Louis Deveau is an astute businessman who is greatly concerned about the welfare of his community. This founder and chairman of Acadian Seaplants Limited built the largest independent business of its type in North America. Energetic and visionary, he used seaweed to create and develop new products that are now exported to more than 70 countries. Working with various organizations, including the Institute for Marine Biosciences of Canada and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College at Dalhousie University, he promoted research on algae and expanded its use to various niche markets. Over the years, this Acadian has supported many community institutions, especially the Collège de l'Acadie and Université Sainte-Anne.