
LSUA Smashes Ambitious Enrollment Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule with 5,104 Students for Fall 2023
LSUA is thrilled to announce that it has surpassed its ambitious goal of enrolling 5,000 undergraduate students by 2025, a full two years ahead

SunGas Renewables Chooses Rapides Parish for Proposed $1.8 Billion Facility
SunGas Renewables Inc. has announced the formation of Beaver Lake Renewable Energy LLC, which will construct a new green methanol production facility in Central Louisiana.

Ucore Will Invest $75 Million to Establish Rare Earth Metals Manufacturing Facility in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, La. – Ucore North America, a subsidiary of Ucore Rare Metals Inc., announced it is investing $75 million to establish North America’s first modern

Vexus Fiber™ Announces Service Availability in Alexandria, LA
LUBBOCK, TX — Vexus Fiber, a leading provider of advanced fiber-optic services in Louisiana New Mexico, and Texas, is thrilled to announce that select homes

Alexandria Named Cleanest City in Louisiana
The Louisiana Garden Club Federation has named Alexandria as the Cleanest City in Louisiana. Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc, past president Roxanne Champagne (front, left)

‘The Peach Cobbler Factory’ location in Alexandria under construction
Peach Cobbler Factory Alexandria has a location.!!!!! We are located at 5913 Provine Place Suite A. We are currently under construction 🦺 🚧. Stay tuned

Optimum Opens State of the Art Facility
Optimum has opened a new Alexandria location at 1418 MacArthur Drive. The new state-of-the-art retail store offers a modern and interactive in-store experience where customers


MAYOR’S REPORT: THE FIRST 100 DAYS
After an aggressive 100-day plan to improve Public Safety and basic city services, Mayor Jacques Roy has released a status report to the citizens of

Alex River Fete 2023 To Be Held May 4-6
Alex River Fête 2023 is back and ready to sing into spring! This 3-day celebration will be held May 4-6 and is FREE to all

Economic Development Incentives in Alexandria, Louisiana
What are economic development incentives? Economic development incentives are financial tools or benefits provided by local, state, or federal governments, including those in Alexandria, Louisiana,

Unlocking Investment Potential: A Guide to Opportunity Zones in Alexandria, LA
What are economic opportunity zones? Economic Opportunity Zones, often referred to as “Opportunity Zones” or “OZs,” are designated areas within the United States, including Alexandria,

Starting a Business in Alexandria, LA: What You Need to Know
Dreaming of starting your own business in Alexandria, LA? Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process seamlessly. How do I start my

Transportation from River Fete to the Dragon Boat Races
Want to check out the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races? Park at the Downtown Alexandria Parking garage and take the Trolley! The Trolley Route will run

2023 Business Expo
Register your business for the 2023 BUSINESS EXPO and show what Cenla has to offer! Contact Cindy Cespiva at ccespiva@cenlachamber.org for more information, or register

Alexandria Zoo Hosts “Wild Brew at the Zoo”
HOST: Event by Alexandria Zoological Park and Friends of the Alexandria Zoo LOCATION/DATE/TIME: Alexandria Zoological Park, Friday, April 28; 6 – 9 pm. ADMISSION: $40
SCDPC Managing the RESTORE LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM
The South Central Planning and Development Commission. SCPDC is working with the State of Louisiana’s Office of Community Development operating the Restore Louisiana Small Business