The 2025 Community Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to improving our community’s quality of life through exemplary service. This year, we are proud to honor Carolyn Baringer as the recipient of the award. Carolyn is what many would call a quiet storm. She moves steadily behind the scenes, spinning more…
The 2025 Chairman’s Award recognizes an individual whose leadership, integrity and commitment to public service have made a meaningful impact on both the Chamber and the broader community. This year, we are proud to honor Alan Thriffiley of Taxdrop LLC with the 2025 Chairman’s Award. Over the past three years, Alan has been honored with…
The 2025 Chamber Member of the Year Award recognizes an individual who consistently goes above and beyond—someone whose commitment, leadership and service make a meaningful impact on both the Chamber and our business community. This year, we are proud to recognize Matthew Guidry with nola.com, The Advocate, The Times-Picayune, and The St. Tammany Farmer as…
The Board Member of the Year Award recognizes a board member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and governance of the Chamber while actively advancing our mission. This year, we are proud to recognize David Landry with Carver Darden as our 2025 Board Member of the Year. His service to the Chamber has been defined by…
Each year, our committees work hard to make a difference for our members, and it is never easy to select just one that stands out—because they all do such an incredible job. Every committee contributes time, energy and expertise to support the Chamber’s mission, and we are grateful to every Chamber committee member. The Events…
Our Ambassadors are truly the heartbeat of the Chamber. They are the friendly faces you see at ribbon cuttings, grand openings and Chamber events—helping welcome new businesses and celebrating our members’ successes alongside our staff. They show up consistently, lend a hand wherever it’s needed and help ensure every member feels connected and supported. Ambassadors…
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected Ronnie Simpson, assistant vice president for community and public affairs with Ochsner Health, to a one-year term as its Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Carrie Calvin, director of accounting and auditing services with Bourgeois Bennett, LLC. Simpson was installed during the Chamber’s Annual Installation…
2025 was a year of meaningful progress for our Chamber. Through advocacy for pro-business policies, connecting members with programs, events and networking opportunities, and launching the new Chamber Foundation Fund, we strengthened businesses and our community. Our members’ support helped us drive economic growth, celebrate business success and build partnerships that benefit our parish and…
Please join us in congratulating the 62 St. Tammany business leaders recognized among the 2026 Biz New Orleans 500, which highlights the most influential, involved and inspiring business leaders across the region. Several Chamber leaders are included on this prestigious list, including our 2025, 2024 and 2023—Board Chairs Carrie Calvin, Chris Abadie and David Landry…
The Northshore Young Professionals helped kick off the holiday season as a proud Trim the Trailhead sponsor for the Northshore Food Bank’s 3rd Annual event. On December 3, NYP members gathered at the Covington Trailhead to decorate their sponsored tree with festive, secure and weather-ready décor—adding a bright touch of holiday cheer to this popular…