St. Martinville – All the Mardi Gras festivities in the community were a big success. La Grande Boucherie, which benefits the youth of the community, always goes over big. The New Comers Parade, which has grown by leaps and bounds through the years, was organized 50 years ago and serves as a fund-raiser for charity. This year the parade was the biggest thus far.

The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are moving forward, working on the plans for the annual banquet, planned for April 22 at the Woodmen of the World building.

The nomination form for the election of officers and for the awards for the annual banquet have been sent. After the nominations are returned and counted, the ballots will then be sent out for voting. We hope to have everyone’s participation in the process.

– Marian B. Melancon

Executive Director



Breaux Bridge – New members of the Chamber are:

•Francine Guillory (Phychotherapist/Wellness Counseling);

•Taco Bell;

•O’Reilly’s;

•Gold’s Gym.

Thank you for joining the Breaux Bridge Area Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to working for you in 2010.

Join us at O’Reilly’s on Rees Street for a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, March 2, at noon.

Our annual banquet will be Thursday, March 4, at Pat’s Atchafalaya Club in Henderson. The social hour begins at 5:45 p.m. and theprogram begins at 7 p.m.

Honorees this year are Elsie Castille and Butch Hebert. Tables are available at $1,000 for a sponsorship table that seats 10, $350 for a corporate table seating eight. Individual tickets are $40. Call 332-5406 for more information.



– Tina Begnaud

Executive Director