Trust Acadiana: Empowering Local Businesses, Building Stronger Communities

At Trust Acadiana, we are dedicated to fostering a thriving community of local businesses. As a member-owned business community, we connect businesses in Acadiana with over 3,000 businesses across Louisiana. Our mission is to help you get new customers, save cash, and grow your business.

500+
Businesses

A community that comprises over 500 locally owned, Acadiana based businesses. We always strive to continually add quality businesses into our association.

$20M+
In New Customers

Since 2010, we have funneled over $20,000,000 in new customers to our membership. In doing so, we have provided our members a distinct advantage over their competition.

$150,000+
To Charity

We continually look for ways to give back to our membership as well as local charities and non-profits. As a result of this commitment, we have given back over $150,000 since our inception.

$300,000+
In Tips

Over $300,000 in tips to local servers and other service related industries have been processed as a result of membership which has enhanced the quality of our member’s employee’s lives.

Our Mission

At Trust Acadiana, our mission is to empower local businesses and foster a thriving community by providing innovative financial solutions and unwavering support. We believe in the power of collaboration and the strength of local enterprises. By connecting businesses through our network, we enable them to save cash, gain new customers, and achieve sustainable growth.

Our Story

What started in January 2010 with a meeting of 26 like minded local business owners over dinner, has now blossomed into a thriving network of over 500 locally owned businesses. We provide our membership new customers/clients in a way that is extremely cost effective and easy to implement. We connect local business owners together and do so on a daily basis. We always strive to continually add new members into our family of locally owned businesses, and superior customer service has been and will always continue to be our number one priority.

Integrity

We are committed to honesty, transparency, and ethical business practices in everything we do.

Privacy

Your information is protected and handled with the utmost care to ensure confidentiality.

Customer Support

Our team is here to assist you every step of the way, providing reliable and responsive support.

Authenticity

We value real connections and genuine relationships, fostering a network you can trust.

Our Team

Rick Watkins

Founder & Executive Director

Kayla Gaudet

Assistant Director

Kathy Himel Tate

Operations Manager

Fay Harris

Client Relations Specialist

Our Board

Our Board is elected by our members, who vote to select fellow members to serve three-year terms. This ensures that Trust Acadiana is guided by those who understand the needs of our community. All operational decisions are subject to Board approval and voting, keeping the network transparent, democratic, and community-driven.