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Carencro Wing Stop Signage Is Up, Construction Well Underway
Back in July of this year, we shared that Wing Stop would be expanding into Carencro inside of the Center Square shopping center at 3500 NE Evangeline Thruway. See our initial post: https://developinglafayette.com/wp/wing-stop-coming-soon-to-carencro-third-lafayette-parish-location/. Today, about 3 months later, construction of Wing Stop in Carencro is in full swing with the...
Shyra Moran, Community Development Officer at Advancial Federal Credit Union and Fellow Classmate
Live with Shyra Moran, Community Development Officer at Advancial Federal Credit Union and Fellow Leadership Lafayette Classmate. We are talking with Shyra, a Geismar native who is the Community Development Officer at Advancial Federal Credit Union. She is formerly a Pre-Litigation Adjuster at Progressive Insurance. Shyra is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. And she actively contributes to her community by serving on the Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women and co-chairing Alumni Engagement for the UL Christiana Smith African American Alumni Chapter. Shyra has been recognized as one of Acadiana’s Top 20 under 40 young professionals and is currently enrolled in Leadership Lafayette class 36.
Black Cat Coffee House, a New Locally-owned Coffee Shop Coming Soon To North Lafayette
A new locally-owned coffee shop, called Black Cat Coffee House, is coming soon to 4016 Moss Street in North Lafayette. Founded by 19-year-old entrepreneur Gethsemany Aguirre, the inspiration for Black Cat Coffee House was sparked at 16 years old and then fueled during her first job at Craze on Johnston. There, the owners encouraged Aquirre to explore coffee flavors and to experiment. With a profound love for coffee nurtured by her father, Aguirre began envisioning a coffee shop with a unique blend of flavors backed by a meaningful purpose.
Phanat “PX” Xanamane, Candidate for Louisiana State Senate, District 22
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They have a diverse portfolio of projects that range from medical to popular restaurants to multi-unit shopping center developments.
Top Golf, Dave & Buster’s, Jet Coffee, Denny’s, Kasai, Jersey Mike’s Construction Update
Just like the title says, this is a construction update on Top Golf, Dave & Buster’s, Jet Coffee, Denny’s, Kasai, and Jersey Mike’s. See all photos below after links. The businesses located in the 4800 Block of Ambassador Caffery within phase 2 of Ambassador Town Center (The Costco Development area) are progressing in their construction, with several nearing completion. These include Kasai Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi, Dave & Buster’s, and Top Golf. Kasai seems closest to opening. As for Top Golf, the tall net towers have been erected and we should start seeing the netting go up soon.
Paul Scelfo, Chief Regional Officer of Second Harvest Food Bank & Lacey Maynor, Community developmen
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They have a diverse portfolio of projects that range from medical to popular restaurants to multi-unit shopping center developments.
Inside The Chimes of Lafayette, Opening Monday, September 25th
The time has come for The Chimes to open in Lafayette, Louisiana this Monday, September 25th at 1400 Camellia Blvd. Announced back in February 2020, The Chimes faced many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply delays and shortages. Even with those hurdles, The Chimes’ construction began in the summer of 2022, a little over a year ago. While this may seem like a long timeline, it shows the dedication of the Baton Rouge-based family who attends to every detail of their properties.
Planned New, State-of-the-art Indoor Sports Facility For Comeaux Recreational Center/Beaullieu Park
Today, Lafayette Consolidated Government(LCG), the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission(LCVC), and the Acadiana Hotel and Lodging Association announced plans for a new, state-of-the-art indoor sports facility that is said to put Lafayette, Louisiana on a gulf coast-wide map for indoor sports complexes that does not exist along the I-10 corridor from Jacksonville, FL to Houston, TX.
Acadiana Optics, Broussard’s First New Eye Clinic Is Coming Soon Off S. Bernard Road
Broussard, Louisiana is getting their very first eye clinic called Acadiana Optics, located at 1137 South Bernard Road. Driven by a passion for eye care and a shared dream, Dr. Lindsay Dugas and Troy Dugas have transformed their careers from humble beginnings into a thriving partnership dedicated to serving the eye care needs of their community.
Monique Blanco Boulet, Mayor-President candidate for Lafayette
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They have a diverse portfolio of projects that range from medical to popular restaurants to multi-unit shopping center developments.
Jan Swift, Mayor-President candidate for Lafayette
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They have a diverse portfolio of projects that range from medical to popular restaurants to multi-unit shopping center developments.
Lafayette High School Unveils Plans, Renderings For New State-of-the-Art Campus
The plans & renderings for Lafayette High School’s(LHS) new state-of-the-art campus have officially been released and we are going to give you the low down. Being constructed at 3000 W Congress, the new 313,263-square-foot, three-story LHS campus will accommodate up to 2300 students and is being constructed behind the existing campus, built back in the 1950s. According to school board officials, the design of the new LHS campus is designed to fit into the neighborhood’s aesthetic. Not sure what exact aesthetic that may be but, cool. This is being done so that we do not have this super futuristic-looking campus design amongst an area that has a more traditional architectural style. Make of that what you will. Either way, the new campus design, seen in the renderings throughout this post, looks great.
Pole Fitness Studio, Magnolia’s Playground, Is Officially Open In Downtown Lafayette
Magnolia’s Playground, a pole fitness center, has officially opened its doors at 808 Jefferson Street in Downtown Lafayette. Founded by Magnolia Love in 2018, the studio aims to build a strong pole fitness community in the Acadiana region, offering classes for all levels, private parties, and portable pole rentals. Additionally, the expansion into Downtown Lafayette introduces yoga and meditation classes with a focus on pole fitness.
Foodies of Lafayette’s Heidi McDonald & Jason Stoner
— The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They have a diverse portfolio of projects that range from medical to popular restaurants to multi-unit shopping center developments.
Chick-fil-A Louisiana Avenue & I-10 Renovation Update, Now Hiring
Chick-fil-A, located off I-10 at 3205 Louisiana Avenue in Lafayette, Louisiana, has been closed for about 2 months or so for renovations as you may have already known. TL:DR: Hiring information is near the bottom of this post. The renovations to the existing Chick-fil-A include a complete redesign of the...
Inside The New Parish Biscuit Co. Restaurant Opening This Tuesday
The time has come for Parish Biscuit Co., the highly anticipated breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot located in the Oil Center at 1120 Coolidge Street, to open their doors tomorrow, Tuesday, September 12th at 6:30 am. Being located just a block or so behind Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in...
The Waters at West Village, a New 216-unit Apartment Complex is Coming Soon to Scott, Louisiana
A new 3-story, 216-unit luxury-style apartment complex, called The Waters at West Village, is coming soon to the West Village development at 1313 Apollo Road in Scott, Louisiana. The Waters brand of apartments, owned by the Stoa Group, offers stylish & innovative amenities, according to their website, https://stoagroup.com. We would...
New Large Breed Dog Park Coming To Moncus Park
A new large breed dog park, named Best Friends Bark Park, exclusively for large dogs is coming soon to Moncus Park. Spanning an impressive 34,500 square feet, Best Friends Bark Park offers an expansive off-leash play space for dogs to run and socialize. Within this area, an elevated 1,000-square-foot overlook provides panoramic views of the sprawling landscape, creating a haven where families can observe delightful interactions with furry friends.
Ordr, a New Locally-Founded Food Delivery Service Launches This Month
A new, locally-founded food delivery service, called Ordr, is setting up for their mid-September launch; promising to revolutionize the local dining scene with its commitment to affordable, reliable, and community-focused food delivery services. Ordr will serve as a gateway to seamless dining convenience, connecting hungry customers with a diverse selection...
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