The St. Tammany Chamber hosted its annual State of Education Breakfast on October 7, 2025, featuring insights from three key Northshore education leaders: Dr. William Wainwright, President of Southeastern Louisiana University; Dr. Jim Carlson, Chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College; and Frank Jabbia, Superintendent of the St. Tammany Parish School System. The speakers highlighted both…
Our Chamber’s Northshore Young Professionals Committee, in partnership with the Northshore Community Foundation, recently hosted Speed Connection—an engaging event designed to connect emerging leaders with local nonprofit organizations. Held at Kent Design Build’s office, the event featured 25 local nonprofits in a fast-paced, speed-networking format. Participants rotated through brief conversations to learn about volunteer opportunities,…
On Saturday, October 11, voters in the City of Slidell will head to the polls to elect their next mayor. This important local election will help shape the direction of the community for years to come. Our Chamber, in partnership with the Northshore Business Council, East St. Tammany Business Alliance, Northshore Home Builders Association and…
Small business owners learned about the “Big Beautiful Bill” at a recent Small Business Council Lunch and Learn. Speakers Tammy Shiner, owner of Express Employment Professionals, and Matthew Corey, CPA with LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors, explained how the new tax law affects local businesses. The tax law brings major changes for small businesses. Corey…
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to south Louisiana for the 2025-2026 program year. This annual initiative – now expanding to all 50 states in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – invites 6th, 7th and 8th…
St. Tammany Chamber CEO Lacey Osborne attended the semi-annual meeting of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100, held September 14–16 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Committee includes chamber leaders from across the country who convene to discuss national business priorities and share best practices. During the meeting, participants received updates on key federal issues…
The 2025 I-10 Gulf Coast Chamber Coalition D.C. Fly-In was held September 9–11. Chamber CEOs from Pensacola, Mobile, St. Tammany, New Orleans and SWLA/Lake Charles met with seven members of Congress to outline the pressing priorities facing Gulf Coast communities. The delegation urged federal leaders to advance policies and funding that support resilience, affordability and…
Dreams to RealityA letter to the new kids on the entrepreneurial block and a reminder to the entrepreneurs who have been at it a while… Making Your Money Work for Sustainable Growth You know that spark? That brilliant idea, that problem you just have to solve, that urge to create something amazing. That’s the heart…
The Chamber welcomed a strong turnout for last week’s Tourism’s Economic Impact Luncheon at The Southern Hotel, where business and community leaders gathered to hear from Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. His presentation highlighted the critical role tourism plays in the state’s economy and its growing influence here in St. Tammany. Lt. Governor Nungesser shared…
Chamber leadership presented recommendations to the St. Tammany Parish Home Rule Charter Committee at the committee’s meeting on Thursday, August 14, advocating for government reforms that would create a more efficient and business-friendly environment. On behalf of the Chamber, Board Chair-Elect Ronnie Simpson, Board Member Doug Ferrer, CEO Lacey Osborne and Vice President Michelle Biggs attended…