Jefferson Chamber of Commerce

This morning, the Jefferson Chamber hosted our Business & Breakfast event at Boulevard American Bistro in Elmwood! Participants enjoyed a delicious breakfast spread while engaging in two 20-minute speed networking sessions. The energy was high as connections were made and ideas were exchanged.

Stay on the lookout for more networking events! Let’s continue to create valuable connections!

Our Prosper Jefferson seminar on ‘Refreshing Your Brand’, hosted in partnership with Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), was a success!

Our talented experts, Robert Folse with Design the Planet and Melissa Hodgson with Gambel Communications, shared strategies and tools to help businesses assess their branding needs and approach a refresh effectively. As a special treat, attendees received complimentary headshot photos from Big Cheese Events, ensuring that their personal brand shines just as brightly as their business!

Thank you to our sponsor, OnPath Federal Credit Union, and thank you to everyone who joined us!

Save the date for our biggest event of the year! We are excited to announce that our annual Black & Gold Gala will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025! More information will be coming soon. Stayed tuned!

Join us in congratulating Beth Walker, Chair of our 2020 Board of Directors, on her promotion to CEO of Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans! We are so proud of her outstanding achievement and leadership!

Beth Walker, former CEO of Ochsner Baptist, has now been promoted to CEO of Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans (OMC). A native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Walker has served as CEO of Ochsner Baptist since 2019.



https://bizneworleans.com/beth-walker-promoted-to-ceo-of-ochsner-medical-center/

The Jefferson Chamber, in partnership with the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Jefferson Parish), hosted a Business Card Exchange at NOLA Motorsports Park, presented by the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans!

Participants enjoyed an evening of light appetizers, drinks, and building connections. There was also an opportunity for a friendly competition of racing at the go-kart track! It was the perfect blend of business and fun!

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We can’t wait to see you all again soon.

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Our member, Oracle Lighting, expanded its LED portfolio with the acquisition of Trigger Control Systems! This will accelerate industry growth for ORACLE Lighting and diversify its comprehensive product offerings.

Join us in celebrating their achievement! See below for more information.

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Become a member of the Jefferson Chamber! Click here to see member benefits and apply for membership: https://bit.ly/JCMemberBenefits

As a leading voice for businesses in our community, the Jefferson Chamber is committed to empowering our members through advocacy, education, and networking.

The Chamber offers more than 100 ways to get involved each year, through networking events, committee involvement, community programs, and special events. By taking advantage of the Chamber’s resources, your business can make a meaningful impact in Jefferson Parish.

Let’s work together to build a brighter future. Join us today!

Our Education and Workforce Development Committee met this morning at Gulf Wind Technology, located in Avondale! Committee members enjoyed a presentation from David King, Chief Technology Officer, and Mitchel Graff, Chief Operations Officer at Gulf Wind Technology. The meeting concluded with a tour of the facility. It was a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand the innovative work being done in Jefferson Parish!

Ambassadors of the Jefferson Chamber attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Savvy Sliders! Savvy Sliders joined Fat Boy's Pizza located at 2565 Metairie Road. Join us in welcoming them to Jefferson Parish!

Check out the Savvy Sliders menu: http://bit.ly/47uPDeO

Our very own Ruth Lawson, President of the Jefferson Chamber, will serve as a panelist at The Blueprint Conference! The panel will discuss the future of economic growth in the Greater New Orleans area. See below for more information!

The Greater New Orleans area is on track to experience immense economic growth, but what does that mean? Our incredible panel, Michael Hecht (President and CEO, Greater New Orleans, Inc. – GNO, Inc.), Ruth Lawson (President, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce), and Walt Leger, III (President and CEO, New Orleans & Company), will explore strategies for sustainable growth and address challenges and opportunities in areas such as infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and equitable investment. Visit www.thebpconference.com to learn more and register for the event!

Join us for our 2024 State of Jefferson presented by First Horizon Bank!

This premier business luncheon features a presentation on current activities and developments in Jefferson Parish and is delivered by Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and Council Chairman Scott Walker. Selling out since its creation, each year’s attendance includes a “who’s who” roster of local business leaders and politicians.

Register today! https://jefferson.chambermaster.com/events/details/state-of-jefferson-luncheon-2024-25260?calendarMonth=2024-10-01

Our Leadership Jefferson Class of 2025 completed their opening retreat held at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry - LABI! Participants learned about the Emergenetics of their brains and how we all work together as structural, analytical, social, or conceptual leaders. They explored their individual leadership abilities and the application of those abilities in a team environment. The class also enjoyed dinner together at Jubans Restaurant.

This retreat was the start of a journey toward developing new leadership skills, stepping outside comfort zones, and building new friendships. We can’t wait to see how this class grows!

The Home Builders Association of GNO is here to support you in finding trusted local contractors for home repairs. They compiled a list of Louisiana-licensed builders currently available for Francine recovery work. Visit www.hbagno.org to access the list!

Home The Voice of the Housing Industry for More than 80 Years The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans is a professional organization representing the residential housing industry, serving our members and the community since 1941. Our mission is to be the voice of the residential housing indu...

The Jefferson Parish sewer system is fully functional at this time so no need to conserve water usage. Residents can resume regular activities (washing dishes, laundry, etc.)

Jefferson Parish Transit and Paratransit services have been restored. Regular Paratransit services have resumed within Jefferson Parish only. Please note, there will be no same-day services provided to any other parish until Jefferson Parish confirms that roads are cleared for safe travel. Jefferson Parish Transit’s top priority is the safety of their employees and riders, as a precaution, buses will travel at reduced speeds and will treat all main intersections as four-way stops. For assistance with Paratransit or bus services during this time, please contact Jefferson Parish Transit dispatcher at 504-889-7194. Continue to monitor updates on Transit’s website at www.jptransit.org.

The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board urges everyone to conserve water for 1-2 days until Hurricane Francine-related sewer repairs are completed.

S&WB says New Orleans residents should conserve water for 1-2 days

Explore the JEDCO Storm Center to access recovery and disaster assistance resources for your business.

Our team continues to assess damage and disruption caused by Hurricane Francine. We encourage all affected businesses to visit the JEDCO Storm Center webpage, which serves as our emergency response portal for updated recovery resources, disaster assistance, and storm information. If your business has been impacted by the storm, please let us know. Our team is here to help! https://bit.ly/3ZnOkMJ

Stay safe while using generators by following these safety tips below!

STAY SAFE WITH GENERATORS!

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen, smelled, or heard. Avoid a trip to the hospital or worse by practicing these safety tips:
✅Only use it outside - at least 20 feet away from your home and garage
✅ Establish a perimeter around it to ensure proper ventilation
✅ Point its exhaust away from your home and garage
✅ Allow at least 20 minutes of cool down time before refueling it
✅ Do not refuel it or store its gasoline/diesel/propane indoors

Entergy is working hard to restore power following Hurricane Francine. Stay updated on the restoration progress here: http://enter.gy/6180Wsqky