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,…
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce presented several prestigious awards, including the Tammany Award and the Community Leadership Award, during its annual Installation & Awards Luncheon held at The Greystone with more than 200 members and guests in attendance. Business and Community Leadership AwardsThe Tammany Award was presented to Acquistapace’s Wine, Cheese & Markets, a…
St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce has appointed two new members to its staff—Michelle Biggs and Eva Mogabgab Snapp. Michelle Biggs, IOM has been appointed to the new role of vice president, where she will oversee day-to-day management of the Chamber, as well as assist in the development of strategic initiatives for the organization. She will…
Congratulations to the 2022 Northshore Forty Under 40 and especially those listed below who are Chamber members. The award is given to local business and professional leaders (under age 40) who have achieved success and excellence in their field or shown amazing potential at an early stage of their career. It was our honor along…
Thirteen deserving businesses were honored in nine categories as the we continued our tradition of recognizing outstanding companies in St. Tammany. Recipients received their awards on November 17 at our 20th Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon presented by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co. and sponsored by Inside Northside Magazine. Golden Spoon Award: Given to a…
With more than 80 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors, the Chamber’s annual Explore Northshore Business and Community Expo on at the Harbor Center in Slidell was a great opportunity for businesses and the community to network and learn more about goods and services available in St. Tammany Parish. An onsite blood drive exceeded its goals…
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy spent today on the Northshore during Congress’ August recess visiting various groups including the Chamber. Nearly 50 Chamber members gathered to hear his updates on the infrastructure bill and its positive impacts in St. Tammany Parish; the importance of coastal restoration, flood insurance rate increases; healthcare; health insurance; and mental health.…
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce awarded $1,000 scholarships to four St. Tammany high school seniors: Corinne Bosch from Mandeville High School, Zeta McCaskill from Slidell High School, Brandon Kaske from Pearl River High School, and Lilith Lodge from Pearl River High School. The scholarships were funded with proceeds from the Chamber’s 2022 Swinging for…
Our Northshore Young Professionals group hosted a luncheon to address diversity, equity and inclusion with speakers Dr. Elizabeth Hornsby, assistant professor and graduate coordinator in the Department of Communications and Media Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University, and Julie Laperouse, director of culture and talent for Gulf Coast Bank and Trust (event sponsor). They gave informative…
The Chamber’s Northshore Young Professionals celebrated Earth Day last Friday by participating in the state-wide Love the Boot cleanup. They partnered with Keep Lacombe Beautiful and want to thank its Executive Director, Carolyn Darby for the t-shirts, supplies and hospitality. The NYPs picked up litter along Highway 190 and Lake Road in Lacombe. Their efforts resulted…