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One Acadiana Luncheon Highlights OM Members that are Heating Up the Startup Scene
The One Acadiana June Luncheon was a testament to the power of community support and the remarkable potential of startups in the Acadiana region. For this luncheon, One Acadiana welcomed three Opportunity Machine (OM) startups to the stage - SafeBoard, Nestor, and...
FlyGuys and TrueLook Announce Partnership that will Revolutionize Jobsite Visibility in the Construction Industry
FlyGuys today announced a new partnership with TrueLook that will revolutionize the construction industry by providing hassle-free jobsite visibility from a new angle. FlyGuys and TrueLook's partnership will combine FlyGuys' network of highly skilled drone pilots with...
10 Reasons Lafayette, LA is the Best Place to Start a Business
Recently married and keenly aware of just how much fresh flowers can add to a wedding tab, Lauren Bercier started Something Borrowed Blooms in her home in 2015. The Lafayette, Louisiana, rent-and-return company specializes in premium silk wedding flower collections...
David’s Bridal and Something Borrowed Blooms Tie the Knot in New Branded Partnership
David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority and Something Borrowed Blooms, the leader in premium silk floral rentals, announced today they have entered into a branded partnership to reimagine the wedding and special occasion space....
The Opportunity Machine takes a chance on local startups
The Opportunity Machine, housed in Downtown Lafayette, was once known as a furniture store and several night clubs. Now, it is where entrepreneurs go to grow. Funded by LEDA, The Opportunity Machine provides a support system for entrepreneurs looking to launch tech...
Louisiana business incubator provides a launchpad for Louisiana health care startups
Founded in 2009 by the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, Opportunity Machine has provided programming for more than 1,000 entrepreneurs through its Small Business Boot Camp, Click to Startup video series and Innovate South, a cross-industry conference held...
FlyGuys Drone Services Partners with LCP Media
FlyGuys Drone Services and LCP Media announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership that will generate a unique real estate digital marketing experience, exponentially increasing property sales nationwide. Under the partnership, FlyGuys...
RoadRunnerApp to partner with local glass recycling company
A local recycling company is partnering with RoadRunnerApp delivery service to expand pickup routes for glass recyclables in Lafayette Parish. BackYard Sapphire, a grassroots effort at glass recycling and owned by Tina Crapsi and Dawn Vincent, will partner with the...
Guardian Research Network and ThinkGenetic Collaborate on Rare Diseases
Guardian Research Network (GRN) and ThinkGenetic have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the diagnosis and support the development of treatment options for patients with rare and genetic diseases. The collaboration leverages GNR’s healthcare data...
Tetra Tech (TTEK) Acquires TIGA, Boosts Products Offerings
Tetra Tech, Inc. TTEK recently announced that it has acquired The Integration Group of Americas (TIGA), a Houston, TX based, systems integration and engineering services company. The transaction boosts Tetra Tech’s capabilities in the digital water practices with the...
