Volume 23
October 2010
UPPER LAFAYETTE ON THE MOVE…. DEREK PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
Upcoming Events “Quest for your Best” Personal Development Series Oct. 21, 11:00 to 1:00 Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Acadian Ambulance Training Facility
November 11, 11:45 a.m. Cajundome Convention Center Lt. Gen. Honore
UPPER LAFAYETTE BOUNDARIES
UNDERWAY IN
CARENCRO!
Derek Development Corporation broke ground September 20, 2010 on its $3.5 million 35,000 square foot shopping center located at Veterans Dr. near I-49 in Carencro. Derek Plaza will be built in 3 phases totaling 60,000 square feet. Upon completion of the 17 acre tract, the total investment will exceed $12 million. An outparcel has already been sold to build a 16,000 square foot Fred’s Discount Store. According to Roland L. “Rocky” Robin, real Pictured from left are Ryan L. Robin, Stacie R. Sibille and estate developer with Derek Development, “ The Roland L. “Rocky” Robin of Derek Development Corporation retail interest has been very well received and and Charles Cornay, Stirling Properties. Not pictured are Robins signed leases are already in place with Anytime Investment Group partners, Sue Robin and B.I. Moody, III. Fitness Center, Goodwill, King’s Wok, and La Belle Nails.” The first phase is slated for completion in January 2011. For more information on pre-leasing, please see www.derekdevelopmentcorp.com or call (337)993-2221. This is a great location conveniently located for those living, working and shopping in the areas surrounding Lafayette and Opelousas. What a wonderful addition to Upper Lafayette! Congratulations to Derek Development Corporation and its partner and owner of the project, Robins Investment Group LLC!
Lt. Governor Scott Angelle Addresses September ULEDF Meeting An overflow crowd attended Upper Lafayette’s September meeting. Dave Berryman updated us on the purchase of the Ice Gators by Chuck Anselmo, and Steve Dupuis spoke of the amazing progress made on Teurling High School’s Stadium project. Sen. Mike Michot provided a warm welcome for our guest speaker, Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle, who regaled the crowd with his own unique brand of humor and wisdom. Angelle’s focus on the “Three E’s,” Economy, Energy and Environment, was inspiring. His message: We in Louisiana are poised to excel if we concentrate on taking care of these all-important sectors. Most notably, Angelle first predicted at ULEDF’s meeting that the drilling moratorium would end by mid-October. Jan Swift and Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle Thanks to Lt. Gov..Angelle for an unforgettable ULEDF meeting!
Letter from the President: Dr. Ross Judice
ULEDF Board of Directors & Staff Dr. Ross Judice, President Ed Krampe, V. President Adrian Baudoin, Sec/Treas. Todd Citron, Past Pres. Don Dupuis Andre Moreau Beau Phares Dwight Prudhomme Dwight “Bo” Ramsay Herbert Schilling Monty Warren Jan Swift, Director
Leadership is not for the faint of heart! Leadership research points to several attributes of successful leaders: a drive for achievement and influence, dynamic interpersonal skills, anticipating the future through visioning, technical knowledge about the business, self-awareness, and a high level of energy. I want to comment on this last one: how do we maintain a high level of energy given the fast pace of today's business and home environments? We work hard all day and spend the evenings at soccer games, fundraisers, church, and more. Most of us suffer from chronic sleep deprivation despite the exhaustion we feel when our heads hit the pillow. Because it's when the lights go out in the still of the night that our problems and worries bubble up to the surface of our consciousness - and keep us up at night. And so it goes until we execute (which all leaders know is the difference between success and failure) our commitment to change our health by taking care of ourselves. In order to maintain the levels of energy needed to be successful, leaders MUST commit to vigorous exercise (lowers stress hormones. blood pressure, and improves sleep quality), a healthy diet that fuels you body rather than depletes your energy, and at least 7-8 hours of sleep. If you're ready to make a change and want to learn more about how to maintain a high level of energy, come out to Upper Lafayette's Quest for Your Best on October 21st where health experts will point the way to more energetic and successful life.
UPPER LAFAYETTE ON THE MOVE…. Please join us on October 21, 2010, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as Upper Lafayette embarks on its first annual personal development series known as “Quest for your Best.” Hosted by Acadian Companies at its training facilities at 2916 N. University and catered by Bailey’s, we are delighted to welcome an outstanding array of speakers: Dr. Timothy Church of Pennington Biomedical Center, a nationally known expert in the field of preventative medicine; Aileen Bennett, well known communication coach and author; and Dr. Barbara Ardoin, local integrative medical doctor known for emphasizing treatment of the “whole person” in mind, body and spirit. Reserved tables for eight may be purchased for $250.00, and individual seating is $25.00. Wonderful door prizes are offered by Pascale Spa, Paul’s Jewelry, Lunar Chic, Prejean’s and Aileen Bennett. Instrumental music by the talented Sean Trcalek is sure to be a hit! We look forward to sharing cutting edge knowledge on health and wellness, as well as Aileen’s biting British humor and her message on communicating well with others.
Dr. Timothy Church
Dr. Barbara Ardoin
For more information, contact Jan at (337)572-9877 Ext. 108 or jan@upperlafayette.com. Thanks to sponsors McDonald’s of Acadiana, Professional Arts Pharmacy, Lourdes After Hours, and Stone Energy Corp. for sponsoring, and in kind contributions by Acadian Companies, BBR Creative and Schilling Distributing Co.
Aileen Bennett
ANSELMO FAMILY PURCHASES LOUISIANA ICEGATORS! The Louisiana IceGators have returned to the Cajundome for the 2011-2011 season. Under the capable direction of the team’s newest owners, Chuck Anselmo, Jr. and Chuck Anselmo III, exciting things are in store for our community. Dave Berryman, founder of the IceGators franchise in 1995, has also returned as President/General Manager. “We want to make this version of the IceGators like it used to be. The IceGators will be affordable and exciting again. This is for the community and our focus is going to be the community,” stated Chuck Anselmo, Jr. His son and partner, Chuck Anselmo III, is owner of Allstate Building Systems, a business started by his father in 1967. Anselmo is also an active member and supporter of Upper Lafayette! For more information or to order tickets call the IceGators office at (337)704-4423 or visit www.icegators.com. Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation is an association of proactive individuals and business leaders, joined together to be a catalyst for change. The Foundation’s mission is to enhance and direct the positive, planned growth of Upper Lafayette, focusing on quality of life, while participating in the overall development of the Greater Lafayette Metropolitan Area. Contact jan@upperlafayette.com for more information.
Special Thanks To Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation Members! PLATINUM
Acadian Ambulance Service Acadiana Computer Systems, Inc. Acadiana Rubber & Gasket Aries Marine Corporation ASH/Badger Oil Company Delta Media Home Furniture Hub City Ford, Inc. IberiaBank McDonald’s of Acadiana MidSouth Bank Our Lady of Lourdes Republic National Distributing Company Schilling Distributing Company The Southwest Group Whitney Bank GOLD Atmos Energy Fenstermaker & Associates Home Bank Honda of Lafayette
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Opelousas General Health System VALOR Commercial Real Estate SILVER Accel Protection & Technologies Allstates Building Systems American Safety & Industrial Supply Aspen Clinic BBR Creative Edward Jones/Bob Crist Master Builders & Specialists, Inc. Mello Joy Coffee Company Steven Santillo, APLC Stone Energy Corporation Stirling Properties Terry J. Rogers, LTD Walters Funeral Home BRONZE Acadiana C.A.R.E.S Acadian Hills Country Club
BRONZE (cont.) Associated Travel Group Jean Breaux, Jr. & Associates Alan Broussard David Courville—Architect Crawdaddy’s On Site Catering Derek Development Corp., LLC Joey Durel ECGC Women’s Business Center Lafayette Convention & Visitors Bureau Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic Lee Verret/State Farm Insurance Agency Lynn Guidry Architect Lowry’s Printing and Copying Flo Meadows Melancon I-49 Storage Center Northwood United Methodist Church Richard Leblanc/Leblanc’s Auto Wholesale Ron J. Gaubert Realtors Ken Simeral SLEMCO Buddy Webb/Rayne State Bank Sylvan Learning Center
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