This is the "Year of Giving" for the Women's Business Network (WBN) of the Chamber SWLA. This year, the WBN will concentrate on what it can do as individual members and as a whole to give back to our community.
Our first meeting for the year will take place on March 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the SEED Center.
Julio Galan of Family & Youth Counseling Agency will be addressing the group on the many programs and services provided by his organization. We will also be
collecting
small stuffed animals to give to the children who visit Family and Youth Counseling Agency.
Contact Michelle McInnis at mmcinnis@allianceswla.org if you have any questions.
This year, the Women's Business Network is sponsored by
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Run Off Luncheon Announced
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You are invited to attend a luncheon with run-off candidates for Lake Charles Mayor and City Council. The luncheon will be Wednesday, April 19, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The SEED Center, 2nd floor. The luncheon is sponsored by The Chamber SWLA and The Alliance For Positive Growth. This forum will focus on economic and business development.
Each City council run-off candidate will be given two minutes to introduce themselves covering their background, top issue for the city, and top issue for their ward.
The candidates for Mayor will be asked several questions and be given two minutes at the end for a wrap-up.
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Last week's EXPO was a great success.
This year's EXPO is sponsored by:
Amerisafe, Inc. & SCORE
First Federal Bank of Louisiana, Humana Insurance, Image360, Lake Charles Urgent Care, New Beginnings at Lake Charles, Sam's Club, Southwest Beverage
and Townsqare Media.
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Breaux Petroleum Products founded in 1922 in Lockport, Louisiana; has expanded operations with the opening of a second facility in Lake Charles, LA in January 2017. A leading fuel & oil distributor, Breaux Petroleum provides quality products for the energy, automotive, marine, industrial and aviation sectors. We provide the services needed to keep your business moving forward. Breaux Petroleum is an authorized distributor of quality Shell and Citgo products, along with fuels- off/ on road diesel, and ethanol free gasoline. U.S. Coast Guard approved to pump over water. Locally, they are located at
307 Bunker Road in Lake Charles. Visit breauxpetroleum.com for more information.
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 The Alliance Foundation received a check in the amount of $5,000 from Cameron LNG to support its initiatives. This donation is the 2017 installment to the SWLA Alliance Foundation's SWLA on the Move 5-year campaign. The current plan of work under the SWLA on the Move Campaign is to address the critical issues facing our region: workforce development, business recruitment, business retention and expansion, regional marketing, and building a single voice for a true regional partnership.
Pictured: Brittany Duplechian, Alliance Foundation Director: Stevie Trahan, External Relations Manager for Cameron LNG; and
George Swift, the Alliance's President & CEO. The Chamber and the SWLA Alliance Foundation are part of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance. As part of the funding for the SWLA Economic Development Alliance, SWLA on the Move promotes economic development in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis Parishes.
Cameron LNG also donated $2,500 to The Leadership Center (TLC), a division of Family & Youth Counseling Agency (Family & Youth) for their Career Exploration initiative. The Career Exploration program is an opportunity for high school students to explore several different career options, receive guidance for higher education decisions, and much more. Students are exposed to various career options allowing them to make an informed decision for their future.
Lee W. Boyer, partner at the law firm of Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements & Shaddock, L.L.P., recently received certification in family and divorce mediation from the Mediation Institute in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Admitted into the Louisiana Bar Association in 1984 and the Texas Bar Association in 2001, he has over 30 years' experience specializing in family law cases and has headed the firm's family law practice for the last 20 years. This certification qualifies him to mediate family and divorce cases including custody, child support, spousal support and community property partitions.
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Chairman's Circle
Preferred Members
- DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions
- Kreations Embroidery & Gifts, LLC
- Lake Charles Care Center
Business Members
- ARCCO Power Systems-GENERAC Industrial Generators
- IFG Port Holdings, LLC
- La Cucina Commissary Kitchen
- Lake Breeze RV Park
- Primerica
- Skanda Hei
- TownePlace Suites Lake Charles
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DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions
Thursday, March 30 @10 AM
2625 Dillard Loop, Lake Charles
Cardiovascular Outpatient Center of SWLA
Thursday, March 30 @ 4 p.m.
401 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive, Lake Charles
Kreations Embroidery & Gifts, LLC
Thursday, April 6 @ 11:30 a.m.
3121 Ernest Street, Lake Charles
McNeese Library
Lether E Frazar Memorial Library
Thursday, April 6 @ 2:30 p.m.
300 Beauregard Drive, McNeese Campus, Lake Charles
Gill Bright Animal Hospital
Thursday, April 6 @ 5:30 p.m.
406 West McNeese, Lake Charles
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Keep Up with Chamber and Alliance Events & Programs
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Are you a Leadership Graduate?
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Workforce Training Scholarships Available
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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.
For more information on this program contact Michelle McInnis,
Regional Business and Workforce Development Director, at mmcinnis@allianceswla.org or (
337) 433-3632 ext. 1206.
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Economic Development Summit Announced
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The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance is teaming up with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) and other regional economic development organizations to host the second annual Statewide Economic Development Summit presented by Entergy will be held on Tuesday, April 11.
The Summit will take place at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and will feature keynote presentations by Governor John Bel Edwards, Greg Burkart of Duff & Phelps, Roberto Gallardo, Ph.D., of Mississippi State University Extension, and Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Don Pierson. The event lineup will also include additional presentations and panels.
The regional economic development organizations convening the Summit include:
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Baton Rouge Area Chamber
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Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance
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Greater New Orleans, Inc.
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Lafayette Economic Development Authority
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One Acadiana
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North Louisiana Economic Partnership
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Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance
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South Louisiana Economic Council
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Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance
Event registration is available at
brac.org/edsummit
. Registration, which includes continental breakfast and lunch, is $90. Discounted room rates at the Crowne Plaza of $99 are available for event attendees; call 225-930-1030 and use the group code BRA.
Additional event information, including the full event agenda, will be released at
brac.org/edsummit
as available.
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