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…
Chamber Board and ChamberPAC leaders made an early morning trip to the State Capitol on May 18, 2026, to meet with members of the Northshore Legislative Delegation. We were joined by representatives from the Tangipahoa and Washington Parish chambers. Delegation members expressed their appreciation for the time and effort spent meeting with them as they…
Henry Schneidau, a seventh-grade student at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School in Slidell, won first place in the 2026 National Civics Bee Regional Competition hosted by the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce on May 4 in Covington. The event brought together seven middle school finalists from across southeast Louisiana for a live competition showcasing their…
Lacey Osborne and Michelle Biggs represented the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce at LACCE Day at the Capitol in Baton Rouge on May 6, 2026. The annual event, hosted by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE), brings together chamber professionals from across Louisiana for networking, professional development and discussions on issues impacting…
In recognition of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Chamber welcomed Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser as guest speaker for a sold-out luncheon on May 4, 2026, focused on Tourism’s Economic Impact in Louisiana. Attendees heard about the important role tourism plays in supporting Louisiana’s economy, businesses and communities. Louisiana welcomed 45 million visitors in 2025,…