Originally named Côte Gelée (Frozen Hills) because of its hilly ridge area and the severe winter of 1784, Broussard, La., was founded in 1884. The City of Broussard boasts a rapidly growing economic climate to match its geographical one. Southern hospitality and charm combine with hot growth opportunities and cutting edge 21st-century technology in this Cajun country heartland hitting the top of the charts and headlines for its economic expansions.