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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
 
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Old Hana Grill site has been sold. The buyers have big plans.

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor​ ​ ​

One of the things I hear most of (now that we know when Buc-ee's is coming and Trader Joe's is likely coming) is this: When will a Lafayette business take advantage of the Vermilion River?

That question could soon be laid to rest.

The buyers of the former Hana Grill want to do just that after they closed on the property on Monday. The building will be leveled in the coming weeks, and they are looking to parnter with a restauranteur on a restaurant that will incorporate the river. 

You can read my story here. 

 
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Acadian Ambulance wants data breach class action lawsuit dismissed

Lawyers representing Acadian Ambulance want a federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed against the company, claiming victims haven't proved they were harmed by a data breach.  Read more

Louisiana's business lobby had a banner year in 2024. This year's legislative fights look tougher.

Louisiana's powerful business lobby had a banner year in 2024, winning long-sought tax changes and education reforms, aided by a new governor and a Republican supermajority in Baton Rouge.  Read more

Q&A with 20 Under 40 honoree Tyler Robertson: 'Nowhere else compares to the culture and community we have here in Acadiana'

Tyler Robertson is chief operating officer at Rader Solutions. Read more

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