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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
 
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How to grow the tech industry

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor​ ​ ​

So how did a mid-sized city in the middle of Michigan make itself into a blossoming hot spot for the tech industry?

Ben Johnson, founder and CEO of Techneaux Technology Solutions in Lafayette, says there’s no reason why what worked in Grand Rapids can’t be replicated in south Louisiana.

Johnson is chairman of the 15-member committee of tech executives and community leaders in Lafayette to help develop and retain top talent and attract more companies.

You can read my Q&A with him here. 

 
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Longtime north Lafayette supermarket sold to regional group

Breaux’s Mart, the longtime family-owned supermarket in north Lafayette, is under contract to be sold. Read more

Lafayette library board member Robert Judge raising funds to defend himself in federal lawsuit

"Persecuted Christian man through lawfare needs help" is the title of a fundraising account Lafayette Public Library Board member Robert Judge recently set up for himself. Read more

Acadiana newsmakers: 3 chefs from Acadiana to be in annual state seafood cook-off

Acadiana chefs Karlos Knott, Alexis Indest and Willie Gaspard Jr. will be among the 12 chefs to participate in the 18th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off on June 27 at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Read more

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