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Monday, July 12, 2021ST. LANDRY CHAMBER HOSTS ACADIANA’S ORIGINAL CULINARY EVENT
July 12, 2021 Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raquella Manuel (337) 942-2683 St. landry chamber hosts acadiana’s original culinary eventOPELOUSAS, LA- Making its annual return, the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce will
Friday, April 30, 2021Chamber Announces 2021 Members of the Year at Casino Night
OPELOUSAS, LA- Everyone was a winner at the Chamber Casino Night and Awards Banquet where local organizations Opelousas General Health System and CASA St. Landry Evangeline took home the Large and Small Member of the Year awards. Patrons enjoyed St. Landry’s own, Geno Delafose and the Rockin Cajun Boogie and live Casino Gaming throughout the night. The evening began with a VIP Cocktail hour where guests were greeted by Chamber CEO, Raquel Manuel, who presented the evenings award finalists. Followed by
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021PELICAN STATE CREDIT UNION HOSTS OVER 2,800 FREE CREDIT COUNSELING SESSIONS IN 2020
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA—Over the 2020 calendar year, Pelican State Credit Union conducted 2,878 one-on-one credit counseling sessions. Our friendly credit counselors are there for those who are looking to take control of their financial health or are looking to be equipped with extra tools and resources to make sound financial decisions. Pelican is honored to continue its commitment of improving the lives of its members through safe, competitive products and educational services, and that commitment
Friday, February 26, 2021Faydra Allen, MHA, Physician Practice Administrator Receives ACHE Regent’s Award
Faydra N. Allen, MHA, Physician Practice Administrator, Opelousas General Health System, Opelousas, LA received the American College of Healthcare Executives Early Career Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award recently at a special reception held in the OGHS auditorium. Dianne Yeates, ACHE’s Regent for Louisiana & Chief Operating Officer at Terrebonne General Medical Center and Ken Cochran, ACHE’s Regent Elect and President & CEO of Opelousas General Health System, bestowed the award on Allen. The Early
Monday, February 22, 2021Pelican State Credit Union Hosts How to Make the Most of Your Tax Return Virtual Workshop
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA—Pelican State Credit Union hosted a free virtual Financial Wellness Workshop on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, where attendees had their tax season questions answered live by a panel of experts. The workshop was hosted live on both Zoom and Pelican’s Facebook page, and featured Pelican Nationally Certified Credit Counselors Kimberly Gaines and Lisa Fuller, as well as Capital Area United Way Director of Income Stability Delores Hurst. Pelican Assistant Vice President of Financial
Friday, February 19, 2021Youth Leadership Council using Little Free Libraries to Help Raise Literacy Awareness
Looking to raise literacy and compassion in St. Landry Parish, the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Council’s (YLC) annual project includes 2 new little free libraries and a sharing box placed throughout St. Landry parish. The YLC is made up of Junior and Seniors in high schools across the parish. These youths for the YLC are exemplary individuals who are true representatives of their respective schools. They join together to put on events and volunteer in the community. Each year, the
Friday, February 12, 2021Leadership St. Landry Hosts Economic Development Day
Focusing on innovation and economic development, Leadership St. Landry and the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce hosted its second day of programming at The Grand Coteau House Ballroom in Grand Coteau Wednesday, Feb.10. The focus day featured regional and statewide speakers and was sponsored by MedExpress Emergency Services. During the day-long event, Leadership St. Landry members were treated to a day of insight into the future of economic development and innovation for St. Landry parish and its
Friday, January 29, 2021Opelousas General Health System Announces Appointment of The Honorable James P. Doherty, Jr. to the
Opelousas, LA, 01/29/21, Gina Bradley Tuttle, Chairman of the OGHS Board of Trustees has announced that the Hospital Service District #2 Board of Commissioners has appointed The Honorable James P. Doherty, Jr., to serve on the Opelousas General Hospital Authority Board of Trustees. Doherty, a local attorney and retired judge replaces Patrick C. Morrow, who recently resigned. Doherty was born and reared in Opelousas. He is married to the former Sharla Prat and is the proud father of three children and
Friday, January 22, 2021Opelousas General Health System Announces Appointment of The Honorable James P. Doherty, Jr. to the Board of Trustees
Opelousas General Health System Announces Appointment of The Honorable James P. Doherty, Jr. to the Board of Trustees Opelousas, LA, 01/29/21, Gina Bradley Tuttle, Chairman of the OGHS Board of Trustees has announced that the Hospital Service District #2 Board of Commissioners has appointed The Honorable James P. Doherty, Jr., to serve on the Opelousas General Hospital Authority Board of Trustees. Doherty, a local attorney and retired judge replaces Patrick C. Morrow, who recently resigned. Doherty was
Wednesday, January 20, 2021Leadership St. Landry Kicks Off With Orientation Day
When the Leaders of St. Landry are strong, the future is bright, and it could've gotten any brighter than day one and the orientation of Leadership St. Landry on Jan. 20 at the Sunset Community Center in Sunset. Leadership St. Landry was made possible by the sponsorship of CLECO. A total of 15 participants were accepted into the program and were present for the first of eight Program Days which included leadership demonstrations and tools of the trade from Brent Henley, CEO of The Pyramid Group. Henley
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Wednesday, January 06, 2021Kenneth J. Cochran, DSc, RN, FACHE, Elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Council of
For Immediate Release Kenneth J. Cochran, DSc, RN, FACHE, Elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Council of Regents March 20, 2021—Kenneth J. Cochran, DSc, RN, FACHE, President & CEO, Opelousas General Health System, has been elected to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives. The Council of Regents serves as the vital link between ACHE and members by approving governance and membership regulations as well as promoting ACHE programs,
