Annual Meeting

River Oaks Catering 520 East Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA, United States

  Join us as we celebrate 17 years of the705 at our upcoming Annual Meeting Dinner on Thursday, November 21st! Mark your calendars NOW, because this is going to be an evening that will celebrate past Presidents as well as name the 2025 Board and leadership - we'd love to have you be a part […]

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Coffee With: Dr. Mechelle Roberthon – “The War on Talent”

Basin Arts 113 Clinton Street, Lafayette, LA, United States

Join Dr. Mechelle Roberthon for “The War on Talent” to explore employee retention, workforce challenges, and hiring insights for 2025! What do employees want in 2025? How can we retain top talent? And what’s holding back the workforce? Dr. Mechelle Roberthon will dive into these critical topics and more in this engaging and thought-provoking session: […]

Philanthropy Member Meeting

232-HELP / LOUISIANA 211 1005 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA, United States

Join us for our next Philanthropy Member Meeting at 232-HELP! We’ll get an inside look at the vital work 232-HELP does in our community, explore volunteer opportunities, and learn about potential board positions—all while enjoying light bites. Our guest speaker, Edie Aymond, brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and community impact. Don’t miss […]

Coffee With Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet

Basin Arts 113 Clinton Street, Lafayette, LA, United States

📢 Learn About Local Government Initiatives & Community Progress with Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet! 📢 Join us for an insightful coffee hour covering key topics like economic development, health and safety, education, and other community priorities shaping life in Lafayette. 🌟 This event is an excellent opportunity for our members to grow civically by gaining in-depth knowledge of […]

Lunch & Learn with Ethan Conques and Ashlynn Gary

Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center 537 Cajundome Blvd. #111, Lafayette, United States

Are you ready to take your content creation skills to the next level? Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn event featuring two expert marketers who will share actionable strategies to elevate your content game—whether you’re representing a professional brand or building a personal one. This presentation is not just for marketers—it’s for anyone […]

16th Annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Awards

ULL Student Union 620 McKinley Street, Lafayette, United States

IMPORTANT: TICKET SALES WILL END ON APRIL 21, 2025. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE EVENT. In partnership with the Acadiana Advocate, the705 is proud to host the 16th Annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Awards, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. At the705, it is our mission to develop our community and […]