Ten Tables Left
2017 Banquet:
Preparing for Progress
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The 113th Chamber SWLA banquet will feature
Mick Cornett who became Oklahoma City's 35th mayor on March 2, 2004. He is first mayor in the City's history to be elected to a fourth term, and is currently the longest-serving mayor among the 50 largest cities in America.
He has been honored by various organizations and publications as the top mayor in Oklahoma and the United States - and an international panel selected Mayor Cornett as the second-best mayor in the world.
Newsweek magazine called him one of the "five most innovative mayors in the United States." Governing magazine named him national "Public Official of the Year." Politico placed him on the publication's Politico 50 list of "thinkers, doers and visionaries transforming American politics in 2015."
In June, he became President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. His leadership was instrumental in bringing the NBA to OKC, and he famously put the entire city on a diet to raise awareness on the national issue of obesity.
During his time in office, Oklahoma City has invested nearly $2 billion in schools and infrastructure dedicated to improve the city's quality of life. That investment generated nearly $6 billion in private sector investment.
This year's banquet will also feature the passing of the gavel from 2016 Chair John Pohorelsky to 2017 Chair Ken Francis. It will be held January 26, at the Golden Nugget Casino Resort in Lake Charles and will begin at 6 p.m.
This event will sell-out and is near capacity. Contact the Chamber SWLA today to secure your tickets.
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At its January 5 regular meeting, the
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury elected Kevin Guidry as President for 2017 and Guy Brame as Vice-President, both by acclamation. Mr. Guidry succeeds Chris Landry, and Mr. Brame succeeds Hal McMillin.
Mr. Guidry represents District 9 of the Police Jury, which includes the City of Lake Charles area and portions of Ward 3.
Mr. Brame represents District 8 of the Police Jury, which includes the City of Lake Charles area and portions of Ward 3.
The Calcasieu Business and Career Solutions Center now has a new branch in Leesville to empower residents searching for jobs and employers who need to hire employees with certain skills. The new Vernon Business and Career Solutions Center is located at 408 West Fertitta Boulevard in Leesville. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The center offers services for job seekers that include: placement testing, resume services, employer-based training, occupational training, Veterans services, career counseling and unemployment insurance. Seekers also have access to phones, faxes, copiers and the internet.
Services for employers include: job postings, applicant screening, job matching, online assessment of a potential employee's skills, tax credit information, an incumbent worker training program, interview room and trade adjustment assistance information.
To get more detailed descriptions of the large variety of services offered visit
www.laworks.net
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The Business and Career Solutions Centers serve Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis and Vernon parishes. For more information, contact the Vernon Business & Career Solutions Center at
(337) 238-3321
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CSE Federal Credit Union Board Chairman, Ken Gardner was inducted into the Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame during Louisiana Credit Union League's Annual Meeting & Convention. Sponsored by the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation, the Hall of Fame recognizes the valuable leadership, commitment, dedication, and contributions of credit union professionals and volunteers throughout the state. Beginning his credit union membership in 1958, Ken has been a board member of CSE since 1969, and in 1974 became Chairman. A longtime participant of the Lake Charles Chapter, serving as President for 4 years, he now serves on the League Board of Directors representing the Lake Charles Chapter.
 Family & Youth Counseling Agency received a generous donation of $5,000 from Briggs Equipment of Sulphur, LA. Briggs Equipment donated the money in support of Family & Youth's divisions and their mission to support family life in our community.
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Preferred Members
- Frances Fitz-Gerald Jewelry & Antiques
Business Members
- The Bekery, LLC
- Buffi's Peaux Boys
- Chimney Crete, LLC
- Corcoran Family Law
- Diamond B Compressor & Hydraulics, LLC
- Eustis Engineering, LLC
- Ledet's Auto Solutions
- Matheson Tri Gas
- Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)
- Tripletail Marketing
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Featured Event:
On January 18, all members of the Chamber SWLA are invited to attend our orientation program. If you are interested in learning all of the programs and services of the Chamber and the SWLA Economic Development Alliance, contact Paula Ramsey at pramsey@allianceswla.org to RSVP.
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Stripes Convenience Store
Thursday, January 19 @ 10:30 a.m.
3201 Gerstner Memorial Blvd in Lake Charles
Geico Local Office
Tuesday, January 24 @ 11 a.m.
Open House until 1 p.m.
4201 Nelson Road, Suite 200, Lake Charles
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The Alliance and the Alcoa Foundation are accepting applications for scholarships to be given to individuals interested in receiving training necessary to apply for jobs in support of the economic expansion in the Southwest Louisiana region.
