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Christmas is just around the corner, and nationwide, shoppers are out and about in search of unforgettable holiday gifts for friends and loved ones. Looking for unique presents while also enjoying a day of family fun? Then be sure to visit the first-ever Louisiana Equine Sales & Events Center Christmas...Continue Reading

The equine industry’s importance in Louisiana cannot be overstated. From the parish to the state level, horses are a critical component of Louisiana’s culture and economy. Per the 2024 Louisiana Summary on Agriculture & Natural Resources, put together by the LSU Agricultural Center, there are over 110,000 horses in the...Continue Reading

St. Landry Parish, LA, takes immense pride in being an ideal atmosphere in which to plant roots and raise a family. A primary element of that culture and identity is the quality education offered to the community’s children and young adults. Parents will find numerous public and private school options...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   September 24, 2025Opelousas Main Street Invites Community to "Imagine Main Street" Workshop on October 21, 2025 Public Engagement Event as part of the Department of Transportation Thriving Communities ProgramOPELOUSAS, La. – The City of Opelousas, in coordination with Opelousas Main Street, invites residents and stakeholders to participate...Continue Reading

GRAND COTEAU, LA - Noble Plastics, a woman-owned small business specializing in custom plastic injection molding, has announced an $8.5 million investment to expand its St. Landry Parish headquarters. This expansion will increase production capacity to support First Solar Inc.’s new billion-dollar manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, and will create...Continue Reading

Entrepreneurs, small businesses, and remote work professionals in need of flexible, affordable, and professional office space in Opelousas, Louisiana, now have a unique opportunity to take their business operations to the next level while enjoying major savings. Prime SLED Business Center Office Spaces currently for lease are co-located with St...Continue Reading

CRAFTING A LEGACY FROM LOUISIANA WOOD: ADAM DOUCET OF NONC’S SHOP AND THE ACCELERATE ST. LANDRY 2025 COHORT,In the heart of Sunset, Louisiana, a small workshop hums with the rhythm of a lathe spinning local wood into handcrafted treasures. This is Nonc’s Shop, a one-person business owned and operated by...Continue Reading

The folks at St. Landry Economic Development say it’s important to build an entrepreneurial culture across St. Landry Parish. With that goal in mind, they’ve been hard at work renovating their central office into a resource for entrepreneurs to grow their business.“By offering a number of different physical assets, but...Continue Reading