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One Acadiana kicks off IMPACT Campaign

Posted at 3:44 PM, Aug 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-21 16:53:46-04

One Acadiana (1A) is gathering to celebrate the kickoff of its second five-year, $15 million IMPACT Campaign.

The campaign is designed to sharpen the region's ability to capture new and expanding business opportunities and position Acadiana as one of the most sought-after places in the South for emerging businesses and professional talent.

The meeting on Wednesday will be comprised of regional stakeholders. Attendees will be able to learn more about the regional mission of 1A and the benefits and impact of its strategic economic growth initiatives at this exclusive social.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at M.L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park. It will be located in the Stadium Room on the 3rd floor. The Field is located at 201 Reinhardt Dr. in Lafayette.

Guests include Sec. Don Pierson (Louisiana Economic Development), Lenny Lemoine (The Lemoine Company), and Dr. Natalie Harder (SLCC).

One Acadiana is the leading economic development organization for the nine-parish Acadiana region. With more than 900 investors, members, and partners, One Acadiana serves as the voice of the regional business community.

The organization is located in Lafayette and serves as a region of roughly 700,000 people with a vibrant culture and unique entrepreneurial spirit.

Learn more about One Acadiana here.

For more information on the event, please contact Shannon Gierhart at shannon@oneacadiana.org, 337-408-3655, or 337-254-4459.