Vermilion Chamber of Commerce

10/08/2026

Calling all chamber members! Join us tonight!

10/07/2026

Go support FFA!!!!

10/07/2026

We had a great time at National Night Out! 💙 A big thank you to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office for hosting such a wonderful community event.

Our Executive Director Clare even got to snap a picture with Abbeville Police K9 Duke! 🐾💙

Thank you to everyone who helped make it a great night!

10/05/2026

🚀 Welcome Champion’s Circle Member: SpaceX! 🚀

The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is proud to officially welcome SpaceX as our newest Champion’s Circle Member!

SpaceX’s investment in Vermilion Parish represents an exciting new chapter for our community and brings tremendous potential for economic growth, new jobs, workforce development, and opportunities for businesses throughout our parish.

Vermilion Parish has so much to offer, from our hardworking people and strong local businesses to the communities and culture that make this such a special place to live and work. We are excited for the opportunity to showcase all of that as new investment comes into our parish.

We are especially proud that SpaceX has chosen to invest in the Vermilion Chamber at our Champion’s Circle level, supporting the work we do to strengthen our business community, create connections, and help Vermilion Parish continue to grow.

There is a lot happening in Vermilion Parish, and we are excited about what the future holds! ❤️🚀

Please join us in giving SpaceX a BIG Vermilion Chamber welcome!

10/01/2026

❤️ Chamber Members, this night is for YOU! ❤️

Come hang out with us Thursday, October 8 at Sounds on the Square! Bring your employees, your spouse, the kids… bring the whole crew!

We’ll have great music, great company and Gerrod Brasseux with Brasseux's Hardware & Provisions is cooking, so y’all KNOW the food is going to be good! 😂 A BIG thank you to Gerrod for helping us treat our members!

Come find the Chamber setup, say hello, grab your dinner ticket and spend the evening with us under the oaks. 🎶

Whether you joined the Chamber last week or you’ve been with us for years, THANK YOU for supporting the Vermilion Chamber and everything we’re working to do for our community. This is our chance to celebrate YOU and our Small Chamber of the Year win! 🥳❤️

Come hungry and bring your people! We can’t wait to see y’all!

10/01/2026

💃✨ October Member of the Month: Center Stage Dance Academy ✨💃

We are kicking off October by celebrating Center Stage Dance Academy as one of our October Members of the Month! 🎉

For 14 years, Center Stage has been teaching much more than dance right here in Abbeville. They have created a place where students can learn, build confidence, make friendships, and of course, have a whole lot of fun along the way! ❤️

Center Stage offers classes for dancers from 18 months old all the way through adulthood, including everything from their mini sessions for the littlest dancers to competitive dance and adult classes. One program we especially love is their Special Needs class for individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, making sure everyone has an opportunity to experience the joy of dance. 🥰

Owner and instructor Ali Miller brings more than 30 years of teaching experience to the studio, alongside an incredible team of instructors. And their impact doesn’t stop when the music turns off! Ali and instructor Emily Gaspard have volunteered their talents throughout our community over the years, creating award winning choreography for Kaplan High School BETA, Dancing with the Stars, and other local events.

We love businesses that don’t just operate in our community, but become part of it. Center Stage Dance Academy is a wonderful example of exactly that. ❤️

Please join us in congratulating Ali Miller, Emily Gaspard, and the entire Center Stage Dance Academy family on being named an October Member of the Month! 👏🩰

Keep dancing, Center Stage! We’re proud to have you as part of the Vermilion Chamber! 💃✨

09/30/2026

🎉 **Celebrating Our September Members of the Month!** 🎉

Before we say goodbye to September, we have to give one more BIG congratulations to our September Members of the Month, Ray Chevrolet 🚙 and Southern Oaks Country Club ⛳️!

These two longtime Abbeville businesses have been serving our community, bringing people together, and supporting Vermilion Parish for years. ❤️

🚙 Ray Chevrolet has helped generations of families find the right vehicle and keeps them on the road with sales, service, parts, and a team that continues to call Abbeville home.

⛳️ Southern Oaks Country Club gives our community a place to play a round of golf, grab a bite, host an event, celebrate a special occasion, or just enjoy some time together. And after our Chamber Golf Tournament, we know firsthand that the course might humble you a little too! 😂

One can help you find a new ride and the other gives you somewhere to take it! 🚙➡️⛳️😂

We love getting the opportunity each month to recognize the businesses that make Vermilion Parish such a special place to live, work, and do business.

Congratulations again to **Ray Chevrolet and Southern Oaks Country Club**, our September Members of the Month! Thank you for supporting the Vermilion Chamber and continuing to invest right here in our community. ❤️👏

09/29/2026

Vermilion Parish has another winner! 🐾🥇 Congratulations to Whittington Veterinary Clinic on winning Gold in Acadiana’s Choice for Best Veterinarian! We know how much y’all care about our four-legged neighbors, and we’re so happy to see you recognized. Well deserved! 💙

🥇 WE WON GOLD! 🥇
We are incredibly honored to announce that Whittington Veterinary Clinic has been voted GOLD in Acadiana’s Choice Awards for Best Veterinarian!

To everyone who took the time to vote for us, recommend us, and support WVC — THANK YOU!

And a huge thank you to our amazing WVC team. This award represents the compassion, hard work, and dedication you bring to the clinic every single day.

Thank you, Acadiana, for choosing us. We are truly honored! 💙🐾

09/29/2026

Hiring!

The future isn’t waiting. It’s already being built. And we need talented people ready to help build what’s next!

Acadian Contractors is hiring individuals who are ready to bring their experience, skills, and talent to a team that continues to grow. From hands-on field and fabrication roles to construction, project management, and support positions, there are opportunities to take your career further and be part of the work that moves us forward.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭. 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬. ➔ Apply today:
https://acadiancontractors.com/careers/
Or send your resume to [email protected]

09/28/2026

📚 Leadership Vermilion Class 12 spent September’s session learning about education and workforce opportunities right here in Vermilion Parish!

We started our day at the SoLAcc Abbeville Campus, where our class toured the campus and learned more about the programs and resources available to students and our community. We heard from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Adult Education programs and learned about the many different paths available for someone looking to continue their education, learn a new skill or advance their career.

A big thank you to the SoLAcc team for welcoming us and to Dr. Damien Glover for spending time with our class and sharing more about the work happening throughout SoLAcc. 💙

We also had the opportunity to visit the Vermilion Parish Career Campus, where Mr. Lonnie Richard showed us around and gave us a firsthand look at some of the opportunities available to our local students. One of our stops was the ProStart program, where we toured the kitchen, visited with the instructor and learned more about how students are gaining hands-on experience and career-ready skills before they ever leave high school.

Days like this are exactly what Leadership Vermilion is about. There are so many great things happening right here in our parish, and sometimes you just have to get out there and see them for yourself!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to welcome Class 12 and share what you are doing for the future of Vermilion Parish. ❤️