Tulane National Primate Research Center is the Chamber’s 2021 Tammany Award recipient in recognition of the work done outside of the southeast Louisiana area that fosters a positive image of St. Tammany Parish. In late February of 2020, the Center was among the first institutions to receive approval from the Centers for Disease Control and…
AXI Education Solutions is the Chamber’s 2021 Innovation Award recipient in recognition of their demonstrated “out-of-the-box” thinking and creative approaches to all aspects of their business. Founded in 2008, this innovative business is the only Promethean Platinum Partner with Promethean Certified Technicians in Louisiana and Mississippi. They currently service, support, and provide professional development to…
Eagan Insurance is the Chamber’s 2021 All in the Family Award recipient in honor of their successful family-owned business. Established in 1954, Eagan Insurance is proud of its reputation for integrity, stability, and strength. Their president is a hands-on leader both at the agency and in the community. Six members of the next generation are…
Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union was first chartered in 1966 and continues to serve the community with 14 branches across Louisiana five decades later. As a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union comprised of more than 52,000 members with over 150 employees across six Louisiana parishes – the third-largest credit union in Louisiana – Jefferson Financial stands…
Health system leaders recently introduced the “Be Well Bus,” a 40-foot motorcoach outfitted with an array of health screening instruments. In coming weeks, it will be setting a course for local fairs, festivals, employer-sponsored events and other gatherings, all in the name of improving community health on the Northshore. “St. Tammany Health System has been…
St. Tammany Corporation, the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, and the SLU Small Business Development Center are excited to announce their official partnership with Shop Local Nola, the largest directory for verified, locally owned businesses in the Greater New Orleans area, founded by JB Communications, LLC. They are joining other chambers and economic development associations…
Ochsner Health and St. Tammany Health System celebrated the grand opening of the new cancer center following the completion of the $50 million facility. At 75,000 square feet, it is double in size of the previous cancer center, increasing capacity to offer more high-quality cancer services and advanced clinical research than have ever been available…
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony virtually on February 24, 2021. Due to the pandemic and the inability to hold in-person events in 2020, the 2020 Board of Directors agreed to remain in place for 2021, thus committing one more year of servant leadership on the Chamber Board.…
Patton’s Caterers in Slidell received a Phoenix Award from the Chamber for overcoming challenges through the years and continuing to survive and thrive. In 1954 a young couple began operating their small family business out of the neighborhood grocery store in New Orleans’s ninth ward. They were joined by their five children as the…
Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien is the Chamber’s 2020 All in the Family Award recipient in honor of their successful family–owned business establishment. Founded in 1901, they are the oldest insurance company in Slidell and one of the oldest continuously operated businesses in St. Tammany Parish. William Lowry, a highly respected Slidell community philanthropist, joined his…