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…
Our 2026 Southern Nights Soirée was one to remember, with a record turnout bringing Chamber members and friends together for an evening of food, live music, dancing and fun at The Fleur De Lis Event Center in Mandeville. This year’s event introduced live music and dancing, with Four Unplugged keeping guests on the dance floor…
Financial literacy is no longer a “nice to have” life skill. It is actually a local and national priority. Across America, individuals and families are facing rising costs, growing debt, limited emergency savings, and increasing uncertainty about the future. The reality is that most Americans make a good living, but still struggle to handle money…
Several members of the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce staff attended the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Annual Convention in New Orleans July 20–22, joining chamber professionals from across the country for one of the industry’s premier professional development events. Sessions focused on strategic leadership, practical tools to strengthen daily operations and emerging…
On July 16, 2026, our Chamber hosted a special luncheon to thank our top investors for their continued support and share the impact their investment makes throughout our business community. Their support helps our Chamber provide resources, programs and opportunities for businesses of all sizes, including the many small businesses that are an important part…
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…
Students advancing to the state-level National Civics Bee Competition were recognized at last week’s St. Tammany Parish Council meeting. First-place winner Henry Schneidau is pictured with St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Vice President Michelle Biggs and St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper. On May 4, the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce hosted the regional competition…
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce awarded $1,000 scholarships to three outstanding St. Tammany high school seniors: Aubree Arthur of Mandeville High School, Leah James of Lakeshore High School and Gianna LeBreton of Slidell High School. The scholarships were funded with proceeds from the Chamber’s March 2026 Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament. St. Tammany Parish…
AI is coming whether we ask for it or not. That’s not a threat; it’s just where we’re going. The tools it brings are too useful and too empowering to simply go away. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the pace of change lately, you’re not alone. Just like the browser wars of the dot-com era,…
Chamber leaders visited Susan Bourgeois, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary, at her office near the State Capitol on May 18, 2026. A former and founding CEO of the Northshore Community Foundation, Bourgeois has strong ties to St. Tammany Parish. During the visit, Bourgeois shared insight into the record-breaking level of economic development investment taking place across…