The Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce held its meeting for the Month of November Wednesday at Main Street Pizza Pub & Grill.
Chamber President, Dr. Tojo Ward, introduced Rebecca Shirley from One Acadiana. She addressed the crowd and explained that their organization is going to be creating projects to bring the 9 parishes it services together, including Evangeline, St. Landry and Lafayette. One Acadiana will be coming into each of the parishes to see what they can do to make the areas more beautiful and profitable. She wanted everyone to know that if someone needs to reach them, they can contact Dr. Tojo or Director of the Ville Platte Chamber, Camille Fontenot. They are going to be working on bringing more industry to our area and Industrial Park.
The Chamber welcomed and approved a new Member. Evins Larry & Perry Family Funeral Home is a new business located on East Street in Mamou. There will be a ribbon cutting December 9th.
CB Coreil Campus will have a Holiday Tree Lighting on Monday, November 28th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. everyone is invited. There will be Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause, cookies and hot chocolate. Everyone is invited to attend.
The St. Landry Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch and Learn tomorrow at Noon at The Brisket Basket in Opelousas to learn about the new wage law.
The Chamber Christmas Parade is set for December 11th and the deadline to enter is December 8th. No horses, motorcycles or 4-wheeler are allowed. Please call the Chamber for a full set of rules and guidelines.
The Chamber Annual Christmas Social is set for December 8th from 5:30 – 7:30 at the Chamber of Commerce.
The WWII Museum trip to New Orleans has been scheduled for January 18th. Please call the Chamber at 363-1878 for further details.
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