Connection with the community is a long-standing principle for McDonald’s restaurants, which is why Miller Management’s McDonalds locations across the parish are re-opening their lobbies to once again provide a free space for local organizations to meet. The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce is taking advantage of this opportunity by hosting Iberia Parish’s big four legislators at a McDonald’s restaurant for Up Next: 2021 Legislative Recap.

On August 10^th at 8am, after a momentous legislative session, Iberia Parish’ key legislators are coming together once again to recap their efforts in Baton Rouge and to answer questions submitted by members of the business community. Invited guests include Senator Fred Mills and Representatives Blake Miguez, Beau Beaullieu, and Marcus Bryant. The virtual program is hosted by the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce and presented by McDonald’s - Miller Management.

Virtual attendance is free. Register at iberiachamber.org/upnext. Members of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to submit questions to info@iberiachamber.org to be answered by the panel.

If you are interested in hosting an event, town hall, or meeting at your local McDonald’s, contact Anthony Taylor at McDonald’s local New Iberia office at 337-321-6857, located at 521 Jefferson Terrace Blvd.

Miller Management has been locally owned and operated in the Acadiana area for over 37 years. Proudly serving their communities for three generations.

Governor Jon Bell Edwards re-instated the state-wide mask mandate. It will take effect starting today. Read more about what this means at the link below.

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Positively Iberia!’s programming in August might feel a bit like time travel! As we did in August 2020, we’ll kick-off National Black Business Month on August 5^th  with a panel of black business owners from around Iberia Parish. We’ll meet Terrence Etienne, chef and owner of Fit and Fresh Meals in New Iberia; Arielle Collins, Pharmacist and owner of Village Pharmacy and Wellness in Loreauville; and from Jeanerette, Ronald Mitchell, accounting consultant and owner of Mitchell’s Tax Service – all sharing their stories of pandemic and prosperity!

Then on August 9 & 12 - a two-part series will take a road trip, of sorts, as we discuss “The Negro Motorist Green Book” and the series of events being hosted by the Bayou Teche Museum in August. Joining us from the Louisiana Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge is Division Director, Rodneyna Hart; Dr. Phebe Hays, founder of the Iberia African American Historical Society; along with Marcia Patout, Bayou Teche Museum Director and Jayd Buteaux, Marketing & Programs Manager at the Shadows-on-the-Teche.

 Positively Iberia! will round out the month with a spot light on Iberia Crime Stoppers… the non-profit organization that provides (at no cost to our public law enforcement agencies) an anonymous communications tool “TIP LINE” for residents to safely call, share information on crimes without identifying themselves, and qualify for cash rewards; enhancing the removal of criminals from the streets of our community.

Join Marti Harrell and Jeff Boggs on Positively Iberia! every Thursday morning during the 10 o’clock hour of “Teche Matters” on KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 (you can even ask Alexa to “play K.A.N.E.”!) Follow Positively Iberia on Facebook where you’ll find the video archive of past shows available on demand!

Stay connected to this important initiative, like/follow www.facebook.com/positivelyiberia and join the Positively Iberia Bulletin Board Facebook group just by clicking blue “Visit Group” button at the top of the page (under the header photo.) It’s the place to share positive news and announcements every day! If you have an idea for a feature, send us a private message from our page/group or email: positivelyiberia@iberiachamber.org

Thanks again to Positively Iberia! underwriter, The First National Bank of Jeanerette.

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!

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There are many more workshop opportunities available than the ones listed here. To view a complete list of upcoming trainings, click here.

For other events and activities taking place within Iberia Parish, click here.