Allen & Gooch and Whitney Bank Team Up to Present the 2017 ABiz Top 50
This year’s event will also benefit Moncus Park.
Allen & Gooch and Whitney Bank Team Up to Present the 2017 ABiz Top 50
This year’s event will also benefit Moncus Park.
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.
Building Strong Cities for the 21st Century: A Lafayette Perspective
The 2017 INDesign Awards luncheon program April 6 will focus on Acadiana’s urban core.
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.
IND Media’s Bridal Show Offers New App to Connect Brides and Vendors Beyond the Booth
Brides and their entourage can search, shop and pin the show vendors they like. It gives brides the convenience of registering on a portable digital platform and eliminates the need for filling out countless sign-up forms as they tour the show.
INDStyle 2016: Fashion with a Purpose. Shopping for a Cause.
Local retailers band together to benefit seven local nonprofits
2016 Women Who Mean Business Luncheon Scheduled for Oct. 13
LHC Group and IberiaBank return as presenting sponsors
Dr. Loren Scott Presents His Annual Forecast at the 2016 Entrée to Business Breakfast
Dwight Andrus Insurance and IberiaBank join forces again to present Scott’s projections for the One Acadiana region.
Deadline Thursday for ABiz Top 50 Luncheon tickets
Allen & Gooch and Whitney Bank return as presenting sponsors for annual event.
State of the Economy: Deadline to buy tickets Thursday June 9th
The 2016 SOTE comes at a critical time for local business owners.
Call for Entries: INDesign Awards for Excellence in Architecture and Interior Design
Luncheon program to feature I-49 Connector panel presentation
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.
Independent, ABiz, INNOV8 Acadiana and Downtown Lafayette collaborate in first-ever Celebration of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Nov. 12-14
Regions Ins., Regions Bank Again Sponsor ABiz Entrepreneur of the Year Symposium
The ABiz Entrepreneur of the Year Symposium debuted last December featuring a panel of three of Acadiana’s most respected names in business, and the audience was totally immersed in the exchange.
Dr. Loren Scott Presents the 2016 Louisiana Economic Outlook at Entrée to Business Breakfast Oct. 15
When Dr. Loren Scott returns to Lafayette to present his annual report on the economy, he hopes to offer insight that will help business leaders make more informed decisions as they deal with the challenges ahead. “This year’s presentation will be a bit longer than normal.
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.
The Independent’s 2016 Bridal Show
Save the date! Don't miss a day just for brides, with everything you’ll need to plan the wedding of your dreams.
Peter Ricchiuti Keynotes ABiz Top 50 Luncheon
Whitney Bank and Allen & Gooch Law Firm return as legacy sponsors of prestigious event.
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.
INDesign Awards ticket deadline Wednesday, April 8
See the finest local architecture and interior design work and hear from urban designer/author Steve Mouzon on Thursday, April 16.
Honoring Acadiana’s Leading Architects and Designers
Noted architect/urban designer Steve Mouzon to keynote this year’s INDesign Awards luncheon.
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.
This is it: Durel delivers final State of the Parish address
The Feb. 11 occasion will mark Durel’s 12th address in the SOTP series, which launched during his inaugural year in office in 2004.
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.
ABiz 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year Symposium Honors LHC Group Founder Keith Myers
Regions Bank and Regions Insurance join forces to launch this first-ever event for the Acadiana business community.
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...
Women Who Mean Business Award Winners Announced for 2014
IberiaBank and LHC Group are presenting co-sponsors of the popular luncheon. **Women Who Mean Business Award Winners Announced for 2014 **IberiaBank and LHC Group are presenting co-sponsors of 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...
ABiz Top 50 Luncheon Kicks Off IND Events Fall-Winter Schedule
The 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year Symposium is new to the line up and will debut in early December. Lawrence Lessig Top-selling author, national political reformer and Harvard Professor 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...
IND Monthly Lecture Series for May: Celebrating the Winning-est Year in Ragin' Cajun History
From football, baseball and basketball to women's softball, men's tennis and more, there's never been a year like this one in the history of UL athletics. Scott Farmer ULL Director of Athletics From...
The life and legacy of Dave Perkins will be commemorated with a special INDesign Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 2014 event on April 24. The life and legacy of Dave Perkins will be...
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...
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...
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...
Ticket deadline for State of the Parish is next week
City-Parish President Joey Durel's annual State of the Parish Address has been reformated for this year, and the deadline to purchase tickets - which are going fast - is Wednesday, Jan. 29, at...
Best-selling author Scott Turow closes out 2013 IND Lecture Series
IberiaBank, Lafayette Parish Bar Association and Jones Walker law firm bring respected attorney-turned-author to Lafayette. Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 Scott Turow When Scott Turow first published Presumed...
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...
Advocate Publisher John Georges Keynotes Acadiana's Top 50 Busineses Luncheon
The publishing world watches as the battle for media supremacy is waged in New Orleans. John Georges will be the keynote speaker for the 2013 ABiz Acadiana Top 50 Business Luncheon on Wednesday, Aug....
ABiz presents: Gregg Gothreaux - The 2013 State of the Economy Luncheon
Presents The 2013 State of the Economy Luncheon Gregg Gothreaux CEO Lafayette Economic Development Authority Keynote Speaker Lafayette Economic Development Authority CEO Gregg Gothreaux follows up...
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...
The INNOV8 Lecture: Rackspace to Robots - The Adventure of an Entrepreneur-Investor
Keynote Speaker: Morris Miller, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO - Xenex presents Morris Miller is an investor, lawyer, CEO, salesman, and one of the most dynamic and prolific entrepreneurs in America....
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...
Ninth annual Smart Growth Lecture and INDesign Awards Luncheon
This year's keynote speaker is DDA Executive Director Nathan Norris. presents The 2013 Smart Growth Lecture Friday, April 19 11:45 a.m. Petroleum Club of Lafayette Featuring NATHAN NORRIS Executive...
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 Monthly Lecture Series with guest speaker: Mickey Edwards
presents Mickey Edwards Vice-President of The Aspen Institute Author - Former Congressman Wednesday, December 19 - Noon Cajundome Convention Center Our political system is so paralyzed by...
Dr. Loren Scott presents the Louisiana Economic Forecast for 2013 at Entree to Business Breakfast
MidSouth Bank and Andrus Insurance Team Up Again for Entree to Business Event MidSouth Bank and Dwight Andrus Insurance will once again join ABiz to produce the 9th annual Entrée to Business...
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...
LEDA Unveils Lafayette's First EPI at State of the Economy Luncheon May 17
Billeaud Capital Management and Acadiana Economic Development Council combine forces as presenting sponsors of this inaugural event. In just over two weeks, LEDA will unveil its first-ever Economic...
Smart Growth and INDesign Awards Luncheon Nearing Sell-Out
Series Presenting Sponsor IberiaBank joins River Ranch and Sugar Mill Pond Development corporations with the support of Van Eaton & Romero Realtors to bring nationally respected speaker to...
The 2012 Smart Growth Lecture and INDesign Awards Luncheon
Iberia Bank presents The Smart Growth Lecture and INDesign Awards featuring Mitchell Silver on Tuesday, May 1 at the City Club. Iberia Bank presents The Smart Growth Lecture and INDesign Awards...
** 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...
The Independent Presents the 2012 State of Lafayette Parish
The President's Annual Report on the State of Lafayette Parish with City Parish President Joey Durel. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Cajundome Convention Center. Iberia Bank returns as presenting...
Oct. 7 Entrée to Business Luncheon Features Dr. Loren Scott's 2011 Forecast
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 **Dwight Andrus Insurance and MidSouth Bank return as presenting sponsors. ** Wednesday, September 28, 2011 ****Dwight Andrus Insurance and MidSouth Bank return as...
Entrée to Business Luncheon Features Scott's 2011 Louisiana Economic Outlook
Wednesday September 21, 2011 Dwight Andrus Insurance and MidSouth Bank return as presenting sponsors Wednesday September 21, 2011 Dr. Loren Scott Dwight Andrus Insurance and MidSouth Bank return as...
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...
Acadiana's 2011 Top 50 Companies to be Honored at Luncheon
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Luncheon hosted by Whitney Bank and The Allen & Gooch Law Firm; The Schumacher Group and Louisiana Rice Mill to Receive Special Awards Wednesday, August 10,...
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...
Celebrating Great Design While Planning Lafayette's Growth
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Sponsors join forces to honor the architects and designers of our present and future Citing diverse projects from Lafayette's gleaming new Acadiana Center for the Arts to a...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
**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...
Acadiana's 2010 Top 50 Privately Held Companies Luncheon
**Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Whitney Bank, Allen & Gooch and Giles Automotive return as sponsors of the Aug. 26 event.** The 2010 list of Acadiana's Top 50 Privately Held Companies was published in...
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...
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...
**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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
State of the Parish Address Kicks Off 2010 Lecture Series
State of the Parish Address Kicks Off 2010 Lecture Series City-Parish President Joey Durel and UL President Dr. Joe Savoie share their vision for Lafayette's future. Lafayette Parish City-Parish...
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...
The 2009 Acadiana Symphony Designer ShowHouse Opens This Weekend
Get the full story on Louisiana’s first certified ‘green home’ next week in an exclusive to Acadiana Living. On Friday morning, the Good Morning Acadiana crew will broadcast live from the 2009...
Acadiana Business Offers Up the 6th Annual Entrée to Business Luncheon
Always a sell-out, Dr. Loren Scott’s 2010 forecast will be more critical than ever. As Dr. Loren Scott prepares to present his annual Louisiana Economic Outlook at the sixth annual Entrée to Business...
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...
Allen & Gooch Teams Up With Whitney Bank for Acadiana's Top 50 Privately Held Companies Luncheon
Congressman Boustany brings front-line report to local business leaders Earl Alleman, Byron Breaux, William Hendrix and Duayne Richard U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany Jr., will be the keynote speaker for...
Charleston mayor offers keynote address at fifth annual Smart Growth Lecture
Sell-out event also honors architects and designers Award-winning interior designers, from left: Lissa Schmit, Michelle Thibodeaux, Marie Olivier Lukaszeski, Dione Bourgeois Sonnier and Larayne...
The Independent Weekly's Corporate Challenge '09 ' Bigger and Better!
For many the event this Friday is the culmination of months of training programs, gym memberships and lifestyle changes. Mike Landry and Guy Guidry, Rehab Solutions, return in ’09. Rhonda Guidry,...
The Independent Weekly 2009 Corporate Challenge: Making Sure Your Company is Fit for Business
With 65 teams already committed, Acadiana’s premier wellness event enters the home stretch — but there’s still time to sign up. Representatives from some of The 2009 Corporate Challenge teams...
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...
Global energy expert Matthew Simmons comes to Lafayette in April
Matthew Simmons Paul Hilliard and Rusty Cloutier Photo by Robin May Matthew Simmons, a prominent oil-industry insider and one of the world’s leading experts on the topic of peak oil, will offer...