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Aquaspersions will invest at least $7.5 million, create 25 new jobs and establish a PPE supply chain base in St. Martin Parish
BROUSSARD, La. – Aquaspersions Limited, a global manufacturer of water-based additives for the latex, paint and adhesives industries, announced it is investing at least $7.5 million to establish ...

BIRMINGHAM, AL (October 19, 2022) – Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, has selected Retail Strategies, the leading national community development firm, to create and execute a retail recruitment plan.
“Retail Strategies will partner with city leaders to help them understand their untapped retail corridor, development, and redevelopment opportunities,” said Lacey Bacchus, business developer for Retai...

Cargill to Invest $34 Million to Modernize Breaux Bridge Salt Processing Facility
Plant upgrades and safety enhancements enable company to retain 70 jobs in St. Martin Parish
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. – Cargill, a major international supplier of food, agricultural and industrial products with operations in 70 countries, is upgrading its St. Marti...

Pizza Village to Open Breaux Bridge Location
Jun 24 2022Pizza Village will open a Breaux Bridge location and have plans to open franchised locations across the Gulf South region, company officials announced Thursday.
The popular Lafayette eatery that last year marked its 50th anniversary will build a 4,500-square-foot location at the corner of Rees Street and Lakes Boulevard. It wil...

SMEDA Director Named to Workforce Board
Mar 31 2022ST. MARTINVILLE – Jennifer Stelly, Executive Director of the St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA), was sworn in to a three-year term as a board member of the Local Workforce Development Board #40. Effective March 23, 2022, she succeeds Rebecca Shirley who recently announced her retirement.
“I am honored to serv...