MARKSVILLE, LA – Paragon Casino Resort and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana contributed $50,000 to the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism (ACT) during the third annual Louisiana Rural Economic (LaRuE) Development Summit. The donation was made to further their collective mission of giving back to the central Louisiana region and will be used to continue attracting visitors to Avoyelles Parish.
“It is our duty and responsibility to look out for our community and give back to the people who have helped us achieve so much,” said Marshall Ray Sampson, Sr., Paragon Casino Resort General Manager. “We stand in unity with the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism to entice more visitors to our region. Avoyelles has a lot to offer, and this donation will only help make the parish that much more desirable for locals and tourists.”
The $50,000 check was presented to ACT during LaRuE, which is hosted each year by the tribe and takes place at Paragon Casino Resort. Wilbert Carmouche, who accepted the donation on behalf of the Avoyelles Tourism Commission, delivered a keynote address during the gathering.
“By supporting the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism, Paragon Casino Resort and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana are helping to promote Avoyelles Parish as a tourist destination through a cherished partnership,” said Wilbert Carmouche, Executive Director of ACT. “This collaboration benefits both the local community and visitors by showcasing the unique attractions and amenities of the area, ultimately boosting tourism and economic growth in the center of Louisiana.”
In addition to presenting Carmouche with the donation, Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite honored the continued partnership between ACT and the tribe by cloaking him in a Tunica-Biloxi blanket, a custom symbolizing the friendship between the organizations.
“Avoyelles Parish is only as strong as the partnerships created to assure its success,” said Chairman Pierite. “We are immensely grateful for the partnership we have with Mr. Carmouche and the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism and look forward to bettering the parish even more year after year.”
