On August 12, we welcomed Senators Patrick McMath, Beth Mizell, Bob Owen and Dr. Bill Wheat, and Representatives Stephanie Berault, Kim Carver, Peter Egan, Brian Glorioso and Mark Wright as speakers for our After the Gavel: What Passed. What’s Pending. What Matters. luncheon. Members of the Northshore Legislative Delegation shared their perspectives on the 2026…
Chamber leaders from throughout the Greater New Orleans region gathered at the Jefferson Chamber on June 10, 2026, for a quarterly roundtable discussion on upcoming events and advocacy issues affecting their business communities. GNO, Inc. External Affairs Officer Jasmine Brown DeRousselle provided an overview of key legislation that passed during the recent legislative session, including…
Chamber Board and ChamberPAC leaders made an early morning trip to the State Capitol on May 18, 2026, to meet with members of the Northshore Legislative Delegation. We were joined by representatives from the Tangipahoa and Washington Parish chambers. Delegation members expressed their appreciation for the time and effort spent meeting with them as they…
Lacey Osborne and Michelle Biggs represented the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce at LACCE Day at the Capitol in Baton Rouge on May 6, 2026. The annual event, hosted by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE), brings together chamber professionals from across Louisiana for networking, professional development and discussions on issues impacting…
Our Chamber is supporting House Bill 871, authored by Northshore Representative Kim Carver, which would expand the Port of New Orleans Board to include two representatives from St. Tammany Parish. The change would ensure stronger local representation in decisions impacting regional commerce, transportation and economic development. Through action by our Executive Committee, our Board of…
With early voting beginning May 2, 2026, our Chamber, in partnership with the East St. Tammany Business Alliance, hosted a candidate forum April 27 at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. All candidates participated, including the two candidates for Police Chief, five candidates for the two at-large seats and two candidates for each of the five open…
Our Chamber continues to engage on state-level issues impacting our region’s economy, workforce and quality of life. Through action by our Executive Committee, our Board of Directors voted to support two constitutional amendments on the May 16 ballot, Amendment 3 and Amendment 4. Amendment 3 would dedicate funding to provide permanent pay raises for public…
Executive Committee leaders from our Chamber, the Northshore Business Council and the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation met with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise during the spring congressional recess. He took questions on the economy, infrastructure and key federal legislation, including the “Big Beautiful Bill,” and shared insights on what’s ahead in Washington. Scalise also…
Chamber members and the Northshore Business Council heard directly from Bill Cassidy during a Congressional Update Luncheon hosted by both organizations and sponsored by Acadian Ambulance Service. Senator Cassidy shared updates on several key issues impacting our region, including major infrastructure investments—$1.2 billion for drainage, sewage, and flood mitigation around Lake Pontchartrain, along with $92…
When it comes to making our region’s voice heard, the Northshore shows up—and this year was no exception. Our annual Northshore Focus event brought Chamber members, business leaders and community partners to the Louisiana Capitol Rotunda for a front-row seat to the legislative session in action. Led in partnership with chambers from St. Tammany, Livingston,…