House Majority Leader Congressman Steve Scalise visited the Chamber office to meet with members of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, Northshore Business Council, Northshore Home Builders Association and St. Tammany Corporation for a roundtable discussion with the local business community facilitated by Chamber Chairman David Landry. Topics included insurance costs, Louisiana population loss, the…
The 2022 President’s Award was presented by Chamber CEO and President Lacey Osborne to Board Chairman David Boudreaux with Hancock Whitney Bank. In making the presentation, Osborne said, “It is difficult to single out any one person for recognition. However, as I look back and reflect on 2022, this is the person who was always…
The 2022 Committee of the Year Award went to the Ambassadors Council with 16 ambassadors who collectively contributed through their community and membership outreach efforts to the Chamber’s more than 90 percent member retention rate and 200 member growth. Chairman Linda Larkin with Patriot Title accepted the award on the committee’s behalf. Vicky Talley with…
Board Chairman David Boudreaux named Linda Larkin with Patriot Title the 2022 Chairman’s Award recipient. In making the announcement, he cited her critical role in unifying the St. Tammany business community, community leadership and involvement, Chamber service, and enthusiastic leadership as 2022 Ambassadors Council Chairman. Board Chairman David Boudreaux with Hancock Whitney Bank presented the…
Kyle Beerbohm with Aubert Insurance is the 2022 Member of the Year for giving his time and talent to the Chamber during the past year and since becoming a member more than a decade ago. He was instrumental in the development of the now Northshore Young Professionals group and has served as its chairman; been…
Mary Byrd with New Orleans Firemen’s Federal Credit Union received the 2022 Ambassador of the Year Award, the second time she has been awarded this annual recognition for her enthusiasm and dedication in promoting the Chamber’s mission. She has been an ambassador of the month numerous times for recruiting new members, representing the Chamber in…
Jennifer Messina with Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West was recognized as 2022 Board Member of the Year for her willingness to share advice and experience—and for making things happen. She contributed to the ongoing success of the Chamber’s annual fundraising gala, having served as its event chairman in earlier years; served on both the…
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors elected David Landry, an equity partner with Carver Darden, to a one-year term as its Chairman of the Board. He succeeds David Boudreaux, senior vice president with Hancock Whitney. The installation took place on January 25, 2023, during the Chamber’s Annual Installation & Awards Luncheon held…
Reverend Stephen Holzhalb, III was honored with the 2022 Community Leadership Award in recognition of his prominent role in improving the community’s quality of life through exemplary service, leadership and outstanding accomplishments. He has worked tirelessly for more than 50 years in St. Tammany developing many education and service projects. These accomplishments include helping start…
The Tammany Award was presented to Acquistapace’s Wine, Cheese & Markets, a St. Tammany business that demonstrates leadership and drive and advocates for the betterment of our community. Accepting the honor on behalf of the family-owned business were Steve, Adam and Erik Acquistapace. While the business dates back generations to the 1860s in New Orleans,…