Upper Lafayette On The Move Letter from Jan Swift, Executive Director Summer means vacation time and this gives us time to unwind and reflect on our blessings as well as our challenges. I recently read a thought provoking article by Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group, and the featured photo was of him lazing away in a hammock on the beach. Who wouldn’t want to be Richard? His main message was this: while work is important, you can’t be successful unless you take time to care for yourself. Our best thoughts and creative endeavors come about when we let our minds wander, contemplate the “what ifs,” and really relax.
Upcoming Events July 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., “What’s Up with Downtown?” September 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., “Why Invest in Upper Lafayette?” September 21, Run Upper Lafayette, Pelican Park, Carencro
While writing this article, I am at my favorite getaway in the whole world: Siesta Jan Swift, Key, Florida, right off the coast of Sarasota. For me, taking this annual break Executive Director allows much needed time and space from my day to day rituals. Unencumbered by the responsibilities of having to have it together every day (or at least attempt to have it together), I feel free to think big, reflect on what works, and dream for the future. My connection with God grows and I feel empowered to go after things way out of my comfort zone. Also while here in South Florida, I see IberiaBank branches everywhere….a reflection of our own Acadiana success story being lived out on a national scale by our friends who know how to think and execute on a big scale! How about you? Are you taking care of yourself so that you can be the best you can be? I know that our members of Upper Lafayette are the cream of the crop, and didn’t get there by not thinking big.
Sir Richard Branson
My hope is that you are relaxing and recharging your batteries, so that you are ready to take on and achieve greater successes that have meaning for you. And I encourage you to share your thoughts and visions with us: as you lie in your hammock, please dream of the best future for Upper Lafayette and share it with us. We would be honored to share your thoughts with a wider audience.
July Membership Meeting: “What’s Up With Downtown?” ULEDF Board of Directors & Staff David Welch, President Cherie Hebert, Vice President Todd Citron, Secretary/Treasurer Adrian Baudoin Julie Dronet Don Dupuis Ed Krampe Donna Landry Kirk LaCour Beau Phares Dwight “Bo” Ramsay Herbert Schilling Bryan Tabor Jerry Vascocu Jan Swift, Director
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Please mark your calendar for our July 17 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. meeting to be held at Oakbourne Country Club where Upper Lafayette will focus on new developments in the downtown area. Our guest speaker, Nathan Norris, Director of the Downtown Development Authority, will address the latest E.J. Krampe news on “What’s Up with Downtown?” We are also Michele Ezell Nathan Norris honored to welcome Michele Ezell, owner of Tsunami and the Buchanan Lofts, as well as E.J. Krampe of Place de Lafayette, to our panel discussion. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased online at http://www.upperlafayette.com/events/whatsdowntown or by mailing payment to ULEDF, P. O. Box 53107, Lafayette LA 70505. Call us at (337)7697649 with any questions you may have. We are grateful to acknowledge our Presenting Sponsor, Fly Lafayette Club, and our Supporting Sponsor, Place de Lafayette, for their generosity in making this event possible!
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Stone Energy Donates $50,000 to Beautify Northside High School and N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy
Dr. Pat Cooper, Superintendent, LPSS, David Welch, CEO, Stone Energy, and Shelton Cobb, President of LPSS, in Moss Annex refurbished auditorium
Thanks to Stone Energy Corporation, two Upper Lafayette public schools have been beautifully landscaped and shine as symbols of the commitment our business community is making to improve our public school system. Partnering with the Lafayette Public School System in its commitment to improve the educational climate for all of our parish’s students, Stone Energy Corporation has donated $25,000 each to N. P. Moss Preparatory and Northside High School to fully cover the cost of the new landscaping and improvement of the campuses’ grounds.
Formerly known as N. P. Moss Annex, the newly christened N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy located at 801 Mudd Avenue has undergone about $4 million in renovations, a new name and a new purpose as the district’s Dedication of Renovations alternative programs for students. at N.P. Moss Preparatory The school stands as a symbol Academy of “rebirth” for the district, said Superintendent Pat Cooper during a recent ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completed renovations. This alternative school for students in 5th through 12th grade with disciplinary problems was constructed in 1926 and its beautiful period details
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had suffered from neglect and the ravages of time. The auditorium’s unique decorative features and its wooden seats have been refurbished and Northside High Landscaping upgrades have also been made to the school’s library, cafeteria and gym. And now, the lush exterior provides a welcoming and inviting site for students, visitors and the surrounding neighborhood alike. Northside High School, 301 Dunand St., was built in 1960 and has also been the focus of renewal and rebirth, with approximately $2 million in renovations and the appointment of the dynamic Melinda Voorhies as its principal in 2012. The school’s climate has changed dramatically with the fun emphasis on academic improvement and the continual encouragement by Melinda Voorhies and her dedicated team of professionals. The lush landscaping afforded by Stone’s generosity mirrors the new beginning at Northside High. David Welch, CEO of Stone Energy, summed up his company’s corporate philosophy and explained the motivation behind this contribution to our schools, “We believe whenever you give something, you get so much more back. We want to Dr. Pat Cooper, Flo Ziegler, give students a sense of pride Principal Melinda Voorhies, and a visible reminder of the David Welch and Joyce Stucker community’s commitment to them.” Upper Lafayette is certainly fortunate to have Stone Energy as a source of inspiration and commitment to a better community. Thank you Stone Energy!
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Spotlight on New Member: Coburn’s Supply Company Coburn’s Supply Company is a well-known for its outstanding customer service and reputation for quality in our community, as well as in its other locations throughout Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Upper Lafayette is proud to welcome Coburn’s as one of our newest members and also take this opportunity to share its rich history which began in 1934 with its founder, Albert J. Coburn. Following the stock market crash in 1929 and the demise of his initial career as a plumbing and heating contractor, Coburn began working at the Beaumont branch of plumbing distributor Fisher-Meek. When the Albert J. Coburn, Founder, company decided to close its doors, Coburn’s Supply Co. Coburn purchased the company’s materials on consignment, thus beginning Coburn’s second career journey as a plumbing supply distributor. A devout Roman Catholic, Coburn elected to develop a profit sharing program for all employees as discussed in the Papal Encyclical of Leo XIII, written in 1891, which suggested businesses should engage in the practice of giving half of the business’ profits to the employees. Coburn’s has been loyal to this profit sharing program, giving back to employees at each annual meeting, and has shared millions of dollars with its employees through the years. The Coburn’s team expanded in the mid-30s when Albert’s nephew Arthur J. Maloney moved to Beaumont to work establishing credit with manufacturers and vendors, as well as Jim Hayes who joined the team as a truck driver. Both Hayes and Maloney were instrumental in opening the Lafayette location of the supply company. Due to the impact of World War II, the Lafayette store closed to accommodate the booming business in Beaumont. Following World War II, in 1946, the Lafayette store opened a new location on W. Third Street and was operated by Maloney and eventually Maloney’s brother, James. Keeping with the American trend of Suburban Expansion, the 1950s were a time of great expansion within the company. By 1955, Coburn’s was a top retailer for plumbing and
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heating supplies. By the end of the 1950s, Coburn’s had opened four additional stores throughout Texas and Louisiana. Six additional stores opened in the 1960’s. Additionally, the Coburn’s showroom, an addition to the business in the late 1950’s, experienced growth due to manufacturing innovations. For the first time in Coburn’s history, consumers had the option to choose from a wide selection of fixtures in a variety of finishes and colors. Coburn’s Albert Coburn, Sr., (seated) with his son, the Reverend entered the technological A.J. Coburn, Mrs. Coburn, world by purchasing its first and his daughter, Sister computer system, allowing the Thomas Aquinas business to begin a scientific and technological approach to reviewing products and purchasing in volume. The 1970’s proved to be a transition period for Coburn’s. In 1973, Vice President Charlie Balcom passed away, a 1975 electrical fire heavily damaged the Beaumont Service Office building, and Founder and Chairman of Coburn Supply Albert J. Coburn passed away in 1976. Despite these tragic events, Coburn’s experienced strong growth, seven additional stores opened and in 1977, Arthur Maloney created the Silver Club to recognize employees with 25 years of service to Coburn Supply.
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Spotlight on New Member: Coburn’s Supply Company Coburn’s acquired Cagle Supply Co. of Lafayette which marked its first multi branch acquisition, followed by the 1986 acquisition of four branch stores of American Supply in Central in North Louisiana. Ten additional stores opened in the 80’s. Coburn’s continued to update their technology Coburn’s senior management features throughout the 90’s more than 300 years of experience with to keep up with the company. changing market trends. The launch of the Coburn’s website in 1999 provided convenience and increased efficiency by allowing customer to check stock, order materials and pay bills online. To increase overall efficiency and facilitate growth in the early 2000s, the separate entities owned by Coburn’s consolidated into a single corporation. This move positioned Coburn’s for the extensive growth it has experience since the consolidation and allowed for a singular company focus with everyone working together. Coburn’s saw tremendous growth in the 2000’s with the opening of more than 20 stores and expansion into Mississippi and Tennessee.
Coburn’s celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2009. The hard work of Albert Coburn, Arthur and James Maloney and every other Coburn’s employee left a multi-faceted legacy that is powerfully stated as: “We must commit ourselves to excellence everyday. Each Coburn’s employee is considered a member of the Coburn’s family.” Coburn’s has two Lafayette locations: 530 N. Pierce in downtown Lafayette, as well as one at 310 Ridge Road. Check out their dynamic facebook site at https://www.facebook.com/coburnsupply or visit http://www.coburns.com for more information. Upper Lafayette is grateful for the support of Coburn’s and the whole family team, as well as Merlin Frederick, manager of the N. Pierce location, for your commitment to supporting our foundation with your membership.
Coburn Supply Honored as Supply House of the Year
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Lafayette Grand Opening on N. Pierce Street
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Flo Meadows, Coldwell Banker Pelican Real Estate Community Champion and People Philanthropist
Flo Meadows, Coldwell Banker Pelican Real Estate
A rare individual who combines high intellect, a zeal for improving our community, and the ability to deeply inspire others, Flo Guidry Meadows was recently honored as the 2013 Business Person of the Year by Acadiana's Business Hall of Fame. Upper Lafayette has been fortunate to have Flo as a committed member since its inception in 2006, and it is our privilege to highlight her many accomplishments so that all may get to know this very special colleague.
Flo Guidry Meadows joined Coldwell Banker Commercial in 2003, bringing comprehensive real estate knowledge and her background as a CPA to the table. She represents a preferred developer for a national pharmacy, and helped locate a national headquarters for a major healthcare company in Dallas. She led a real estate division for a financial entity; responsible for asset management and disposition for a diverse portfolio of hotels, land, office buildings and residential properties.
Flo’s community involvement runs deep in many organizations. She is a Commissioner for Lafayette Economic Development Authority, and on the Board of Trustees of Lafayette General Medical Center, serving as Treasurer and Finance Chair. A former Chair of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Flo has been actively engaged for many years in developing a comprehensive plan for Lafayette. She is also Past President of the Acadiana Chapter of Louisiana Society of CPA’s, a 2007 graduate of Leadership Louisiana, and a former board member of the Acadiana Center for the Arts. When asked why Flo is so engaged in Upper Lafayette, she responded, “ULEDF is a transformational vehicle for engagement in the healthy growth of our northern corridor. It provides sustainable engagement of leadership focused on enhancing the physical place, attracting development and businesses, and celebrating the beauty that exists.” She further stated, “We celebrate the growth: Acadian Companies located their campus on University, Stirling Properties brought the Louisiana Avenue retail development, Hub City Ford has invested heavily in its expansion, the widening of Pont des Mouton brought significant business expansion, and Couret Farms mixed use development is a crown jewel in bringing the much needed residential component. We greatly anticipate the amenities of the -Flo Meadows commercial phase at Couret Farms. We remain focused on the development of some of Lafayette’s most beautiful real estate.”
“Gratitude fuels my community engagement.”
During her career, Flo served as Chief Financial Officer for entrepreneurs who owned a group of companies in diverse industries. Her experience includes working with businesses at every stage: seed, startup, fast growth, turnaround, mature, as well as mergers and acquisitions. As the only active CPA with a Certified Commercial Investment Member designation serving as a commercial realtor in the Lafayette, LA market, she is an invaluable resource for her corporate clients.
As for Flo’s interests, she states, “Gratitude fuels my community engagement. Sir Isaac Newton’s words, ‘If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants,’ remind me that we bask in a robust economy largely due to leaders that came before us. Our children and grandchildren place their hope in us to provide them with a quality community for their future families.”
Upper Lafayette is proud to salute Flo Guidry Meadows for outstanding professional and community achievements!
Right: Flo Meadows with her husband, Jim Meadows, celebrating their 20th anniversary in Italy
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Spotlight on Board Member Cherie Hebert Cherie Hebert is well known throughout Acadiana as an active and engaged businesswoman and creative talent. A committed board member and Vice President of Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation, Cherie brings energy and enthusiasm to every project she takes on to promote her beloved community. It is our privilege this month to spotlight our friend and admired colleague.
Cherie Hebert, BBR Creative
Hebert received a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design from UL -Lafayette in 1990. Having founded BBR Creative with partners Sara Ashy and Cathi Pavy in 1997, Cherie is an idea generator and has been instrumental in targeting and developing client partnerships. In addition to her role as company visionary for business development and client service, she has been the Jan Swift and Cherie Hebert on Upper Lafayette On the Move lead behind many consumer and business-to-business marketing initiatives. These characteristics, Hebert’s business partners said, have remained cornerstones for attracting and keeping more than 500 local, regional and national clients since inception.
“Cherie has always had a vision of BBR being a true partner to our clients and community and we attribute much of our success to that,” said BBR Partner and Chief Operating Officer Sara Ashy. “We are very proud of her and everything that she has accomplished.” In addition, Cherie is a true community activist. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. Additionally, Cherie is the only female member of a regional chapter of Vistage, a peer advisory group made up of CEOs Cherie is aa staunch supporter of the Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic, and a past board member of the Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic Foundation. Cherie has served as a Board Member of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, the Membership Chairperson for the Acadiana Advertising Federation and on the Community Advisory Board for both The Junior League of Lafayette and the 705 club. She is a past board member of the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LAFASA) and a past executive board member of Downtown Lafayette Unlimited. Cherie also actively volunteered for the Academy of the Sacred Heart during the years that her daughter, Jamie, attended. In 2010, she was inducted into The Acadiana Business Hall of Fame as Business Person of the Year. BBR Creative Team Meets Todd Graves of Raising Canes
Earlier this year, BBR Creative designed the “Shape Lafayette, Show Up and Vote” campaign designed to spur community engagement in the Lafayette Comprehensive Plan Initiative, a pro bono project taken on to help a cause BBR Creative deemed “important to us as business owners, parents and, most of all, committed citizens.”
BBR has over 15 years of experience in corporate branding, marketing and advertising strategy, and creative implementation. Their multi-disciplinary team of strategists and creatives continually strives to build strong branding relationships between their clients and consumers, always with the goal to increase sales and profits. For more information, please visit www.bbrcreative.com or contact Cherie Hebert at chebert@bbrcreative.com.
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Robert Dafford, Partner in Beautifying Upper Lafayette Upper Lafayette has committed to beautifying our gateway into Lafayette Parish, and a long term project includes the revitalization of the I-10/University Avenue Exit. In 2009, Upper Lafayette partnered with Lafayette native, Robert Dafford, the world-acclaimed mural artist, to design multiple murals highlighting UL – Lafayette. This project also served as the springboard for cleaning up the area and improving its safety, which had been sadly neglected for decades. Now, after working for several years with the assistance of grants from the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission, a visually appealing interchange for visitors and residents alike greets interstate traffic. Upper Lafayette would like to express its sincere appreciation to Robert Dafford who generously donated his time and services to making this much needed project a reality and highlight his many accomplishments. Robert Dafford is a 1969 graduate of Northside High, and attended UL – Lafayette (formerly USL) as a petroleum engineering scholarship student. As life unfolded, Robert’s true talents as a world class artist emerged and he realized his avocation was painting murals. He is one the most prolific and successful muralists in America, with over 350 large scale public works completed throughout the U.S., France, Belgium, England, and Canada.
Robert Dafford, Mural Artist
Over a span of almost thirty years Dafford has painted twenty large scale canvasses depicting the Expulsion of the Acadians from Acadie in 1765, and the various places Acadians were scattered in the world, leading to their settlement in Louisiana. Reproductions of these paintings have been used in numerous textbooks, articles, books, and in film and video productions by such groups as BBC, CBC, PBS, History Channel and others.
Dafford, left, beautifying Upper Lafayette by painting iconic UL - Lafayette images.
The Arrival of the Acadians in Louisiana. Dafford has painted 20 murals depicting the Expulsion of the Acadians from Acadie in 1765. This mural is located at the Acadian Memorial in St. Martinville, La.
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Dafford Murals Revitalizing Community Diverse periodicals such as the Smithsonian, National Geographic, and Southern Living magazines, NY Times, Seattle Times, LA Times, and Ottawa Sun have highlighted Dafford’s talent. Communities seeking to revitalize their towns, become tourist attractions, and enhance economic development efforts seek out Dafford who will paint dramatic murals commemorating the town’s history. For a visual treat, check out http://www. robertdaffordmurals.com for samples of his beautiful creations. Dafford’s works are not limited to grand scale murals in public settings. He also offers customized paintings or murals which you may commission for your home or office. Conversations with Robert always lead back to the fact that he loves to work locally with friends and neighbors. For more information, Dafford may be contacted at 337.280.0427 or daffordmurals@gmail.com. Robert, thank you for your generous spirit and commitment to our community. Upper Lafayette is so fortunate to have you as our partner!
Flight of the Garner Family Mural depicts the 1856 flight of the Garner family Across the frozen Ohio River into Cincinnati. This story inspired Tony Morrison’s book, Beloved.
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5 Tips For Handling Difficult Questions After A Presentation By: The Dale Carnegie Team of Middle Louisiana/East Texas
Tip #1: Be Informed - Arm yourself with necessary and supplemental information about your topic. Even if you cannot answer a difficult or emotional question, you can provide the questioner with facts, statistics and evidence. If you do not have a direct answer to the question, offer to follow up with it in an e-mail to the group - and follow through on that promise. Tip # 2: Maintain Control - Set some ground rules for your Q&A session. At the beginning of your presentation, ask listeners to hold their questions until you are finished. If you have a time limit, manage expectations by mentioning it at the start of the presentation. To prevent interruptions, provide your listeners with pens and notepaper - this will encourage them to write their questions down and ask them later. Tip #3: Rephrase The Question - After you receive a question, rephrase it and confirm that you have understood the questioner properly. If the question contains incorrect information or assumptions, take this opportunity to provide the facts. Tip #4: Answer Questions Carefully - A questioner might try to bait you with a question, so choose your words carefully when you respond. To avoid becoming too emotional over the topic, make sure you address the entire audience in your response. This will also make everyone feel included. Additionally: • Remain professional towards all audience members. • Answer questions directly. • Construct your answer to relate to the point you wish to emphasize. • If someone has a specific question that does not apply to others, offer to speak with him or her following the presentation. Tip #5: Prepare A FAQ Document - To save time, provide a FAQ (frequently asked questions document) that you can hand out after the presentation. This allows everyone to have firm answers in writing. By anticipating questions, you can also save on time. Difficult questions are a challenging aspect of leading a business meeting and/or presentation. To succeed, ensure you maintain positive body language and continually demonstrate how the answers can benefit the audience. For more information on Dale Carnegie Training, please contact Jeff Benton at (337) 654-6548
A Conversation with Tyler Woerner, Pixelbrush Studios: Seeking Digital Currency
Tyler Woerner Pixelbrush Studios
My goal was to become a Japanese millionaire. One million yen was equivalent to about 16k during my junior year of college. A friend and I had leveraged our spare cash ($250.00) for $250,000 dollars’ worth of foreign currency to trade. Long story short, we never retired in Tokyo. I learned a lot about the value of currency. How current events move its value up and down and prices are bumped by major bank investments, etc., etc... There is a reason we got out.
There is a new currency on the rise. Digital currency. Businesses are trading time, services, and products for likes, comments, shares, votes, pics, tweets, and the list will double in 6 months. It’s a digital gold rush.
But pinning down the exchange rate is little harder. New research claims that on average people spend $116 more per year if they “like” you and placed a $174 value on a Facebook “like”. Not bad if your bank accepts those. Harvard business review recently published an actual formula that calculates likes, dislikes, clicks and other things creating a really intimidating algebra problem. But when considering varying types of businesses and marketing strategies, these insights seem a little short-sided. A like for your business doesn’t have the same value for my business any more than one million Japanese yen means yacht club membership in the US. But despite the trouble of placing value on this new currency, it’s worth the effort. It’s important to know how much a “like” or share is worth to your business. No different than any other currency; the strength is in the purchasing power. Take some time to figure it out. When you strike digital gold know what you are going to do with all that loot!
Tyler Woerner is the Creative Director and Founder of Pixelbrush Studios. Tyler and his talented team designed Upper Lafayette’s current website. Upper Lafayette is proud to host Tyler as a contributing editor. For more information please visit pixelbrushstudios.com
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Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation Mission Statement “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.” For membership information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jan Swift at jan@upperlafayette.com or 337-769-7649
Special Thanks to Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation Supporters Platinum Members Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. Acadiana Computer Systems, Inc. Aries Marine Corporation ASH/Badger Oil Company Couret Farms Cox Communications Delta Media Home Furniture Hub City Ford IberiaBank Lafayette General Medical Center McDonald’s of Acadiana MidSouth Bank Our Lady of Lourdes Republic National Distributing Company Schilling Distributing Company Stone Energy Corporation Whitney National Bank
Gold Members Acadiana Rubber & Gasket Atmos Energy Beau Box Commercial Real Estate Dupre’ Logistics, LLC Fenstermaker & Associates Home Bank Honda of Lafayette Omni Energy Services Pixus Digital Printing The Southwest Group Tobacco Free Living
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Silver Members Ace Plumbing, Inc. BBR Creative Cajun Harley Davidson Coburn’s Supply Company Edward Jones/Bob Crist Excelerant Guidry’s Uniforms Master Builders & Specialists, Inc. Oakbourne Country Club Opelousas General Health System Rader Solutions Shelf Energy, LLC SLEMCO Stella Maris Stirling Properties
Bronze Members Acadiana C.A.R.E.S. Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Advancial Federal Credit Union Aspen Clinic Associated Travel Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana Jean C. Breaux, Jr. & Associates Breaux’s Mart Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, Inc. Community Foundation of Acadiana Crawdaddy’s On-Site Catering Dale Carnegie-The Winner Institute Derek Development Corp., LLC Joey Durel Drury Inn & Suites Lynn Guidry, Architect John Paul The Great Academy Jolie’s Louisiana Bistro Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic Lee Verret/State Farm Insurance Agency
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Bronze Members Lowry’s Printing and Copying Flo Meadows, Coldwell Banker Melancon I-49 Storage Center Petroleum Club Ron J. Gaubert Realtors W. W. Rucks, III Schools of the Sacred Heart Second Harvest Food Bank Sylvan Learning Center Dr. Brent Jason Toups, LLC Terry J. Rogers, Ltd. WorldPay
Sponsors PLATINUM IberiaBank Lafayette Airport Commission LEDA Schilling Distributing Company Stone Energy GOLD AT&T Beau Box Commercial Real Estate Hub City Ford LOGA Place de Lafayette Tobacco Free Living SILVER Acadian Companies Advancial Federal Credit Union McDonald’s of Acadiana BRONZE City of Carencro City of Scott Scott Police Department
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