A Website as an Investment Investing in a website is an important first step for any new or small business owner. A free social media profile is helpful, but it isn’t enough. When someone hears about your business, one of the first things they’ll do is search for you online. They expect to find a…
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple and State Senator Kirk Talbot, Chairman of the Senate Insurance Committee, joined our Chamber last week for an Insurance Update Breakfast focused on Louisiana’s insurance market, recent reforms and what’s ahead. The discussion covered changes to both property and auto insurance, including reforms to property claims and adjusting processes, building…
Young professionals looking to develop their leadership skills while giving back to the community are invited to attend Speed Connection, a free, high-energy networking event designed to connect emerging leaders with local nonprofits and meaningful opportunities to get involved. Presented by the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce’s Northshore Young Professionals and the Northshore Community Foundation…
Our Chamber has long believed that working together makes our community stronger. That means collaborating with other business organizations, community partners and elected officials to focus on issues that matter to businesses and to St. Tammany Parish. Recently, members of the St. Tammany Economic Partnership (STEP) met for the first time in about 12 months.…
Several members of our Chamber staff attended the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) Annual Conference in Baton Rouge last week, bringing back ideas and insights on advocacy, economic development, workforce development and membership. “We left inspired and ready to bring these ideas back to the Northshore,” said Vice President Michelle Biggs, who…
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce will host UNLOCKED Young Professionals Summit on Thursday, October 15, bringing emerging professionals together for a half-day experience focused on leadership, professional growth and the skills needed to make an impact in the workplace and community. The Summit will take place from 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The…
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…