theBuzz

What people are saying about the705.

“I often hear that civic clubs are not seeing many young people starting to step up to succeed the older members and wondering why. The705 is an example of young adults pro-actively engaging in civic activity and responsibility. Hopefully it will be a feeder program for the great work many of our civic clubs perform in our community. These young professionals represent the hope every future generation needs to have.”

— Joey Durel, Lafayette City-Parish President

“As Louisiana continues to grow and strengthen, we need dedicated and active young professionals to engage in civic involvement.  Acadiana’s 705 group is exactly the type of young leadership we need more of to keep Louisiana on the cutting edge.”

— Senator David Vitter, United States Senate

“It’s a win-win when we leverage the creative energy and social consciousness of young professionals.  It means on-going development for the next generation of community leaders and better communities at the same time.”

— Margaret Trahan, CEO, United Way of Acadiana

“If the business leaders of yesterday are the community leaders of today, who will be the community leaders of tomorrow?  Members of the705.  To have a group of young professionals, who realize the need to get involved in their community today, bodes well for Acadiana’s future. We have much to look forward to from these emerging leaders who have dedicated themselves to bettering our community.”

— Gregg Gothreaux, President/CEO, Lafayette Economic Development Authority

“In my opinion, today’s young professionals are energetic, passionate, and well-connected. Acadiana is lucky to have such a large, diverse group of young professionals in the area.”

— Jerry Prejean, Vice President, IberiaBank