Dirty Rice & Rocket Growth: Ascension Parish on Fire

Donnie Miller kicks things off with Thanksgiving staples—dirty rice and fried turkey—before diving into Ascension Parish’s meteoric rise. With population surging past 130,000 and chamber membership nearing 600, the parish is seeing record ribbon cuttings and unprecedented small business momentum. From industrial giants to mom-and-pop shops, Ascension’s chamber is intentionally bridging both sides of the river, aligning leaders, schools, and law enforcement in a unified push for progress. Add in the booming Young Ascension Professionals program and a thriving small business network, and the parish’s future looks nothing short of unstoppable.