Rayne named ‘Certified Cultural District’

RAYNE - Word was received from Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux and City Hall staff that as of July 1, 2018, the City of Rayne has been named as a State Certified Cultural District by the Office of the Lt. Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Announced was made of eight new Cultural Districts, bringing the total number of Cultural Districts to 97, in 63 towns and 37 parishes throughout the state.
The number of cities named is evidence of this successful initiative embraced by local gonernments and cultural stakeholders throughout the entire state.
“We signed up for this program and I’m very happy Rayne was recognized,” as stated by Robichaux of the distinction. “We have many people to thank for this honor.”
In addition to Rayne, the new 2018 districts certified include:
Church Point of Acadia Parish, Bayou des Glaises of Avoyelles Parish, Cecilia et les Alentours of St. Martin Parish, McComb Veasey Cultural District of Lafayette Parish, Morganza Cultural District of Point Coupee Parish, North Lake Charles of Calcasieu Parish and Pine Village of Orleans Parish.
Due to this certification, Rayne can now receive many benefits, including grants, tax credits, business development, and much more.