LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Governor John Bel Edwards will offer the keynote address for a luncheon honoring Acadiana’s top performing businesses on Thursday, Sept 1, at the Cajundome Convention Center at noon.
The annual event is presented by ABiz in conjunction with a special issue of the magazine that lists Acadiana’s top privately held firms based on reported gross revenues.
The issue also includes analysis and commentary on the trends that emerge, management profiles of a cross-section of industries and an overview of the nine public companies domiciled here.
Top executives of these businesses are honored at the luncheon, which is a ticketed event and open to the public.
Theatre-style seating is provided for those who want to attend the program only without lunch. Sponsors include Whitney Bank, Allen & Gooch, Frank’s International, The LHC Group, The Pinnacle Group, the Acadiana Economic Development Council and One Acadiana.
Individual tickets are $50 each. Reserved tables for eight are available for $495. For tickets or additional information, contact Jenna King via email at jennak@theind.com or by phone: (337) 769-8602. Deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 24.
On Thursday, the governor will tour a flood ravaged area of Youngsville.
Today the Governor is in New Iberia.
