2-1-21
New Members in January
Deadline Extended: Nominations for Outstanding Civic Service and Business Impact Awards are Due March 1st

What is the Business Impact Award?
Every year the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce recognizes one or two companies for development (growth/expansion) and/or business diversification. The purpose of the 
Business Impact Award is to recognize and promote our community’s culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, resiliency, and to celebrate business success in our community.

What is the Outstanding Civic Service Award?
Every year the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce (GICC) presents an “Outstanding Civic Service” Award to a member of our community who has shown exemplary service by volunteering their time and energy to Iberia Parish. We know there are many local residents who generously contribute their time to local civic projects, to our schools, to various charities and churches. The “Civic Service Award” is our way to honor and thank these very special people for their commitment to our community and to inspire others to make volunteering a part of their lives. 
Your Chamber is partnering with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center to bring you this series of webinars in 2021, that are aimed to help you grow or start your business. Attendance is limited for these sessions so make sure to sign up ahead of time!

Upcoming trainings:

Tuesday, February 2nd, 11AM-12AM
Employee Wage and Hour Considerations During Reopening
In this webinar we will addresses the top wage and hour concerns confronting employers in light of the pandemic and reopening and provide tools and insight on how HR can and must respond to its employees' most pressing concerns. In this webinar, we discuss wage and hour issues as they relate to:
-Hazard pay and bonuses -Wellness and temperature checks -Compensation for time spent on cleaning and disinfection -Business expense reimbursement -FFCRA Coding -FMLA Deductions

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2PM-3PM
Payroll Protection Program Round 2: Critical Information and Advice You Can Use
Bryon Garrety, Founder and Managing Partner of Garrety & Associates LLC and Geaux Tax Resolution LLC, will provide an overview and explain new regulations and rules for the second round of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP).

Wednesday, February 3rd, 11AM-12:15PM
Give Your Website a Refresh
Refresh your website as part of your new year's to-do list. In this livestreamed workshop, you'll learn about search engine optimization and best practices for creating a search-friendly site.
We'll cover... - How search works - Breakdown the anatomy of a search result - How to perform a site search - 5 Search Engine Optimization Tips

Thursday, February 4th, 9AM-10AM
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish.

There are many more workshop opportunities available than the ones listed here. To view a complete list of upcoming trainings, click here.
Louisiana Targets Growth of Rural Small Businesses

Iberia Parish businesses Carmichael's Honey LLC and Streamline Industries, LLC have been chosen as pilot businesses for LED's Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative, a new program that aims to understand specific challenges to growth and identify solutions and elevate these businesses with information, networking, and specialized guidance. 
January features on Positively Iberia! focused on updates from major influences in Iberia Parish including the Acadiana Regional Airport; the Port of Iberia; the Iberia Industrial Development Foundation/Iberia Economic Development Authority/Iberia Development Foundation, and Iberia Medical Center. 
Coming in February, we’ll feature the Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center; a focus on the City of Jeanerette, and other upcoming events and informational topics. 

Tune in to Positively Iberia! every Thursday morning during the 10 o’clock hour of “Teche Matters” on KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 and follow Positively Iberia on Facebook where you’ll find the video archive of past shows available on demand and announcements of upcoming feature topics. The newly revamped Positively Iberia Community Board Facebook group is fast becoming the place to share positive news and announcements everyday! To join the group, visit the Positively Iberia Facebook page and click on the “Visit Group” tab. If you have an idea for a feature, give Marti Harrell a call at 337-352-2892 or email: positivelyiberia@iberiachamber.org
Applications for LED's CEO Roundtables are open from Feb. 1 - Mar. 31, 2021.

The CEO Roundtable Program is an award-winning program designed to share information that small business executives need to reach the next level. Small business executives will hear from speakers in areas they are interested in, such as accounting, marketing, human resources, government resource providers, succession planning, and leadership development. 

Do You Know a Business That Could Benefit From Membership with the Chamber?

Share this information with them! Applications can be submitted at iberiachamber.org, or by calling the Chamber Office (337-364-1836).