One Acadiana

Are you a wordsmith? Do you have a passion for branding and public relations? 1A is hiring a Director of Marketing & Communications. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume: ow.ly/6cLq50Q6auu

@FirstSolar said it will invest up to $1.1 billion for its fifth American manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish. The company expects to create more than 700 new direct jobs with a total annual payroll of at least $40 million. ow.ly/9ryF50PwEiL @bizfacilities @BXJMAG

Today, Broussard Economic Development Corporation and @LEDALafayetteLA with 1A and SLEMCO announced that a 33.4-acre site located in Lafayette Parish has been certified under the @LEDLouisiana Certified Sites program. ow.ly/L6v150Pw7Ys @bizfacilities @BXJMAG

We proudly hosted the @OneAcadiana Urban Revitalization & Development committee earlier in the week to showcase our investment in the core of our community and using it to jumpstart vigorous conversations about making our community a better place to live. #LFT

ANNOUNCEMENT: Delta Biofuel has announced a $100 million final investment decision for the construction and start up of a full-scale renewable fuel production facility in Iberia Parish. ow.ly/Qw5z50OvI5v @AreaDevelopment @bizfacilities @BXJMAG

This morning 1A was proud to join and congratulate @DevelopStMartin, the city of Breaux Bridge, and @ClecoPower, who announced that a 43.10-acre site in St. Martin Parish has been certified under the @LEDLouisiana Certified Sites program. ow.ly/JuGp50OlIbW @AreaDevelopment

Join us tomorrow as we hear from Marie DesOrmeaux Centanni, Founder of Centanni Communications, Beverly Haydel, Founder of Sequitur Consulting, and Andree Miller, Director of Public Action Committees for @LABI_biz. Register: bit.ly/3YQu9Uf

VENUE UPDATE: Join us this Thursday at Legends Bertrand for a cocktail as you casually network with fellow 1A investors, members, partners, and staff. Register: bit.ly/3lBaGsn

Looking to stay informed about key issues ahead of the 2023 Regular Session? Join us on March 16 for a discussion with @LABI_biz President & CEO Stephen Waguespack. Register: bit.ly/3YQu9Uf

ANNOUNCEMENT: @TidesMedical, a producer of skin graft products distributed nationwide, announced it is investing $1.5 million to upgrade its corporate headquarters & manufacturing facility in Lafayette. @AreaDevelopment @bizfacilities @BXJMAG ow.ly/cmcq50N4W3X

Join us on March 9 for live music and a cocktail as you casually network with fellow 1A investors, members, partners, and staff. Register: bit.ly/3lBaGsn Special thanks to @WildcatBrothers for their partnership in hosting this event!

Join us tomorrow for an open house designed to connect you with 1A staff, partners, ambassadors, and members over a casual lunch at the 1A office. bit.ly/3ZJyee6 Thank you to our sponsor, @advancial!

Interested in maximizing the most of your 1A membership in the new year? Join us Feb. 10 for an open house designed to connect you with 1A staff, partners, ambassadors, and members over a casual lunch at the 1A office. bit.ly/3ZJyee6 Thanks to our sponsor, @advancial!

Maximize the most of your 1A membership in 2023! Join us Friday, February 10, for an open house designed to connect you with 1A staff, partners, ambassadors, and members over a casual lunch at the 1A office. bit.ly/3ZJyee6 Thanks to our sponsor, @advancial!

Lafayette Parish is celebrating its bicentennial! A year-long schedule of events that honor the parish's history was kicked off this past Tuesday with a Bicentennial Anniversary Declaration at Lafayette City Hall. To view a full schedule of events, visit LafayetteTravel.com/Bicentennial.

Join Lafayette Economic Development Authority LEDA this Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to noon for the Health Care Job Fair. This event aims to connect job seekers with employers in the health care industry. Register at lafayette.org/healthcarejobf…

Join us tomorrow as we welcome Dr. Ronald Ferguson, founder of The Basics – a strategy for whole communities to support vibrant learning and brain development among infants and toddlers. OneAcadiana.org/CivicCon

Join @LEDALafayetteLA on Wednesday, January 18, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, for the Health Care Job Fair. This event aims to connect job seekers with employers in the health care industry. Register at lafayette.org/healthcarejobf…

Join us next Wednesday, January 11 as we welcome Dr. Ronald Ferguson, founder of The Basics – a strategy for whole communities to support vibrant learning and brain development among infants and toddlers. OneAcadiana.org/CivicCon

Cheers to a prosperous 2023! The 1A team wishes everyone a very Happy New Year. The 1A office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 29 and Friday, Dec. 30, and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 2.