Volume 22
September 2010
UPPER LAFAYETTE ON THE MOVE…. ABIZ HONORS ULEDF MEMBERS ED KRAMPE AND JOEY DUREL! On August 26, 2010, the Convention Center overflowed with attendees of Acadiana Business’s second annual luncheon honoring the Top 50 Privately Held Companies in Acadiana. ULEDF’s Whitney Bank was a presenting sponsor of this prestigious event. Among the honoree businesses were ULEDF members Acadian Companies, Hub City Ford, Schilling Distributing Co., Home Furniture Co., McDonald’s of Acadiana and Fenstermaker & Associates. In order to qualify for this distinction, the company must be based in this six parish region, and not be a subsidiary of a company based outside of the region. Based upon gross revenues, the list of elite companies which drive our economy was truly impressive. For more information, please see www.theind.com.
Upcoming Events “Quest for your Best” Personal Development Series Oct. 21, 11:00 to 1:00 Acadian Ambulance Headquarters November 17, 11:30 a.m. Holiday Inn, Upper Lafayette Honoring Local Success Stories
UPPER LAFAYETTE BOUNDARIES
Ed Krampe
Ed Krampe
As a special surprise for the crowd, as well as the recipients, Acadiana Business honored two special men well known for their contributions to industry and the community. Ed Krampe, founder of McDonald’s of Acadiana and V. P. of ULEDF, was bestowed the Business Achievement Award. Recognized as a force in the local restaurant industry, Ed is renowned for his never ending quest to upgrade the product and facilities offered to his clientele. From humble beginnings in 1972, Ed, his family and loyal team have built McDonald’s of Acadiana into a blockbuster business garnering $46 million in revenue in 2009.
A truly surprised Joey Durel was selected Executive of the Year. A seasoned business man and civic leader prior to serving as LCG Parish President, Durel’s drive to transform Lafayette into a nationally acclaimed city offering a unique fiber-optic network, as well as his current proposal Joey Durel for LCG to invest in the “Horse Farm,” led Acadiana Business to recognize his special form of leadership. “I accepted this award on behalf of all the Lafayette CEOs and executives whose hard work and excellent leadership make Lafayette thrive. When government is working well and a community is flourishing, it is because of the success of local businesses and their leaders . My administration is fortunate to work alongside many of these companies and their people. I have come to believe that the positive accolades received by this government and this administration are simply a reflection of Lafayette’s strong business community.” Congratulations to ULEDF members Ed Krampe and Joey Durel for a job well done!
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
Emerging leaders, surveys tell us, increasingly want to be social entrepreneurs creating ventures for social change - they want to bring their values to work, to feel that their organizations have a meaningful purpose, and to see that they have an opportunity to make a difference in their workplace and the world. Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation is a small organization making a difference by bringing seasoned leaders together with emerging leaders at our monthly meetings, and telling the story that Lafayette is a great city for emerging leaders. If you are thinking about starting or expanding your business, pay attention. Lafayette was ranked 9th Best Performing Large Metro/City in the nation citing job growth (22nd), salary growth (10th), and 5-year high-tech GDP growth (19th) as key indicators (Milken Institute, November 2009). Our unemployment remains below state and national levels. According to last October's Fortune Small Business, Lafayette was ranked second best mid-sized market in the nation for small business start-ups based on factors like a growing economy, affordable workforce, stable housing market, and low crime. Our per capita income is in the top 8% of all counties in the U.S. (Bureau of Economic Analysis). Our cost of doing business ranks 32nd lowest, income growth ranks 19th best and job growth ranks 24th best among the largest 200 U.S. metro areas (Forbes Magazine, March 2009).
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. For more information, please call Jan at (337)572-9877 Ext. 108 or email jan@upperlafayette.com Dr. Timothy Church
Dr. Barbara Ardoin
Thanks to McDonald’s of Acadiana, Professional Arts Pharmacy and Stone Energy Corporation for sponsoring, and in kind contributions by Acadian Companies, BBR Creative and Schilling Distributing.
Aileen Bennett
SPOTLIGHT ON CARENCRO MAYOR, GLENN BRASSEAUX! ULEDF’S intern, Jessica Spedale recently interviewed the Mayor of Carencro, Glenn Brasseaux. Originally from Carencro, Glenn graduated in Business Administration at USL. The mayor served as a councilman for twenty four years, and has proudly serves as the town’s 7th mayor for twelve years. Mayor Brasseaux is the second V. P. of the Louisiana Municipal Association. He has also been named Honorary Chair of the Special Olympics. In 2008, he started the first National Day of Prayer in Carencro, after admiring the one the City of Scott established. For more information on the town’s unique cultural appeal and amenities, please see http:// carencro.org. When asked about the growth of Carencro, Glenn explained it has a small town atmosphere and has been able to manage its growth in a way to maintain the quality of life its residents expect. ULEDF thanks Mayor Glenn Brasseaux for all you do and your continued support of Upper Lafayette!
Mayor Glenn Brasseaux
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
BRONZE (cont.)
SILVER
Accel Protection & Technologies Allstates Building Systems American Safety & Industrial Supply Anytime Fitness—Moss Street Aspen Clinic BBR Creative Edward Jones/Bob Crist Master Builders & Specialists, Inc. Mello Joy Coffee Company Steven Santillo, APLC Stone Energy Corporation Stirling Properties Sylvan Learning Center Terry J. Rogers, LTD Walters Funeral Home
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Atmos Energy Fenstermaker & Associates Home Bank Honda of Lafayette VALOR Commercial Real Estate
Acadiana C.A.R.E.S Acadian Hills Country Club Associated Travel Group
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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
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