Vincent Pierre, Fiber Director Michael Soileau named to LEDA board
LUS Fiber director Michael D. Soileau and former state Rep. Vincent Pierre will join the 12-member board.
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Business + Innovation
Lafayette e-commerce fulfillment company to take over closed Northside Walmart
The project fills a big hole on the Evangeline Thruway. Years of bad headlines and disinvestment have made the region a tough sell, and local officials hope news like this can polish the area’s image and attract investment down the line.
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COLUMN: It’s time for Lafayette to take its housing crisis seriously
Lafayette is facing a severe housing crisis, with thousands of people at risk of losing their homes. This crisis started before the pandemic, but the coronavirus and its impact on our economy has just added fuel to a fire that’s now threatening to rage through our community.
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Take a (laundry) load off a Lafayette healthcare worker
Lafayette General Foundation is raising money to pay for laundry for hospital employees, giving a boost to a local startup
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Some local retailers are not ready to ‘Safe Shop’
Despite a surge of re-openings under the local “Safe Shop” policy, some Lafayette retailers are opting to keep their doors closed for now
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Lafayette is bracing for the budget impact of coronavirus
Citing “unprecedented fiscal challenges,” Lafayette’s mayor-president is setting expectations for deep cuts.
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Freelancers of Lafayette: Don’t fear coronavirus loans
For a lot of freelancers, applying for a loan is brand new — and scary — territory. Here’s a high level guide to how it works.
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Coronavirus stimulus not enough to save Lafayette’s oil and gas industry
Lafayette’s oil and gas industry is facing existential challenges that far outstrip the short-term subsidies being offered by the federal government’s coronavirus stimulus package.
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Survey highlights initial impact of COVID-19 on Acadiana businesses
Of roughly 1,000 local businesses surveyed between March 19 and March 25, 91% expected revenue to decline.
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How you can help Lafayette’s economy
The challenges facing Lafayette’s economy may seem overwhelming but you can help right the ship by spending money or making it, and that means more than just shopping local.
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COLUMN: Fiber’s fragile finances
Since launching 2008, LUS Fiber has missed its financial projections by $70 million. That puts it in a vulnerable position.
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