Our Chamber is the “Voice of Business,” dedicated not only to promoting and supporting business development, but also to representing our business community at local, state and federal levels. With 1,000 member businesses, representing more than 37,000 employees, our energies are focused on working with the business community in the area of smart growth planning, transportation infrastructure, insurance issues, property taxes, workforce development, housing and more. We continue to facilitate and open avenues of discussion among elected, civic and business leaders to make optimum use of the inherent strengths and opportunities within reach.
Our Advocacy and Public Policy Committee is the working group of this operation. They keep a watchful eye on the big picture when it comes to Louisiana politics and notify the Chamber Board when a specific position needs to be taken. Members monitor business-related legislation at the local, state, and federal levels and gauge its possible effects on the business community. This committee also offers members a unique opportunity to meet with elected officials who are often guest speakers at meetings.
St. Tammany CHAMBERPAC is a nonpartisan political action committee working to increase voter turnout; identify and recruit qualified candidates to run for office at the local and state levels; and importantly, endorse pro-business political candidates who support the free enterprise system, freedom from unnecessary government regulation, and quality of life in our region. Formed in 2015 from the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, the CHAMBERPAC is a separate entity from the Chamber and is designed to be aligned in mission with the Chamber. Therefore, in order to be a member of the CHAMBERPAC, one must have a business interest in the region and be an active member in good standing with the Chamber. Visit StTammanyCHAMBERPAC.org for more information and to join.
The Advocacy and Public Policy Committee hosted key speakers addressing critical regional topics. Tommy Faucheux, LMOGA president, highlighted Louisiana’s energy sector trends and economic importance. Dr. Candace Weber from LA Policy Institute for Children discussed the state’s top-20 early childhood education system and its workforce impact. Local officials rounded out the session with St. Tammany…
(COVINGTON, LA, March 14, 2025) — As the leading voice of business in St. Tammany Parish, representing 1,100 area businesses and their 37,000 employees, the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce has carefully reviewed the four Constitutional Amendments that will appear on the March 29, 2025, statewide ballot. After thorough consideration, the Chamber’s Board of Directors…
(COVINGTON, LA, March 10, 2025)— As the leading voice of business in St. Tammany Parish, representing 1,100 area businesses and their 37,000 employees, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce consistently stays informed about issues that affect the quality of life in the parish and its attractiveness to new and continuing businesses. The Chamber’s Board of Directors,…
Earlier this week, our President and CEO Lacey Osborne joined forces with 20 other Chamber executives from across the nation for a crucial advocacy mission to Washington DC. The delegation met with senators and congressmen to address critical childcare funding issues, including employer-provided childcare credits, childcare availability and overall affordability. The strength and stability of…
Chamber members attending our recent breakfast on Louisiana’s Tax Reform Update heard from Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson and State Representative Mark Wright. Secretary Nelson played a key role in developing Governor Landry’s comprehensive tax plan, which was the focus of the November 2024 special legislative session. Representative Wright authored House Bill 10 (on tax/sales…
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted the quarterly Chamber Roundtable, bringing together leadership from across the region to collaborate on pressing issues and opportunities. Representing our Chamber were Board Chairman Chris Abadie and CEO Lacey Osborne, alongside executives and board chairmen from the Jefferson, St. Bernard, and River Region Chambers. Jasmine Brown DeRousselle, Chief External…
U.S. Senator John Kennedy addressed nearly 160 business leaders, elected officials and community representatives at a Congressional Update breakfast held by the Chamber at Tchefuncte Country Club. Attendees included leaders from the Chamber, local parishes, the state legislature and the school board. Senator Kennedy began with positive news, highlighting that St. Tammany Parish has received…
The Chamber’s popular “State of” breakfast series turned its focus to education, drawing over 90 attendees and providing members with valuable updates and insights from some of the region’s most prominent education leaders. Key speakers included St. Tammany Parish School System Superintendent Frank Jabbia, Northshore Technical Community College Chancellor Dr. Jim Carlson, and Southeastern Louisiana…
Parish President Mike Cooper, along with Parish CAO Gina Hayes, Council President Arthur Laughlin, and Councilmen Kathy Seiden and Joe Impastato, met with the Advocacy and Public Policy Committee (APP) to explain their proposed rededication of the District 3 sales tax.
Chamber CEO Lacey Osborne was among the representatives from business organizations across the state at the State Capitol to witness Gov. Landry’s signing of SB 293. This groundbreaking bill emphasizes the importance of coordination among a variety of agencies by establishing that the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) coordinates the delivery of business workforce solutions through…
Property tax reassessment was a topic of conversation at the recent Advocacy and Public Policy Committee meeting. Beginning in tax year 2024, all real property is to be valued as of January 1, 2023. St. Tammany Parish Assessor Louis Fitzmorris and Troy Dugas discussed their assessment policies and procedures with APP members to accomplish this,…
The audience at our 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon was fully engaged in the session updates provided by our Northshore delegation, including Senators Patrick McMath, Bob Owen and Bill Wheat and Representatives Kim Carver, Brian Glorioso, Stephanie Berault, Peter Egan and Mark Wright. Together, these members along with Senator Beth Mizell were instrumental in the passing…
Chamber and St. Tammany leaders gathered at our State Capitol for Northshore Focus, a collaborative effort dedicated to fostering economic growth and enhancing regional connectivity. The initiative was a partnership with the Tangipahoa Chamber and Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce. Together, we wanted to show our collective support to our Northshore legislators and remind them…
Our CEO Lacey Osborne and Vice President Michelle Biggs spent time at the Capitol with our legislators strengthening our relationships and showing our support. Their visit included meeting with Representatives Kim Carver, Jay Galle, Peter Egan, Stephanie Berault and Brian Glorioso and with Deputy Chief Larry Frieman of Louisiana Department of Justice.
Chamber Vice President Michelle Biggs was among members of the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) attending the annual LACCE Day at the Capitol. Over 20 chambers from around the state participated and received legislative updates from several key advocacy leaders and policymakers.
Our Chamber CEO recently traveled to Monroe to participate in their Chamber’s congressional update luncheon featuring Sen. John Kennedy, where she participated in the presentation of a $182,425 check to officials from the Boys and Girls Club of Louisiana. The funds were raised from proceeds remaining from the annual Economic Development Luncheon at Washington Mardi…
As the leading voice of business in St. Tammany Parish, representing 1,100 area businesses and their 37,000 employees, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce consistently stays informed about issues that affect the quality of life in the parish and its attractiveness to new and continuing businesses. The Chamber’s Board of Directors, after careful consideration, recently voted…
As the leading voice of business in St. Tammany Parish, representing 1,100 area businesses and their 37,000 employees, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce consistently stays informed about issues that are being discussed at the state and local governing bodies. The Chamber’s Board of Directors, after a recommendation from the Advocacy and Public Policy Committee, recently…
With early voting taking place now through Saturday, March 16, and the election less than two weeks away on Saturday, March 23, we are sharing the following resource links: •Click here to learn more about candidates for District Attorney, Mandeville Mayor, Mandeville City Council At Large and Mandeville City Council District 2 to view our…
More than 100 business leaders from throughout our 10-parish region, including our CEO Lacey Osborne, gathered at Greater New Orleans, Inc. to hear Northshore’s own Susan Bonnet Bourgeois talk about her first 60 days in office as Gov. Landry’s new Louisiana Secretary of Economic Development. She discussed the leadership transition, implementation of changes (including department…
Senator Patrick McMath and representatives Brian Glorioso, Kim Carver and Stephanie Berault made time in their busy schedule to meet with our Advocacy and Public Policy (APP) Committee to discuss their upcoming plans for the legislative session which begin March 11. Bills on transportation, healthcare, education and insurance were included in the discussions. All agreed…
Vincent Wynne and Collin Sims participated in our District Attorney Candidate Forum moderated by Andy Canulette, editor of The St. Tammany Farmer and The Tammany Picayune. They are vying to win the remainder of the term of 22nd Judicial District Attorney Warren Montgomery, who passed away in November. Sims is the interim District Attorney. •Click…
Members of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, including business, civic and elected leaders from across St. Tammany, traveled to Washington Mardi Gras to represent the fourth-largest parish in Louisiana. At the request of Senator Kennedy, the St. Tammany Chamber co-hosted the Economic Development Luncheon with the Monroe Chamber with nearly 900 elected, business, economic…
With early voting taking place now through Saturday, October 7, and the election less than two weeks away on Saturday, October 14, we are sharing the following informative election resource links. •Click here to your specific ballot or find your polling location •Click here to view our recordings with candidates for parish president, parish council,…
