Ribbon Cutting
Cousin's Wholesale
Tuesday, August 31st
10:30am
701 West Admiral Doyle Dr.
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Ribbon Cutting
Suit Up Menswear and Tux Rentals
Tuesday, September 7th
9am
820 East Admiral Doyle Dr.
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Chamber Officially Announces Incoming CEO- Thomas Falgout
Chamber Chairperson, Wendell Verret, announced at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet last week that Thomas (Tommy) Falgout will be stepping into the role of Chamber CEO after the Chamber’s Board of Directors reached a unanimous decision on the matter.
Tommy was born and raised in New Iberia and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He has spent most of his career organizing, operating, and supervising Boys and Girls Clubs in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Texas. He has worked for other organizations such as health care clinics, United Way and Acadiana Workforce Solutions in St. Martinville. He recently moved back to New Iberia after working in New Orleans and is living in and renovating his childhood home.
He has extensive experience in fundraising for non-profits as well as organizing and operating fundraising and other events. He has knowledge of financing and accounting and has organizational skills that are well-suited for a non-profit like the Chamber. He has demonstrated skills at managing employees and volunteers. Overall, his attitude and experience will be driving forces in his success as Chamber CEO.
“In his interview, he came across as honest and genuine. We all breathed a sigh of relief after the interview knowing Tommy was the ideal person for the position. You will all be pleased with Tommy's ability, skills, and motivation. His goals align with ours and will be a great edition to the Chamber,” reports Chamber Chairperson Wendell Verret.
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This is the last week to register to cook in the 31st Annual World Championship Gumbo CookOff! |
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If you or someone you know is interested in participating in this event, please send an email to kelly@iberiachamber.org to register.
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Local Restaurants Receive Recognition
One of the most entertaining highlights of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet is the awarding of first, second, and third plate awards to three local restaurants. The event features tastings from different restaurants and caterers around town. Attendees cast live votes for their favorite tasting of the evening. The 2021 GICC Annual Banquet featured twelve restaurants and over 300 people cast their vote at the event!
Participating restaurants included Misfits Dine & Drink, Bon Creole Lunch Counter, Iberia Medical Center, Raising Canes Chicken Fingers, Jane’s Seafood & Chinese, Distillerie Acadian, Fezzo’s Seafood & Steakhouse, Guidry’s Cake Shop, Pedro’s Tacos & Tequila, Olympus Greek & Lebanese, and Fremin’s Food & Furniture.
Misfits Dine & Drink took home third plate by serving a savory chicken speziato, Guidry’s Cake Shop took home second plate with their delectable red velvet petit fours, and the highly coveted first plate was awarded to Jane’s Seafood & Chinese for their signature combination fried rice.
You never know what will be served at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet! If you or someone you know is interested in participating at the next event, contact the Chamber at 337-364-1836 or info@iberiachamber.org.
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Save the Date: New Iberia City Marshal Political Forum
September 7th
6:00pm
VIRTUAL
Any chamber members wishing to submit questions for this forum should submit them to
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Positively Iberia! this week brings Part 2 of "The Green Book" discussion and features Dr. Phebe Hayes, founder and President of the Iberia African American Historical Society. She will be joined by Marcia Patout (Bayou Teche Museum) and Jayd Buteaux (Shadows-on-the-Teche.) This segment will include, among other things, how New Iberia businesses and sites were involved in segregated safe havens of the day and detail the programs that this collaboration will host over the next weeks.
The segment goes LIVE on Teche Matters - KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 at 10:00AM Thursday (8/19/2021) - Listen streaming LIVE at www.kane1240.com; via the TuneIn app or ask your smart-speaker to "play K.A.N.E." Positively Iberia program segment airs after Teche Matters - Jeff Bogg's first commercial break, usually, around 10:20 am till 11am.
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CIS CELEBRATES 38 YEARS OF CARDIOVASCULAR CARE
HOUMA- On August 15, Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) will celebrate 38 years of providing advanced cardiovascular care in south Louisiana.
Started by Dr. Craig Walker in Houma in 1983, CIS has grown to have 22 locations across Louisiana and Mississippi, with more than 65 physicians, 1,075 team members, 10 telecardiology sites, and management services now reaching to the suburbs of Chicago.
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Your Chamber is partnering with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center to bring you this series of webinars in 2021, that are aimed to help you grow or start your business. Attendance is limited for these sessions so make sure to sign up ahead of time!
Upcoming trainings:
Tuesday, August 17th, 10AM-12PM
Credit, Lending and Funding Options
Credit, Lending and Funding Options are areas where small businesses struggle with in business to either prepare or secure funding. This training will explain the importance of preparing and managing these areas in business
Wednesday, August 18th, 5:30PM-7:30PM
SEBD Certification
Benefits of free SEBD Certification include: Business developmental assistance, entrepreneurial training, marketing, computer skills, accounting, industry-specific assistance and increased procurement opportunities. Learn more about SEBD and other business certification programs. Plan now to attend this free seminar.
Thursday, August 19th, 9AM-10:30AM
Fundamentals of Accounting
This webinar will provide a foundation in basic accounting using examples in QuickBooks. This basic foundation will help reduce your fear or concerns when recording accounting transactions. Join us for a quick and easy lesson that will pay big dividends.
There are many more workshop opportunities available than the ones listed here. To view a complete list of upcoming trainings, click here.
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