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HUGE COMMUNITY TURNOUT
IN SUPPORT OF FORT POLK
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Over 1,000 residents gathered in Alexandria, Leesville and Lake Charles at live listening sessions to show their support against the possible reduction of 6,500 troops from Fort Polk.
Audiences from across the region streamed comments to the Leesville location and also submitted recorded videos of their comments. Officials heard a variety of arguments from leaders, residents, and the state's congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., concerning the importance of avoiding cuts at Fort Polk.
"One of the things that makes Fort Polk unique is that it is not just the immediate off-base community that recognizes its value and importance," said Deborah Randolph, President, Central LA Chamber of Commerce and hostess of the Alexandria event. "The communities in this area of central Louisiana do as well, and they turned out to make their voices heard to the Army evaluators. We thank the elected officials, business leaders and citizens who attended the Alexandria Listening Session and we thank Fort Polk Progress for the opportunity to host it."
Click on the Fort Polk Progress logo to read more about the event.
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ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL!
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The YPG is a division of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
Corporate Sponsors for YPG are CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Cleco & Red River Bank
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EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP YOU
GET IT ALL DONE, BETTER.
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Tips for Business Success in 2015
INTRODUCE COMMERCE AND CHARITY.
"Research shows that 83 percent of customers want to buy products that benefit a cause. Combining your business with a charity of your choice is a great way to gain consumer attention while increasing sales."
Dan McCabe, Director of SixDegrees.org
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Sincerely,
The Central LA Chamber of Commerce
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THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER!
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| The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI) to host the annual LABI State Legislative Issues Conference. MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM COUNTRY INN & SUITES 2727 Monroe Highway 165, Pineville Driving Directions
Stephen Waguespack, president of LABI, will share LABI's priorities and vision for the legislative session, focusing on threats to business and opportunities to improve Louisiana's economic climate and goal competitiveness.
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Stephen Waguespack
LABI President
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Luncheon
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Sponsorship
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$20
($25 for non-Chamber members)
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$250
(includes lunch for 8, plus signage at the event and on all program material)
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Click Here to Register & Pay Now or call 318.442.6571 for your reservation & learn about available sponsorship opportunities. RSVP by Thursday, March 12 *No shows are responsible for payment unless otherwise noted by the RSVP date.*
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HUNDREDS GATHER TO WELCOME
AMERICAN SPECIALTY ALLOYS
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Congratulations to American Specialty Alloys! Hundreds filled Kees Park Community Center the morning of March 4 for the company's welcoming ceremony. American Specialty Alloys and its partners outlined plans for the 2.4 billion dollar plant. Mayor Clarence Fields and members of the police jury also discussed what the plant will mean to the community. Jim Clinton, President and CEO of CLEDA, emphasized the important role our higher Ed partners will play in training locals to fill these very, very well-paying jobs. A special thanks to CLEDA and Cleco for helping bring this new business to Cenla.
Click on the CLEDA logo below to read more. 
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CENTRAL LOUISIANA MANUFACTURERS TO BE HONORED AS
FROST & SULLIVAN MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS
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Three central Louisiana manufacturers will be honored by Frost & Sullivan's Manufacturing Leadership Council on June 4, 2015 at a gala celebration that concludes the eleventh annual Manufacturing Leadership Summit in Carlsbad, CA. Manchac Technologies will receive the New Product Leadership Award, Crest/Distran the Customer Value Leadership Award and Hayes Manufacturing Company will be honored for Innovation Process Leadership.
At the gala, winners of the Manufacturing Leadership (ML) High Achiever Awards, the ML Manufacturers of the Year, and the Manufacturing Leader of the Year will also be announced.
"It is remarkable to have three Frost & Sullivan winners in one community," said Deborah Randolph, Chamber President. "We congratulate the leadership and staff of Crest/Distran, Hayes Manufacturing and Manchac Technologies. All three are deserving of national recognition and we are proud to have them here in central Louisiana."
Click on the logo below for the full announcement
from Frost & Sullivan.
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BE A PART OF DEVELOPING OUR
FUTURE WORKFORCE
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The Rapides Business & Career Solutions Center (LA Workforce Commission), the City of Alexandria, The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, The Learning Center for Rapides Parish, The City of Pineville, and other community partners are presenting the 8th Annual Community-Wide Youth Job Fair.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Alexandria Riverfront Center, Downtown Alexandria
The purpose of this job fair is to match young job seekers (ages 16 to 24) with local businesses for summer, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or full-time entry level employment opportunities.
Job Seekers are also invited to participate in the Job Seekers' Workshop
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Rapides Business & Career Solutions Center
5610 B Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria
The Job Seekers' Workshop has been scheduled to prepare young people with information on cover letters, resumes, the interview process, and how to retain a job.
For more information, contact:
Frances Thomas-Tennie - 318.767.6004 or [email protected]
Latonya Smith - 318.487.5545 or [email protected]
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RIBBON CUTTING
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Pelican State Credit Union
The Mug & Brush Barber Shop
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