bank's 125th anniversary. Daryl G. Byrd, the bank's president and CEO, called the...

ABiz Scene March/April 2012

Yes, Lafayette is the tastiest town in the South! Southern Living Publisher Greg Schumann and Senior Travel Editor Paula Disbrowe made it official at a festive fête held at the Acadiana Center for the...

ABiz Scene March2012

Newly minted Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Pat Cooper received a warm Ragin' Cajun welcome recently during a reception sponsored by the Lafayette Parish Public Education Stakeholders...

ABiz Scene January/February 2012

Jan. 12 saw a close to Jody Nederveld's career working for the Downtown Development Authority as a manager yet not a close to her connection with downtown Lafayette. It's estimated that Nederveld...

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City Club's beautiful Restaurant 1100 was the setting for the Pennington Quest for Wellness's sponsor and guest reception following a presentation by keynote speaker Dr. Larry Ohlhauser, author of...

Business Scene September/October 2011

A sold-out crowd attending ABiz's third annual business luncheon honoring Acadiana's Top 50 Privately Held Companies left the Cajundome Convention Center Sept. 1 with a better understanding of the...

August/September 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Written by Leslie Turk Regional Medical Center of Acadiana showed off its impressive renovations for the Lafayette Chamber's Business After Hours July 15. Regional Medical...

July/August 2010

**Wednesday, July 28, 2010 ** Fenstermaker recently unveiled its new 16,000-square-foot facility, which includes 10 offices and provides a base for the dispatch of up to 100 employees... Fenstermaker...

Business Scene - January 2010

McDonald’s unveils its new Kaliste Saloom location Niven Brown, Brett Mellington and Joey Durel Ed Krampe and Gerald Breaux Ed Krampe mingles with guests and chamber representatives Cajun...

Business Scene - December 2009

Sharon Moss and Popie Billeaud of J.B. Mouton Becky Begnaud, Jessica Norris, Gary Parker and Chad Trotti Sarah and Coury Moss, Sharon Moss, Dr. Curtis Roy, Leslie Turk and Kirby Pécot Gene...

Business Scene - November 2009

Andy Andrus, Rusty Cloutier and Loren Scott Bobby Butcher, Tom Butcher and Dwight Andrus IV Steven Hebert, Steve Thompson and       Ken Simeral Gary Keller, June Picard and             Jennifer...

Business Scene - October 2009

Seated are Jean-Paul Perrodin (son of Trailblazer Sue Fontenot) and Trailblazer Elaine Mann The 2009 WWMB Honorees: Lucy Chenevert, Bonnie Robert Will, Deidre Toups, Kit Becnel, Penny Angelle...

Business Scene - August 2009

Dr. Joby John, dean of the UL Lafayette BI Moody School of Business; Robert Viguerie, associate dean of the UL Graduate and Executive Programs; Dr. Steve Landry, provost of UL Lafayette; Elise...

Business Scene - July 2009

State Sen. Mike Michot and Peyton Manning Medic of the Year Chuck Benedict and Joe Szush of Acadian Ambulance Richard Zuschlag and Peyton Manning Adam Lemoine, Angela Meredith, Monique Powell,...

Business Scene - June 2009

Lafayette real estate agents work to spruce up downtown’s Parc du Lafayette Joey Durel and Paul Hilliard MidSouth Bank executives and board members and their spouses turned out in large numbers...

Business Scene - May 2009

Knight’s Doug Keller, Matthew Simmons and LOGA’s Don Briggs MidSouth Bank’s Rusty Cloutier, Simmons, Paul Hilliard and Glenn Decou The guest lecturer with Knight’s Mark Knight Dwight Andrus IV,...

Business Scene - April 2009

Kitty Bell, Bob Pastor, Leslie Williams, Sidney Bourgeois and Dickie Bell Connie Chachere and Ted Viator Ted Viator, Alaina and Erica Lukasko Benette Thibodeaux and Ted Viator Donna...

Business Scene - March 2009

Richard Becker and Paul Segura Henry Florsheim and Trey Hill Chief Jim Craft, Jaci Russo and City-Parish Councilwoman Michele Ezell Lecture Series sponsor IberiaBank’s George Becker, Kent Hanes,...

Business Scene - February 2009

Architect Kirby Pecot, Sharon Moss, Coury Moss, and J.B. Mouton’s Robert “Popie” Billeaud and his son, Stuart Pat Trahan with Linda and Clay Allen The chamber’s new chairman Kam Movassaghi outlines...

Business Scene - January 2009

Independent Weekly/Acadiana Business Publisher Cherry Fisher May and Paul Hilliard Representing Jones Walker law firm: Boyd Bryan, Warren Fleet, John Kolwe, Gary Russo, Robert Waddell, Robert...

Business Scene - December 2008

UL President Joseph Savoie and his wife, Gail Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys Liz Landry, Allen Bacque and Dan Hare Carolina Cruz-Niera, Dirk Reiners, Erin Fitzgerald and Albert Baker It was...

Business Scene - November 2008

Former Gov. Buddy Roemer, Dr. Curtis Roy and Ajay Patel Lynn Guidry, Donna Landry of the Schumacher Group, and Jay Mueschke Brandon Hyde of Iberia Bank; Scott Sonnier of One Source Wealth Advisors...

Business Scene - October 2008

DA Phil Haney, left, state Sen. Mike Michot, John Tolson, Mike Becnel and Gene Rodrigue of Ideal Steel, Fran Gladden of LED, Parish President Guy Cormier, the Rev. Ed Down of First Baptist Church in...

Business Scene: Women Who Mean Business 2008

The Class of 2008: Trailblazers Jerry Caillier, Marcelle Fortier Citron and Chanda Rubin. Michelle MacFadyen, left, Catherine Abdalla, Mary Neiheisel, Julie Calzone, Valerie Keller, Melinda Mangham,...

Business Scene - September 2008

Sen. Mike Michot and Rob Guidry Rep. Page Cortez, Sen. Don Cravins, Rep. Fred Mills and St. Martin Parish President Guy Cormier Alisha Cousin and Steve Rogers Michelle Landry, Aimee Landry, Derwin...

Business Scene - August 2008

UL grads represent nine out of 45 selected for the 2008 Leadership Louisiana class. L to R are Robbie Bush, Aimee Kane, Cherry Fisher May, Blane Comeaux, Nicole Blanco, Leslie Herpin, Margaret...

Business Scene - July 2008

Allison Alesi of Bizzuka, Susan Allardyce of Home Bank and Bizzuka’s Terry Hendrix Bill Bacqué of Van Eaton & Romero Neither wind nor storm kept techies from attending a premier event for the...

Business Scene - June 2008

Glenn Naquin, 2008 Paramedic of the Year Roslyn William of AT&T, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu and Mandi Mitchell of AT&T Richard Zuschlag of Acadian Ambulance and Chris John of Louisiana...

Business Scene - May 2008

Rickey Hardy, Sterling Lejeune and Mike Michot Rob Guidry, Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira and Flo Meadows Robbie Bush, Flo Meadows and Gov. Bobby Jindal at LITE The Bayou Boys, led by Chris...

Business Scene - April 2008

Jody Soileau and Ken Bordelon of SLEMCO with Patrick Logan, Louise Logan and Peter Stawitz at the chamber’s annual Building Community Conference in Many Congressman Charles Boustany, Greg Guidry and...

Business Scene - March 2008

The small firm award for 2007 was presented to John Ortego & Associates, represented at the Champions of Justice breakfast by Bianca Chretien, Jack Bolinger, John Ortego, Bridget Broussard,...


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