(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…
The St. Tammany Parish Council, Slidell City Council and Mandeville City Council each formally recognized our Chamber’s prestigious 5-Star Re-accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at their recent meetings. They appreciate the time, talent and treasure given by member investors and volunteer leadership.
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 Chamber’s success relies on dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to support our mission. This year, Christina Chifici with LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors was recognized with the 2024 Chairman’s Award for her unwavering commitment and financial expertise. As Chairman of the Finance Committee five of her six years as a board member,…
Ambassadors play a vital role in the Chamber, serving as our public relations and sales team. They attend ribbon cuttings, support Chamber events, welcome new businesses and check in with current members. Their dedication directly impacts the success of our Chamber and business community. This year, we are proud to recognize Elizabeth Garland with United…
Each year brings friendly competition among committees for the Chamber of the Year Award. The Small Business Council (SBC), under the leadership of Chairman Todd Hillberry of Hydro-Line Exteriors, LLC, is the 2024 award recipient, demonstrating extraordinary vision and commitment by transforming itself into an even more valuable resource for our business community. It’s rewarding…
Tireless dedication, innovative thinking and a can-do attitude have made Donna Bach of Pizza Platoon an indispensable part of our Chamber family, earning her the 2024 Member of the Year Award. This recognition celebrates her outstanding service and unwavering commitment to our Chamber’s mission through active committee participation and professional promotion of the Chamber in…
Every successful team has people working hard behind the scenes to make things happen. During our Installation & Awards Luncheon in January 2025, we presented Alan Thriffiley of Taxdrop Personal & Business Taxes with our 2024 Board Member of the Year Award. For more than 15 years, Thriffiley has been a key part of our…