Chamber News
2019 Annual Report
You chamber has compiled this report to document the work we've done for the parish in 2019, but also to begin to express the return on investment that the business community has in the chamber. It's full of quick-read info graphics, and stats from 2019 that you'll want to see!

First New Member of 2020!
Moss Speech Language Therapy
Our newest member's passion is helping others communicate. Moss Speech Language Therapy provides personalized evidence based speech, language, fluency, and swallowing assessments/intervention. Collaboration with family, caregivers, care providers and consistency are key factors in their practice.

New Member Alert!
Hospice of Acadiana
Hospice of Acadiana offers special medical care and emotional support at the end of life for our patients and their families. With a 24-hour "on call" RN, they work hard to provide consistent and quality service to Iberia Parish and the Acadiana region.

New Member Alert!
Wendy Lacour Agency, Allstate Insurance
Our newest member has been making an impact in Iberia Parish for seven years! The Wendy Lacour Agency, Allstate Insurance, offers auto, home, motorcycle, boat, RV and Business insurance sales. Referred to as a "one-stop shop" agency for every need, Wendy Lacour can get you the help you need!

New Member Alert!
Edward Jones, Robert Burke
Please help us welcome new member of the chamber, Robert Burke of Edward Jones! Also serving on the board this year, Robert Burke is committed to his business and to Iberia Parish. Check out their information at the links below.

In January...
On News15 - KADN/KLAF
Janet Faulk-Gonzales, Chamber Director/CEO, came talk about the Chamber's Annual Banquet and why it is such an important event for Iberia Parish.

Craig Romero of the Port of Iberia came give the KADN studio a "Port Report", an annual update for the Port of Iberia.

David Dahlquist and Erin Bass of the T.E.C.H.E. Project stopped by to talk about this incredibly valuable organization and their recent contributions to Iberia Parish.

Mike Wattigny of the Bayou Mardi Gras Association talked to viewers about the upcoming parade and night full of Mardi Gras Magic in New Iberia!

And make sure to tune in to News 15 KADN/KLAF on January 30th at 6:00am and 8:00am, as Janet Faulk-Gonzales of GICC discusses the Leadership Iberia Program and the positive impact it has on local leaders and our community.
On KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 and Facebook LIVE @positivelyiberia
Janet-Faulk Gonzales of GICC was the focus feature of the week, to discuss the importance of the chamber's Annual Banquet.
Civic Service and Business Impact Award winners for 2019 were invited to further discuss the awards and their significance. Kenny LeJeune, Cajun 180, and Distillerie Acadian were in attendance.

Craig Romero of the Port of Iberia came on the show to give a more in-depth conversation about the Port of Iberia's progress over the past year.
Chris Frazier with Specialist Services RedGuard Building Systems and Matt Oubre with Dynamic Construction also were a part of the conversation.

David and Erin from the T.E.C.H.E. Project join Carl Patrick Cooper Jr. from Envision da Berry to talk about this week's round of positive news.

Michael Wattigny with the Bayou Mardi Gras Association joined Marcia Patout of the Bayou Teche Museum and Danita Maldono of NILA's Bourbon Hall to focus on some upcoming exciting events in the parish including Acadiana's first Mardi Gras parade to roll in New Iberia.

Make sure to tune in to KANE FM107.5/AM1240 or Facebook Live on Thursday at 10am to catch the last feature for January, Janet Faulk-Gonzales of GICC along with Jerre Borland of the Berry Queens, and Dr. Seth Rosenzweig of Louisiana Orthopedic Specialists with a special announcement from Iberia Medical Center!
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Member News
Project RISE's Paw-sitive Impact
Chamber member Angela Scott (of McGee Scott Realty) is very active in the chamber and local community, as evidenced by her service on the board of a local non-profit- Project RISE. Recently, this organization completed a project to build 8 exterior dog kennels at the Iberia Parish Animal Shelter, all at no cost to the parish!

Regions Bank's Recent Diversification and Expansion
From Chamber Member Regions Bank:

Regions Bank is happy to announce that it now has a local New Iberia native originating residential construction and home loans at their 2 New Iberia locations. Mike Saunders graduated from NISH in 1986 and is also a UL Lafayette graduate. Mike has over 25 years of award winning home lending experience and has been President of the Acadiana Mortgage Lenders Assoc & Credit Professionals International of LA.  

Local News & Past Events
We are #positivelyiberia!
Annual Banquet kick-starts the new year
Your chamber hosted its Annual Banquet this month to re-cap 2019 and start off 2020 with our most positive foot forward. This jam-packed event is something we look forward to every year, and this time we utilized this opportunity to also help introduce a new initiative your chamber is facilitating- Positively Iberia!