Clare Cook, founder of Basin Arts, was a recent guest on Discover Lafayette’s podcast where she discussed BARE Walls, an art subscription rental service turning “BARE” business walls into gallery space, with the goal of bringing together local businesses and artists that live and work here in the our community. You can hear the entire interview […]
IBERIABANK Acadiana Market President Jerry Vascocu Shines the Light on Banking, Community, Faith and Family
Jerry Vascocu, Acadiana Market President of IberiaBank, sat down with Discover Lafayette host, Jan Swift to discuss his banking career. A Ruston native, Jerry graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in economics. Married to Julie Hiatt Vascocu, they have two children. Jerry joined IBERIABANK’s Baton Rouge commercial banking division in 2005 at a time […]
Pack & Paddle Hosts Garage Sale for Outdoor Enthusiasts
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 […]
Maurice Heymann Known as “Father of Mardi Gras” in Lafayette’s History Books
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 […]
Senior Housing Trends in U. S. Driven By Baby Boomers Desire to Downsize
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 […]