The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce presented several prestigious awards, including the Tammany Award, the Community Leadership Award and two Community Partner Awards, during its annual Installation & Awards Luncheon held at The Greystone with more than 200 members and guests in attendance. Leadership Awards The 2023 Tammany Award was presented to In-Telecom, a St.…
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors elected Chris Abadie, senior advisor with Stirling, to a one-year term as its Chairman of the Board. He succeeds David Landry, an equity partner with Carver Darden. The installation took place on January 23, 2024, during the Chamber’s Annual Installation & Awards Luncheon held at The…
We hear all the time about the brain drain: Louisiana’s best and brightest finding career success in faraway places. In recent years, nearby Southern states like Alabama, Texas and Georgia are recruiting and retaining our young professionals, particularly in the fields of energy, entertainment and engineering. We also hear from our established economic leaders in…
Local community stakeholders band together in the name of good health The ingredients list for Chef Osman Rodas’ Salmon Power Bowl recipe looks ordinary enough: garlic, olive oil, ginger, spinach, things like that. If there is a surprise to be found, it is probably the blueberries. But the real rock star is one most people…
Our Chamber continued its proud tradition of recognizing outstanding businesses in St. Tammany at our 21st annual Business Appreciation Luncheon, presented by Gulf States Bank & Trust Company and sponsored by Humana and Inside Northside, on November 16, 2023, at Benedict’s in Mandeville. Fifteen deserving businesses were honored in nine categories. Congratulations to these award…
Following your passion and showing up to serve were two of the many great takeaways from the speakers at our Northshore Young Professionals educational luncheon on “Leadership 101: How to Serve on a Board.” Hopefully, many of those attending will be inspired to discover a cause they’re passionate about and make a positive impact in…
Small business owners need to be active participants in their own protection from cyber threats. The panel of experts participating in the Small Business Council’s Roundtable on “Cybersecurity” emphasized this message along with the need to have a cybersecurity plan in place—and continuously work on the plan. Resources are available online and in person with…
We are excited to welcome eight new members to our board of directors who will help us accomplish our mission to promote and support businesses in St. Tammany Parish: Kyle Beerbohm with Aubert Insurance Agency, Sam Caruso Jr. with UNITS of Greater New Orleans, Victoria Langlinais Paz with Silver Slipper Casino Hotel, Shane Purvis with…
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,…
The Problem According to Louisiana’s Youth Tobacco Survey in 2021, 1 in 10 middle school students currently vape. Tobacco use among high schoolers is 35%, which is more than DOUBLE that of middle schoolers. Youth nicotine use in any form is unsafe. Early use of any tobacco product—including vapes—disrupts brain development, increases the risk of…