When it comes to supporting our members, the Chamber’s slogan rings true. Business support is one of the cornerstones of our mission and purpose. We go out of our way to help you succeed. Take advantage of networking opportunities, seminars, business counseling services and industry-specific roundtables. Enjoy the benefits of a more qualified workforce as a result of our alliances and partnerships. We’re committed to the business leadership of St. Tammany and to opportunities that will help you thrive and grow.
The St. Tammany Chamber is a resource for reliable business information. Across the country, people use chambers of commerce as a primary resource for visitor, relocation, business and community information. Our office receives dozens of calls and emails each month requesting the names of businesses that provide specific products and services, and the Chamber provides referrals on our members, a member-only privilege.
Starting a new business? Want to improve on your already existing business? Business counseling through the St. Tammany Chamber can help! We have partnered with SBDC to bring valuable benefits to our membership.
The broad mission of Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University is to help start-up and existing businesses grow and prosper. The center serves individuals interested in starting or expanding a business within the five Florida Parishes through training seminars and workshops, free tools and templates, and one-on-one consulting right here in our Chamber office.
Whether you’re new in town or have opened an additional branch or office, let the community know with an official Groundbreaking or Ribbon-Cutting Event. For a modest organizational fee, we’ll provide staff representation and assistance to make your event a success. What a great way to create public awareness about your business! Download our Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking Packet for more information.
To schedule a ribbon cutting, grand opening or ground breaking, contact: Meredith Wright meredith@sttammanychamber.org
985-273-3002
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The U.S. Chamber’s Federation Partnership Program provides our small business members with two memberships for the price of one. All St. Tammany Chamber member businesses receive the benefits of belonging to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at no additional cost. The Federation Partnership was designed with our small businesses in mind to help strengthen the collective voice of the business community at the federal level. Benefits include:
Access to small business how-to toolkits
Having a voice in Washington representing your interests
Product and service discounts to affinity partners such as FedEx and Sam’s Club
Legislative alerts for small businesses notifying you of pressing policy initiatives based on issues you select
Last year 88 million people shopped at independently-owned small businesses on Small Business Saturday. Created by American Express in 2010, the national initiative marks a day to support local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country.
To participate in next years Small Business Saturday CLICK HERE!
Normally held the fourth Thursday of every month, Business After Hours attracts approximately 100 guests who enjoy an early evening of food, drinks and casual networking. Each month’s event is hosted by a different business, giving those who attend Business After Hours an opportunity to visit and understand the businesses in our community and allowing the Host to spotlight their place of business and its services. Because this is one of our most popular and well-attended events, Business After Hours Host Sponsorships often sell out months in advance. CLICK HERE for listings of upcoming events.
Our luncheons are an excellent way to learn about issues that affect the St. Tammany community as they happen, these put you in touch with informed sources on current affairs and business related issues. Guest speakers often include parish, state and national governmental officials, leaders in the field of education, workforce development, the cultural economy, and healthcare. Our website’s calendar page lists location, speaker and topics for each luncheon.
A view from the top and around the room, Member Orientation offers new and prospective members a chance to learn about Chamber membership and each of the programs and tools we offer. Business cards are a must as attendees get an opportunity to network with one another by introducing themselves and their business to other members. This event is typically held every other month. Current members are welcome to attend as a refresher once a year.
B2B Networking is a members-only benefit that provides a fast/effective networking opportunity for attendees to give a 1 to 2 minute sales pitch about what distinguishes their business/service from others, who a good referral for them would be or simply just to inform other members about their organization or an event they have coming up. We host At the end, members get the chance to network freely with each other and exchange business cards and brochures so they can follow up with the new people they meet.
B2B is held once a month at the Chamber and is limited to 35 attendees, so registration is required to secure your spot for this valuable members-only benefit!
In this ever-expanding global economy, Chambers across the U.S. are now offering members firsthand learning opportunities about international economic cultures. These trade missions are not only a great way to educate business leaders about cultural differences among other countries, but in some cases they can offer an opportunity to open doors for potential trade opportunities and business relationships.
Upcoming trips include:
The Jewels of Northern Italy & Switzerland
October 13-21, 2025
Register herefor Informational Meeting about the trip on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Chamber’s Covington office located at 610 Hollycrest Blvd. in Covington. When you register, you may choose a virtual option.
9 days, 7 nights including hotels, meals, day trips and airfare from New Orleans, LA From $4,499 per person (double occupancy) with early-bird registration by May 23, 2025
You do not have to be a Chamber member to participate in this travel program.
Situated in Italy’s Northeast, the Veneto and Lombardy Regions serve as ideal home-base destinations to discover these amazing areas, famed the world over for renaissance architecture and breathtaking scenery. Magic and mystique await in Venice, Italy’s island city of enchanting palaces, bridges and canals with majestic Doge’s Palace and Piazza San Marco. Verona enchants with its picturesque cobblestone streets, churches and world-renowned Arena di Verona, the /roman Empire’s third largest amphitheater. The crystal blue clear waters of Lake Como beckon, featuring breathtaking scenery of the Italian and Swiss Alps. As a perfect closing, stylish Milan takes center stage as we explore the fashion capital of Italy. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to explore Northern Italy, it’s lakes and Switzerland!
Extend your stay to explore Milan, the fashion and economic capital of Italy. Take in the vista of its medieval Sforza Castle; visit the city’s renowned Duomo, the largest Gothic structure in Italy; view the world-class Scala Opera House; and stroll along this fashion mecca’s stylish Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping gallery.
Click here to download the brochure with details.
Click here to view video about about Northern Italy and Switzerland.
Click here to register for the informational meeting about trip.
Click here to register for the trip; reservations are now open. Use booking code WAQLAU.
For more details contact:
Connie Ernst at the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce
E-mail: connie@sttammanychamber.org
Telephone: (985) 273-3006
