Our Chamber is supporting House Bill 871, authored by Northshore Representative Kim Carver, which would expand the Port of New Orleans Board to include two representatives from St. Tammany Parish. The change would ensure stronger local representation in decisions impacting regional commerce, transportation and economic development. Through action by our Executive Committee, our Board of…
With early voting beginning May 2, 2026, our Chamber, in partnership with the East St. Tammany Business Alliance, hosted a candidate forum April 27 at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. All candidates participated, including the two candidates for Police Chief, five candidates for the two at-large seats and two candidates for each of the five open…
Our Chamber continues to engage on state-level issues impacting our region’s economy, workforce and quality of life. Through action by our Executive Committee, our Board of Directors voted to support two constitutional amendments on the May 16 ballot, Amendment 3 and Amendment 4. Amendment 3 would dedicate funding to provide permanent pay raises for public…
There’s something different about living and working in Louisiana, and if you’re from here, you don’t need data to tell you that. You feel it. Still, the numbers back it up. Nearly four out of every five Louisiana residents were born here, one of the highest rates in the country. People don’t simply pass through…
Executive Committee leaders from our Chamber, the Northshore Business Council and the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation met with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise during the spring congressional recess. He took questions on the economy, infrastructure and key federal legislation, including the “Big Beautiful Bill,” and shared insights on what’s ahead in Washington. Scalise also…
Chamber members and the Northshore Business Council heard directly from Bill Cassidy during a Congressional Update Luncheon hosted by both organizations and sponsored by Acadian Ambulance Service. Senator Cassidy shared updates on several key issues impacting our region, including major infrastructure investments—$1.2 billion for drainage, sewage, and flood mitigation around Lake Pontchartrain, along with $92…
Last week, our Small Business Council brought members together for a timely Lunch & Learn: “Don’t Say AI — Rethinking How We Talk About Technology.” The conversation, led by David Shapiro of NorthShore Robotics and Steven Cochran of Impression MGMT, offered different perspectives on how artificial intelligence is showing up in today’s workplace. From practical…
Our annual Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament, held Thursday, March 19, at Money Hill Golf Club in Abita Springs, brought out our biggest group of golfers yet and raised funds for the Chamber’s Scholarship Program. More than 100 golfers joined us for a great day on the course, with proceeds going toward scholarships for St.…
Our Northshore Young Professionals gathered recently for a luncheon focused on a topic many are thinking about early in their careers: how to get involved in board leadership. Sponsored by Ochsner Health, the conversation—“How to Be on a Board Under 40”—featured a panel of local leaders sharing real-world insight and advice. Moderated by Leslie Landry…
When it comes to making our region’s voice heard, the Northshore shows up—and this year was no exception. Our annual Northshore Focus event brought Chamber members, business leaders and community partners to the Louisiana Capitol Rotunda for a front-row seat to the legislative session in action. Led in partnership with chambers from St. Tammany, Livingston,…