MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce will host this year's Central LA Day at the Legislature on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
2014 Central Louisiana Day at the Legislature
Central LA Day will once again provide Chamber members with an opportunity to hear from state legislators and to weigh in on vital issues. The agenda begins at 11:00 a.m. with a briefing by members of the Central Louisiana State Legislative Delegation in a Senate Committee Room that will be announced at a later date. Following lunch on your own, the group will be greeted by Gov. Bobby Jindal in the 4th Floor Press Room at 2:45 p.m. Then join us in the Capitol Rotunda at 3:15 p.m. to visit the House and Senate floors to be recognized as a group.
Following events at the State Capitol during the day, the Chamber will host a legislative reception at City Club in downtown Baton Rouge. The event will be from 6:00 (or upon adjournment of the House and Senate) until 8:00 p.m. with the entire legislature invited to attend.
The Chamber is seeking sponsors for the event. Sponsors will be listed on the invitation that will go to each member of the legislature and other statewide officials. Cost of sponsorship is $700.00. If your company would like to be a sponsor for the reception please email [email protected] or contact the Chamber at 442-6671. The full schedule for the daytime events at the Capitol will be announced soon. Thanks for your consideration, and we look forward to seeing you in Baton Rouge. 
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DR. KAM MOVASSAGHI TO PRESENT AT RAPC METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
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Dr. Kam Movassaghi, a former Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary under Governor M.J. "Mike" Foster, will present his recently published white paper "A New Model for Louisiana Infrastructure" and answer questions about his ideas at the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce board room at 10:00 a.m. on April 2nd during the Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee meeting.
If you are interested in attracting investment capital, creating jobs and improving our state's major transportation network please consider attending, and click here or on the RAPC logo below for more information
For further assistance, please contact Matt Johns, Rapides Area Planning Commission Director of Operations, at [email protected].
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LABI OFFERS INSIGHT TO THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION AT CHAMBER'S ANNUAL LABI LEGISLATIVE ISSUES LUNCHEON
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GREAT TURN OUT FOR ANNUAL
YPG CRAWFISH BOIL
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This year's YPG Annual Crawfish Boil was the largest one the organization has hosted to date. If you were unable to make it, here's a taste of what you missed!
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EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP YOU
GET IT ALL DONE, BETTER.
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Tips for Business Success in 2015
EMBRACE THE CLOUD.
The cloud is here to stay and Windows is dead. Over the next three to five years, the cloud will really come of age for small businesses, and Windows-based POS (point of sale) and other opersations will disappear. Retailers and small businesses must think about upgrading their technology - with cloud being the obvious choice."
Jason Richelson, founder and CEO of ShopKeep POS
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You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce. Don't forget to add
[email protected]
to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox!
Sincerely,
The Central LA Chamber of Commerce
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RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW!
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| Please join us for the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce's April Strategic Luncheon featuring the Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition and its Executive Director, Kendra Gauthier. There will also be a special presentation by Mark Atwood, owner of Atwood's Bakery, Embers, Crave and the Sandwich Shop. Learn how Mr. Atwood offered a hand up to homeless members of our community and how his business benefited from it. MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM CONVENTION HALL @ ALEXANDRIA CITY HALL 915 Third Street, Alexandria, LA 71309
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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, April 9 *No shows are responsible for payment unless otherwise noted by the RSVP date.* SPONSORED BY:
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| EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION FOR ASA AVAILABLE THROUGH CLEDA |
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A new, $2.4 billion aluminum manufacturing complex will bring nearly 1,500 jobs to Pineville.
American Specialty Alloys will build its first production facility manufacturing aluminum alloy for the automotive and aerospace industries on the former site of an International Paper mill off La. Highway 107. ASA expects to break ground later this year, with a targeted completion date of all facilities in 2020.
Information regarding employment opportunities is available on CLEDA's website. Click the logo below to learn more.
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JOIN US FOR OPEN HOUSE BRUNCH AT THE BRAKE
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Please join The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce for an Open House Brunch at the Brake as Honey Brake Lodge opens its doors for a Tour & Taste for its fellow Chamber members.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015
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1899 Larto Bridge Rd,
Jonesville, LA 71343
Click on the map or here for directions
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The Honey Brake staff will be on hand to answer your questions as you Taste & Tour your way around its 17,000 acre facility on the banks of beautiful Larto Lake.
- Start the morning at the Pro Shop & Conference Room with Blind Breakfast Sandwiches made famous on the Honey Brake Experience television show.
- Move to The Canvasback Conference Room, a state-of-the-art multimedia center designed for business meetings & retreats.
- On the shooting range, try your skills at the Wood Duck stand. After the Open House, experience a full round with special Chamber discount.
There is no charge for this event, and all guests are welcome. For catering purposes, RSVP is encouraged. Please email Danielle Yerby at [email protected] to RSVP.
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Click
here to view Honey Brake's extensive photo gallery
of its grounds and amenities.
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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.
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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]
PARTNERS
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COPELAND'S OF NEW ORLEANS OFFERING GREAT SIGNATURE EVENT
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RIBBON CUTTING
CELEBRATIONS
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click on the photo to view
CHRISTUS Health LA & CHRISTUS Primary Care Versailles
MacArthur Square Shopping Center, a D'Argent Companies development
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