Acadiana Business

THU, MAY 12 10:12AM by Leslie Turk

Retail spending jumps 11%

Retail sales in Lafayette Parish are continuing to rise in 2011, with the first three months besting 2010's first quarter by 9.62 percent.

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TUE, MAY 10 10:41AM by Leslie Turk

Cox launches ‘TV Online’

Cox customers can now view thousands of TV shows and movies at cox.com/tv.

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FRI, MAY 6 10:13AM by Heather Miller

Economic stress down in U.S., up in La.

The Associated Press reports that most of the nation’s counties and all but two states “enjoyed better conditions in March than in February,” also noting that first-time jobless claims have risen slightly in the Pelican state.

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THU, MAY 5 8:45AM by Heather Miller

Three locals vying for Million Dollar Road Trip grant

New Jersey brothers traveling the country to promote small businesses were taken aback by Lafayette’s small business support.

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THU, MAY 5 8:14AM by Leslie Turk

LHC Group’s earnings fall 34% on Medicare cuts

LHC Group Inc. earned $7.7 million in the first quarter, compared with $11.7 million in the comparable quarter last year.

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David Calhoun, ‘EB’ Brooks join Lafayette Central Park

David Calhoun and Elizabeth “EB” Brooks are the first two employees of Lafayette Central Park Inc., the nonprofit charged with turning Lafayette Consolidated Government’s 100-acre Johnston Street Horse Farm property into a passive public park. Calhoun was named executive director, and Brooks is director of planning and design.
Remembering Ricky Rees

The veteran police officer remembered by friends for his large and small acts of kindness will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Zachary Barker takes helm of the Opportunity Machine

Zachary Barker continues making waves in Lafayette’s business scene, mostly recently being named director of the Opportunity Machine.
Shakin' at the Shack

There will soon be a whole lot of shakin’ going on at Benny’s Sportshack Supplement Depot, a new concept by Opelousas native Benny Nele. Located at 2002 Johnston St., the supplement shop, smoothie bar and café, featuring hot off the press paninis and wraps, plans to open in late May.
Lafayette’s ‘sinking ship’ is cash flow positive

“We’ve crossed that magic threshold,” LUS Director Terry Huval says.

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