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Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Iberia Medical Center, in cooperation with "Teche Matters" here on KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 and with support from the Daily Iberian. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: We wrap up the month with a “June is….” segment that will feature both Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month with Debra Savoie, Co-Founder of Alzheimer Services of Acadiana and WHAM! Wound Healing Awareness Month with Kristy Parker, Program Director, Advanced Wound Care Center at Iberia Medical Center.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Iberia Medical Center, in cooperation with "Teche Matters" here on KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 and with support from the Daily Iberian. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Prescott Marshall, Director of Emergency Management and 911 for Iberia Parish Government and Zack Mitchell, President and Mike wattigny, co-coordinator of the Iberia Parish Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program will help you be better prepared for storms and other public emergencies.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Iberia Medical Center, in cooperation with "Teche Matters" here on KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 and with support from the Daily Iberian. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: All about next weekend's annual Juneteenth Celebration in Iberia Parish – bigger and better this 2nd year with event producer/organizers from the GPAL Foundation - Tyra Wilturner McWorter along with overall events coordinator Krystal Boyance.
Is anything better than the Super Bowl? How about almost unlimited Super Bowls? That's what you can get at the World Championship Gumbo Cookoff in New Iberia in October. The guys are joined by the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce's Thomas Falgout to preview the upcoming roux-stravaganza and discuss some exciting new developments.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Iberia Medical Center, in cooperation with "Teche Matters" here on KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 and with support from the Daily Iberian. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Dr. Tina Stefanski, regional medical director for the Louisiana Office of Public Health in Acadiana. Info on the upcoming "Let's Talk About Resources!" event providing COVID-19 prevention and drug overdose information to be held at St. Francis Diner on June 10th. Also an update on the services and needs from Juanita Lewis, St. Francis Diner Executive Director.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Iberia Medical Center, in cooperation with "Teche Matters" here on KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 and with support from the Daily Iberian. Along with host Marti Harrell this week:Greater Iberia Chamber event INSPIRE!; A one-day conference that brings women from around Iberia Parish together for an interactive day of networking and leadership development. With GICC Board Member and event Chair, Annie Bell – legacy sponsor, Mandi Pooler of the Town Planner and a visit with the guest speaker, Melissa Bowen.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Iberia Medical Center, in cooperation with "Teche Matters" here on KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 and with support from the Daily Iberian. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Iberia Fire District #1 Chief Guy Bonin with updates and summer safety tips.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Iberia Medical Center, in cooperation with "Teche Matters" here on KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 and with support from the Daily Iberian. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: It's National Hospital Week and appropriately, Positively Iberia brings the Iberia Medical Center Quarterly Report. The focus will also be on IMC's recent continuity of care collaboration with Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center, Inc. IMC CEO Dionne Viator was joined by Iberia Comp's CEO Roderick Campbell and specialist Nurse Practitioner, Lakeyn L. Smith.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas Falgout with Chamber updates.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: The Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market's Health and Wellness program nutrition expert and coordinator, Laurel Blackerby and the Iberia Performing Arts League President Charlie Robertson.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Catherine and Dean Wattigny of the Iberia Mental Health Initiative and Phyllis Babineaux, LCSW of Social Work Answers bring us the details on their Bayou Side 5k event May 7th and what the event means to mental health education in Iberia parish.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week:“Lovin' the Boot” with Alisa Boudreaux and details on the Loreauville Community Project's park cleanup project part of the statewide Keep Louisiana Beautiful “Love the Boot Week”, and Downtown Art Walkin' with City of New Iberia's Jennifer Boutte and planning to shop till we drop at the Bayou Bargain PopUp Shops from Kim Clay. Plus a special send off for the Chambers Avery Grubb.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: We took a look at the Junior Achievement program in Iberia Parish with the district director, Lauren Fitts and getting details on the upcoming 26th Annual Acadiana Business Hall of Fame with laureate honorees Johnny and Cathy Indest. Cathy also talked about the Bayou Teche Museum Gala coming up on April 20th.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: New Iberia Spanish Association president and festival chair Brinkley Segura Lopez; Dustin Johnson, LAENI Secretary; and Amelia Cronin, organizer of the “Crochet Ceiling Over Church Alley”.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Spring events… including The Frosted Apron's “A Berry Sweet Easter Egg Hunt” with Stacey Dempsey; the Angel Paws Adoption Center's “Easter Eggstravaganza” with Brooke Lustman and the upcoming celebration of Iberia parish's “20 under 40” with the Daily Iberian's GM, Shanna Dickens.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Teche Literary Festival with festival co-chair Greg Mullens, Jerri LeClair and zooming in from Phoenix AZ, Osha Robinson. He's the featured Great Southern Writer at the festival and the author of The Best of Enemies, Race and Redemption in the New South. The book, an account of the unlikely friendship between a Durham North Carolina African American activist and a local member of the Ku Klux Klan which is now a major motion picture.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: The Quarterly Report from Iberia Medical Center with CEO Dionne Viator. She'll was joined by Dr. Moses Kitakule featuring a COVID FAQ session, and Dr Brennon LeBlanc and Dr. Nyugen on colon cancer awareness events. AND we had a special announcement, too!
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Jayd Buteaux from the Shadows on the Teche led a panel that included local Plein Air Artist and event chairman, Jerome Weber, Wendell Verret with details on a newly expanded “Paint Delcambre” event and competition judge and award winning artist, Mark Boedges.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: CASA of the 16th JDC Executive Director Amanda Landry about what CASA is and why we should support their upcoming Gala. Also details on the Shadows on the Teche's Spring Arts and Crafts Show from long-time Shadows volunteer Germaine Comeaux and vendor Amy Jo Diaz of Two Girls and a Cheesecake.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Positively Iberia! wraps up their stakeholder partners review and forecast series with the Iberia Industrial Development Foundation. Joining us was IDF Chair Chad Courtois and executive director Mike Tarantino, along with the chair of the IDF community development organization, Fran Henderson to discuss how these three entities work together to move economic development forward in Iberia Parish.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Céline Alis, Assistant Director of Communications Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau aka Iberia Travel.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Continuing the annual report series with the City of New Iberia report from Mayor Freddie Decourt.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: ALL of the voices and faces you'll see and hear on the Saturday Feb. 5th radio broadcast and Facebook LIVE stream, as well as get the update on what to expect at the parade… Panel: Mike Wattigny of the Bayou Mardi Gras Association; Thomas Falgout and Avery Grubb from the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce; Patrick Bonin and Debra Savoie – “on the float reporters” and Jayd Buteau who'll be handling street side reporting from in front of the Shadows. Here's a link to the Facebook live video: https://www.facebook.com/positivelyiberia/videos/434318055042586
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Positively Iberia continues our review and forecast series with our Ports Report! Joining us: Craig Romero from the Port of Iberia and Wendell Verret, director of the Twin Parish Port District.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard on the "State of the Parish".
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Hangar flying a bit with Moe Songy, Director of the Iberia Parish Airport Authority with his insight on 2021 into 2022 from Acadiana Regional and LeMaire Memorial Airports.
Positively Iberia is produced as an on-going initiative of your Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, supported by KANE 1 0 7 - 5 & A M 1240 and the Daily Iberian airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: It's Twelfth Night…and the official start of the Louisiana Mardi Gras Season… and yes, KING CAKE DAY!! Joined by Elizabeth Shensky Hansen from Paradiso Cake, info on the return of the New Iberia Mardi Gras parade with Mike Wattigny of the Bayou Mardi Gras Association and Patrick Bonin on the Iberia entourage of the Krewe of Endymion.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, The Daily Iberian and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: For the final segment of 2021 , Positively Iberia continues the 2021 Review series with a special perspective from "The Daily Iberian" with new publisher, Michael Messerly. He discussed goals for our local newspaper, and highlighted the TOP 5 “positive stories” of 2021 as covered by the Iberian's reporters.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, The Daily Iberian and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Positively Iberia continues a 2021 year-end Review series with the perspective of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce. Joining us: Outgoing 2021 Board Chairman, Wendell Verret and Thomas Falgout, President/CEO.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, The Daily Iberian and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Positively Iberia began a year-end series of 2021 in Review with Iberia Medical Center CEO Dione Viator focusing on the expansions in cancer care with Dr. Hemendra Mhadgut and Dr. Georgios Constantinou from the Cancer Center of Acadiana, New Iberia and expanded emergency services with Tanna Burleigh, RN, Director of Emergency Services.
Yet another interview recorded live at the World Championship Gumbo Cookoff in New Iberia, Louisiana. Avery Grubb is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce. In fact it was Avery who initially reached out and invited us to the Gumbo World Championship. For that we will always be indebted to Avery.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, The Daily Iberian and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: A look at New Iberia's “12 Hours of Christmas” celebration (12-11) and all of the activities our families won't want to miss. Jennifer Beslin and Stacy Dempsey of Bayou Traditions joined the Chamber's Very Berry Christmas Quest's “Chief Elf” Shalee Landry with details, Plus Mark Boyance on the Christmas decorating efforts, Details to help everyone prep for a very full day of holiday FUN! Here's the direct link to today's segment in the Positively Iberia Facebook video archive. https://www.facebook.com/positivelyiberia/videos/2169814599824872
As we continue our series of interviews from the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce World Championship Gumbo Cookoff, we turn to noted roux-ologist Aaron Roberts. The 12-year old gumbo-noisseur shares his opinions on good roux color and what he tasted -- and liked -- at the cookoff.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, The Daily Iberian and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Positively Iberia goes GLOBAL with New York Times bestselling author, genocide survivor and inspirational speaker, Immaculée Ilibagiza joined us live via Zoom from Rwanda Africa. And locally, Ellen Mullen shared the details of activities during Immaculee's upcoming trip to New Iberia.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, The Daily Iberian and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Iberia Development Foundation and Verizon have teamed up to offer "Verizon Small Business Digital Ready" -- a free program designed to give small businesses in our community more tools to succeed in today's digital world. Mike Tarantino, IDF Executive Director shared the details on how you and your business will benefit from these tools. And since it was the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT, Nichole Delahoussaye from Cardiovascular Institute of the South encouraged smokers to make it the day that they start their journey toward a smoke-free life.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, The Daily Iberian and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Details on the Fall Downtown Art Walk and Bayou Bargains Pop-Up Shopping events with Jane Braud, City of New Iberia plus… the story behind the 63rd Annual New Iberia Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper with Eric Armentor.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, The Daily Iberian and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Get ready for holiday activities and – cooking tips, too – from the Iberia Parish Library's Stephanie Lee and Mandy Armentor of the LSU Ag Center along with some insight on the Bayou Teche Museum's Smithsonian Water/Ways exhibit & programs from Stephanie Baudot.
We're back with another Gumbo Show episode recorded at the World Gumbo Championship Cookoff in New Iberia, LA. Our guest is Greater Iberia Chamber President and CEO Thomas Falgout. Take a listen as the fellas talk about all things gumbo and gumbo cookoff related with the man himself.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: A Positively Iberia! segment, nearly two years in the making… Wendy Rodrigue, widow of famed artist and New Iberia native, George Rodrigue -- live from the “Rodrigue Room” at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico as she prepares to relaunch her George Rodrigue “Life and Legacy” art education tour which will include a stop here in New Iberia in mid-November!
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Topics including details on the Daily Iberian's upcoming Taste of the Teche event with Shanna Dickens, fall sports and recreation activities from the New Iberia City Parks & Rec Department with Krystal Boyance and Susan Buller and an update from Angel Paws Adoption Center from Brooke Lustman Hulin – and upcoming Halloween events.
Episode 2 of our Podcast. The first interview of our "Gumbo Series" out in New Iberia, LA at the World Championship Gumbo Cook-off. Chef Kernis Louviere tells his story about cooking his famous cajun/creole cuisine for Anthony Bourdain not once but multiple times when he visited South Louisiana. Special guest Wendell Verret as my co host. Wendell is the Chairman of the Board of Directors with the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce. MUSIC: Parade - The Iceman Special (Intro) New Iberia Haircut - Lost Bayou Ramblers (outro)
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: We got to get to know the driving forces behind the Lil Brooklyn Neighborhood Initiative… with Anne Darrah, Dot Antoine and Tammy DeBiasi. Learn how to get involved in this great community project.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Damon Migues of the 1st National Bank, Former Chamber CEO Janet Faulk-Gonzales, Current CEO Thomas Falgout. Also joined by -- Shanna Dinkins, editor, The Daily Iberian, Brinkly Segura Lopez, New Iberia Spanish Festival and Jayd Buteau, Shadows on the Teche. A link to the Zoom video can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/positivelyiberia/videos/1215615438848902
Less than two weeks. That's the time remaining before the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce World Championship Gumbo Cookoff, or as we like to call it, The Real Super Bowl. Dave and Faimon discuss what they're looking forward to about the New Ibera roux-palooza as well as have a spirited debate about what's a cracker and what's a chip.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: 31st Annual World Championship GUMBO Cookoff! Our panel was Thomas Falgout, CEO at the Chamber with what you can expect; Gerald Gruenig from KLFY's “Acadiana Eats” series, who'll host the “Ca Cest Bon Cooking Demo and Dinner” event Jonathon Norris of Norris International with their gumbo cooking team's perspective on the competition and Carrie Landry from Super1 New Iberia, the presenting sponsor of this year's Gumbo Cookoff. Zoom video can be found here: https://fb.watch/8lOSX7a_Ua/
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: Iberia Medical Center's new family medicine physician, Dr. Tyler Hebert, Brennon LeBlanc, newly designated head of Cancer Services at IMC and Dionne Viator, CEO at IMC.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: An update from the Iberia Performing Arts League (IPAL) from Charlie Robertson and meet the lady behind those "You are Wonderful" signs we've been seeing all over town, Ms. Felicia Armstead.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: The "Berry Queens" Jerre Borland - "Head Boss Queen" and founder of The Berry Queens of New Iberia, Jenny Toups - reigning "Her Royal Hi-Ness" Queen of the Berry Queens Ball, Andree Schlicher – “Queen Bee” Berry Queen and President of Iberia Habitat for Humanity
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: "Get to Know the New CEO" with Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Thomas Falgout.
Positively Iberia is a joint effort between the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, KANE, KADN-15 and 1st National Bank of Jeanerette, airing each Thursday at 10:30. Along with host Marti Harrell this week: All things Iberia Crime Stoppers and a sneak peek at their 2nd Annual online auction. Crime Stoppers Board members Barry Guillotte, Kenny LeJeune and Marti Harrell will be joined by Sgt. Daesha Hughes from the New Iberia Police Department.