WHAT IS ASSUMPTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
Assumption Chamber of Commerce is the parishes way to support the community by bridging the gap between business and community. Our mission is to promote and support local businesses, while also serving as a resource for community members. We strive to create a thriving local economy and a strong sense of community. Join us today to be a part of this exciting initiative!
Our Mission
To advance, promote and improve the civic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, trade, educational and general interests of the Assumption Area. Its members shall be committed to providing the positive attitude necessary for the future growth of our area and through its programs and activities will seek to enhance the quality of life found within the region.
About Assumption Chamber of Commerce
We provide a wide variety of valuable member services and strive to deliver the kind of benefits that offer a true competitive advantage to member businesses. We are constantly assessing the needs of our membership to develop the best possible programs, products and services that have a positive impact on your bottom line.
History of Assumption Parish
Assumption Parish was named for the Festival of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was created on March 31, 1807, five years before Louisiana entered the Union. The parish had previously been part of the Lafourche Settlement, one of the earliest settlements of Louisiana.
Assumption Parish has always been an agriculturally based parish, beginning with the Indian inhabitation. Historical records indicate that the first settlers to come to the region were likely trappers and traders, but farmers soon followed.
Then the French explorers came through Assumption Parish in the early eighteenth century, they found a variety of Native American tribes. The largest of these were the Chitimacha Tribe, which is thought to have been one of the leading Louisiana tribes in 1700. By the mid 1800’s, the Indians were nearly gone from Assumption Parish. European settlers, primarily French and Spanish, had replaced them. Today, mounds on Lake Verret are believed to be Chitimacha burial places.
In 1861, sugar cane became the principal crop grown in Assumption Parish. Since then, most soils in the parish not prone to flooding have been used for the production of sugar cane. Today, Assumption Parish remains an important sugar cane producing parish. Large farms or plantations have kept sugar in production for generations. Antebellum homes such as the beautifully-preserved Madewood Plantation are a reminder of life in 18th century Assumption Parish.
Our Community
At Assumption Chamber of Commerce, we believe that partnerships are key to promoting and supporting the local economy. That's why we work with a variety of businesses, non-profits, and community organizations to create a stronger, more vibrant community. Our partners are dedicated to the same mission and values as us, and we are proud to work with them towards a common goal.
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