by BEDC Team | May 27, 2020 | Blog
Recently, we received feedback regarding census response rates from Kelly W. Courville who is a Partnership Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau. The City of Broussard is in the top two in Lafayette Parish! As of Tuesday, May 26th, 2020: Youngsville is at 68.3%...
by BEDC Team | May 21, 2020 | Blog
Broussard is open for business following Governor Edward’s May 11th proclamation moving Louisiana into Phase 1 starting May 15th. New types of businesses that may open beginning on May 15, with 25 percent occupancy limits, sanitation guidelines and...
by BEDC Team | May 11, 2020 | Blog
On April 30, Governor Edwards formally extended the Stay at Home Order through May 15. With his stay-at-home order set to expire at the end of the week, Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected to announce if he’ll lift restrictions designed to slow the spread of the...
by BEDC Team | May 11, 2020 | Blog
A master plan for downtown Broussard has been unveiled recently. The City of Broussard’s initiative was brought together by city leaders, developers and residents during public meetings last June. Envision Broussard incorporates ideas to create a vision for a...
by BEDC Team | Apr 27, 2020 | Blog
Did you know that for every $100 you spend at a locally owned business, $48 stays in the community? When you shop local that money supports our schools, streets, jobs and safety. Quick Facts* 48% of revenue from independent retailers is recirculated in the community^...
by BEDC Team | Apr 27, 2020 | Blog
Lafayette Parish has authorized additional businesses to open through the Safe Shop initiative, which includes distribution of masks for workers of Broussard area businesses Effective April 17, 2020, the Mayor-President of Lafayette Parish enacted a “Safe Shop” policy...
