The Advocacy and Public Policy Committee hosted key speakers addressing critical regional topics. Tommy Faucheux, LMOGA president, highlighted Louisiana’s energy sector trends and economic importance. Dr. Candace Weber from LA Policy Institute for Children discussed the state’s top-20 early childhood education system and its workforce impact. Local officials rounded out the session with St. Tammany…
(COVINGTON, LA, March 14, 2025) — As the leading voice of business in St. Tammany Parish, representing 1,100 area businesses and their 37,000 employees, the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce has carefully reviewed the four Constitutional Amendments that will appear on the March 29, 2025, statewide ballot. After thorough consideration, the Chamber’s Board of Directors…
(COVINGTON, LA, March 10, 2025)— 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,…
Earlier this week, our President and CEO Lacey Osborne joined forces with 20 other Chamber executives from across the nation for a crucial advocacy mission to Washington DC. The delegation met with senators and congressmen to address critical childcare funding issues, including employer-provided childcare credits, childcare availability and overall affordability. The strength and stability of…
Chamber members attending our recent breakfast on Louisiana’s Tax Reform Update heard from Secretary of Revenue Richard Nelson and State Representative Mark Wright. Secretary Nelson played a key role in developing Governor Landry’s comprehensive tax plan, which was the focus of the November 2024 special legislative session. Representative Wright authored House Bill 10 (on tax/sales…
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted the quarterly Chamber Roundtable, bringing together leadership from across the region to collaborate on pressing issues and opportunities. Representing our Chamber were Board Chairman Chris Abadie and CEO Lacey Osborne, alongside executives and board chairmen from the Jefferson, St. Bernard, and River Region Chambers. Jasmine Brown DeRousselle, Chief External…
U.S. Senator John Kennedy addressed nearly 160 business leaders, elected officials and community representatives at a Congressional Update breakfast held by the Chamber at Tchefuncte Country Club. Attendees included leaders from the Chamber, local parishes, the state legislature and the school board. Senator Kennedy began with positive news, highlighting that St. Tammany Parish has received…
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…
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.
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…