Lafayette is known for its family-friendly music festivals. Festival International is the largest international music and arts festival celebrated in the U. S. with over 300,000 attending the free outdoor event for five days the last week in April each year. Showcasing Lafayette’s warm joie de vivre and family-friendly environment, visitors travel here from around […]
Chris Rader, CEO of Rader Solutions
This episode of Discover Lafayette shines the light on Chris Rader, CEO of Rader Solutions. A local entrepreneur who is also known for his generous philanthropic endeavors throughout Acadiana, Chris shares his business insights on how to increase a business’ bottom line through technological innovation, the importance of getting things right the first time, and […]
Todd Citron, Hub City Ford
The Citron family of Hub City Ford has offered outstanding automotive sales and service to the Acadiana region for 76 years. Brown Fortier, founder of Hub City Motors, Inc., was affiliated with Ford Motor Company for 25 years prior to the award of a Ford Motor Company Franchise in August 1943. Fortier’s only daughter, Marcelle, who […]
Charlie Goodson, Southern Hospitality Kitchens
Lafayette is a wonderful place to visit and experience the unique and delicious cuisine that locals take for granted. On this episode of Discover Lafayette, Jan Swift interviews restauranteur Charlie Goodson, a principal of Southern Hospitality Kitchens and managing partner of Charley G’s and Social Southern Table & Bar. Charlie shares his experiences starting back […]
Dr. Paul Baker and Lauren Baker, Educators and Musicians Enriching Lives in South Louisiana
Power couple Dr. Paul Baker and Lauren Baker showcase this edition of Discover Lafayette with Jan Swift. Both talented musicians, Dr. Paul Baker is Headmaster of Episcopal School of Acadiana, one of the top rated private schools in Louisiana. He is also an active and sought-after composer whose arrangements have played around the country, including […]