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Chris Rader of Rader Solutions on the Discover Lafayette podcast: How to increase your company’s bottom line through innovation, getting things right the first time

February 14, 2019

Discover Lafayette’s podcast is included in The Acadiana Advocate’s Business Newsletter twice a week. We are proud to partner with The Advocate, as well as with Rader Solutions and Jason Sikora who tape our podcast interviews. Today’s Advocate promotion features Chris Rader, CEO of Rader Solutions. The podcast may be listened to here. The article […]

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Pack & Paddle Hosts Garage Sale for Outdoor Enthusiasts

February 11, 2019

Pack & Paddle in Lafayette LA is the destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking for the best equipment and experienced advice for all types of self-propelled outdoor activities. Owners John and Becky Williams were recent guests on the Discover Lafayette podcast which you can listen to here. Focused on customer service and the individual customer’s needs, John and Becky […]

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Maurice Heymann Known as “Father of Mardi Gras” in Lafayette’s History Books

February 7, 2019

March 5, 2019 is the date of this year’s annual Mardi Gras celebration which is a major cause for celebration by tourists and locals of Lafayette alike. While we all enjoy “passing a good time” during the perennial festival which takes place on the week of “Fat Tuesday,” the day before the Lenten season officially […]

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Crawfish Farming Generates Profits for Small Farm Operators

February 4, 2019

It’s that time of year again: Crawfish Season! In South Louisiana, that is definitely cause for celebration, especially during Mardi Gras and the ensuing Season of Lent when meat is off the menu for so many. While we love to consume crawfish, most of us are not aware of the history of crawfish farming or […]

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Senior Housing Trends in U. S. Driven By Baby Boomers Desire to Downsize

February 1, 2019

One of the top housing trends in the U. S. is development of rental housing that appeals to the 55 plus demographic who are not yet ready for assisted living arrangements, but still want to lighten their load when it comes to maintenance and overhead. Baby boomers are changing the rental landscape in their housing […]