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…
The Northshore Young Professionals (NYP) hosted an educational luncheon that brought together current members and accomplished alumni for an inspiring and insightful networking experience. The event, titled “How to Leverage Your Chamber Membership and Take Your Career to the Next Level,” featured Southeastern Louisiana University’s Director of Career Services, Craig Marinello, and the Chamber’s Membership…
CEO Lacey Osborne and staff Connie Ernst, Eva Snapp and Meredith Wright had the opportunity to learn fresh perspectives from Chamber industry leaders, gain professional development and learning opportunities, and hear the latest industry trends at the 2024 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Convention (ACCE) in Dallas last week. The convention drew more than…
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.
The St. Tammany Chamber recently hosted its annual Southern Nights Soiree, its biggest fundraiser of the year and a premier event of the summer season. More than 200 guests gathered at The Greystone, a perfect setting for a fun evening of celebration with friends and community leaders from throughout St. Tammany. Chaired by Louis Ochoa…
Proper cash flow is crucial for small businesses, insuring there is enough incoming revenue to cover operating expenses. Cash flow was the empowering conversation at the Small Business Council’s recent “lunch and learn” sponsored by The Alternative Board New Orleans North West and the Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University. Those attending learned ways…
If you live here or have visited New Orleans, you probably experienced the deliciousness of beignets, bread pudding, king cakes and pralines to name just a few local favorites. When that sweetness touches the tip of your tongue, your taste buds send a signal to the brain and the result is immediate pleasure. What is…
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…