Chamber leadership presented recommendations to the St. Tammany Parish Home Rule Charter Committee at the committee’s meeting on Thursday, August 14, advocating for government reforms that would create a more efficient and business-friendly environment. On behalf of the Chamber, Board Chair-Elect Ronnie Simpson, Board Member Doug Ferrer, CEO Lacey Osborne and Vice President Michelle Biggs attended…
On July 23, the St. Tammany Chamber proudly hosted the first forum in the special election for Mayor of Slidell. Nearly 250 registered voters attended, gaining a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the candidates—Slidell Interim Mayor Bill Borchert and Slidell Chief of Police Randy Fandal—and engage with the issues shaping their community. As the…
Straight from the Capitol to the Northshore, Chamber members received timely insight into the 2025 Legislative Session during last week’s Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon. The event brought together eight members of the Northshore legislative delegation who shared key outcomes from the session and engaged directly with the local business community through a robust question-and-answer discussion. Attendees…
Our Chamber joined fellow chambers from Livingston, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes in Baton Rouge for Northshore Focus 2025, an annual event that brings together business leaders and elected officials to strengthen connections across the I-12 corridor. Held in the Capitol Rotunda and sponsored by REV Business, the event was a valuable opportunity to connect with…
Chamber Chairman Carrie Calvin and Chamber CEO Lacey Osborne recently met with members of the Northshore legislative delegation for a working lunch in the Members’ Lounge at the Louisiana State Capitol. The gathering brought together all Northshore House members alongside business leaders from the St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parish Chambers of Commerce. The setting…
Will Green, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), highlighted significant improvements in Louisiana’s business climate during his virtual presentation to the Chamber’s Board. Under the LA Driven strategic plan, Louisiana has advanced from 42nd to the 20s in tax climate rankings after eliminating the franchise tax and implementing a…
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…