ICYMI : Yesterday Commissioner of Insurance, Jim Donelon spoke to a sold out room of Chamber members about updates on health, auto & flood insurance. A few takeaways from the luncheon:
Don't forget to take advantage of your membership benefits! To name a few:
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  • Constant Contact e-mail marketing discounts & training
  • Job postings to our website & social media
 & much more! For more details contact your Director of Membership, Meredith Wright, Meredith@sttammanychamber.org
The few voters that weathered the rain this past Saturday settled a handful of runoffs in our area .
A message from the St. Tammany Corp CEO, Chris Masingill: Two key principles of economic development include understanding the importance of transportation infrastructure to a growing economy and recognizing the critical need for public feedback and input. As a representative of St. Tammany on the Regional Planning Commission, I wanted to make you aware that the draft Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the St. Tammany urbanized area is now available for review on the RPC website here , and the MTP for the full New Orleans Metropolitan area can be viewed here .
 
The RPC will be accepting public comments on the plans through January 2, 2019. The plans will also be presented at a public meeting held December 19, 2018, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at 10 Veterans Blvd., New Orleans.
Congress takes two-week punt on National Flood Insurance Program as part of stop-gap funding deal:
Congress now faces a new December 21st deadline to reach a deal on government funding as well as extend the flood insurance program, yet again.
14 Holiday Gift Ideas for Leaders: This year, why not break away from the expected knick knack gifts and equip leaders in your life with presents that are more meaningful instead?
Cold and Flu Prevention Tips for the Workplace:
 With the harsh winter weather starting to dig in its heel and given last year’s intense breakout of flu and colds, business owners of all industries and sizes would be wise to implement some cold and flu prevention strategies in the workplace.