The New Iberia City Marshal Forum will be Tuesday, September 7^th at 6pm, and it will be broadcast live on the Chamber’s Facebook (@iberiachamber). Attendees can pre-register to receive event reminders at iberiachamber.org. GICC Members can submit questions to be considered by the Forums Committee to thomas@iberiachamber.org. The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce helps businesses connect with their legislators and other elected officials by hosting free political forums for upcoming elections.

Inspired by outstanding business leaders, the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to building a remarkable community creating prosperity and ensuring a sustainable and thriving economy for Iberia Parish.

Applications are now being accepted for this program, which is offering grants of up to $25,000 to eligible entities to help those impacted by COVID-19.

Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of Senators approved the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which now awaits action in the House. Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of the lead Republicans involved in the negotiations. The bill would bring nearly $6 billion in road and bridge funding to Louisiana over the next five years and includes other critical funding to support ports and airports, broadband, drainage, and more.

Not sure how Iberia Crime Stoppers actually works? Want to know more about how you can help? This week on Positively Iberia! we’ll get the full story on Iberia Crime Stoppers and a sneak peek at their 2nd Annual online auction (which opens on August 26^th – a memorial to honor Iberia Crime Stoppers founder, Mike Barras on his birthday.) Crime Stoppers Board members Barry Guillotte, Kenny LeJeune and Marti Harrell will be joined by Sgt. Daesha Hughes from the New Iberia Police Department with all the answers!

The segment goes LIVE on Teche Matters - KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 at 10:00AM Thursday (8/26/2021) - Listen streaming LIVE at www.kane1240.com; via the TuneIn app or ask your smart-speaker to "play K.A.N.E." Positively Iberia program segment airs after Teche Matters - Jeff Bogg's first commercial break, usually, around 10:20 am till 11am.

…and it’s only getting better! You can find replays of all of the Positively Iberia! “peek behind the curtain” captures in the video library on Facebook: www.facebook.com/positivelyiberia/videos/

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR UNDERWRITER: The First National Bank of Jeanerette

Essential hospital personnel can now receive subsidized care for children up to age 12, through the Child Care Assistance Program and Louisiana Department of Education.

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!

This seminar is for aspiring entrepreneurs and new ventures. A business plan is much more than a piece of paper. It is your road map to success. The plan forces you to consider your entire business at once, and therefore maintain consistency in planning and execution of your business model. A comprehensive, focused, well written business plan enables you to control your business and its potential for success. This seminar covers the detailed parts of a thorough business plan.

There are many more workshop opportunities available than the ones listed here. To view a complete list of upcoming trainings, click here.

For other events and activities taking place within Iberia Parish, click here.