New Law to Reduce State Workforce Shortages

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…

Assessor Updates APP Committee on Property Tax

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,…

Legislators Discuss 2024 Regular Session

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…

Supporting the Northshore

Chamber and St. Tammany leaders gathered at our State Capitol for Northshore Focus, a collaborative effort dedicated to fostering economic growth and enhancing regional connectivity. The initiative was a partnership with the Tangipahoa Chamber and Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce. Together, we wanted to show our collective support to our Northshore legislators and remind them…

Capitol Visit Strengthens Relationships

Our CEO Lacey Osborne and Vice President Michelle Biggs spent time at the Capitol with our legislators strengthening our relationships and showing our support. Their visit included meeting with Representatives Kim Carver, Jay Galle, Peter Egan, Stephanie Berault and Brian Glorioso and with Deputy Chief Larry Frieman of Louisiana Department of Justice.

St. Tammany Chamber Supports Recall of St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape

As the leading voice of business in St. Tammany Parish, representing 1,100 area businesses and their 37,000 employees, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce consistently stays informed about issues that affect the quality of life in the parish and its attractiveness to new and continuing businesses. The Chamber’s Board of Directors, after careful consideration, recently voted…

St. Tammany Chamber Supports Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice District Millage Renewal

As the leading voice of business in St. Tammany Parish, representing 1,100 area businesses and their 37,000 employees, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce consistently stays informed about issues that are being discussed at the state and local governing bodies. The Chamber’s Board of Directors, after a recommendation from the Advocacy and Public Policy Committee, recently…