Today's Chamber Update: Register for Sector-Specific Focus Groups, Find Out Who Just Joined the Chamber and More

CHAMBER NEWS: May 1, 2020

St. Tammany Parish Reopening Information

Yesterday, Parish President Mike Cooper announced the draft framework for the Live Safe. Work Safe. Shop Safe. Action Plan so businesses and communities in the Parish can begin making plans to prepare for the possible May 15, 2020 expiration of the stay-at-home order.

Click here to read the press release.

Click here to read the Live Safe. Work Safe. Shop Safe. Action Plan.

The Live Safe. Work Safe. Shop Safe. Action Plan was drafted by the St. Tammany Economic Recovery and Resiliency Advisory Council formed by President Cooper and led by Chris Masingill, St. Tammany Corporation CEO.

On behalf of Parish President Cooper and the St. Tammany Economic Recovery and Resiliency Advisory Council, you are invited to participate in a series of industry-specific focus groups using the Zoom platform. The focus group is a time for you to share your insights, concerns, questions, and ideas directly with the Advisory Council. The Advisory Council will take the focus group discussions into consideration as they develop and fine-tune efforts for reopening and bolstering the St. Tammany economy. The following focus groups will be facilitated:

Click here for St. Tammany Corporation's Live Safe. Work Safe. Shop Safe. Action Plan Focus Groups web page.

Welcome to the Chamber

During difficult times, the St. Tammany spirit comes to life. Our members are helping one another and making a difference. We appreciate you and thank you for letting us continue to connect you to valuable resources for your business and advocate on your behalf. We are here for our members and will continue to be the Voice of Business and a Champion for our Community.

Welcome to the newest members of the St. Tammany Chamber:

Anchorage Condo Leasing/ Property One

http://www.anchorageslidell.com

Herrin Kervin Injury Attorneys

http://www.HerrinKervin.com

Sheppard Law PLLC

http://www.ambersheppardlaw.com

Find Out About Auto Insurance Credits, Assistance

You may be able to get a credit or other assistance on your personal auto insurance as a result of reduced driving activity. Click here for a list of insurers compiled by the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

Track COVID-19 Date on LA Dept. of Health Website

When Senator Cassidy was on WWL-AM this week, he spoke about focusing on hot spots within the hot spots in each parish to keep people safe and referenced an interactive map on the LA Dept. of Health website. Click here to see cases by census tract using the interactive map.

State Fire Marshal Issues Restaurant Guidelines

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal released guidelines for restaurants to operate their outdoor patio space in response to Gov. Edward’s recently announced order that allows restaurants to open their outdoor seating to customers, as long as table side service is not provided. Click here to read the guidelines.

How Do Consumers in the Gulf South Region View the Rest of 2020

The Gulf South Region is distinctive; people respond differently here than the rest of the country. The Gulf South Index measures actual attitudes, beliefs, concerns and behaviors of the many, faceted individuals in this area. Click here to read more about exactly who feels optimistic in the Gulf South.

Chamber Events

Thursday, May 14

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

via Zoom

LIMITED to 20 participants

MEMBERS ONLY

Network while maintaining social distancing. Participants will give 1-to-2 minute sales pitches about what distinguishes their business/ service from others in their field or just inform other members about their organization and what a good referral for them would be.

You must have access to a webcam to participate.

 
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Leadercast

St. Tammany 2020

Wednesday, July 22

8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Virtual viewing

option available! Read more using registration link below.

Movie Tavern Northshore

201 N. Hwy. 190,

Covington

 
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Networking

Opportunities

EVERY DAY

Join the St. Tammany Member Facebook Group and stay in touch with more than 120 fellow members who've joined already. It's a private group for Chamber members only to share business updates, hours of operation and special promotions.

Follow the Chamber on Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn .

Post your takeout, curbside and delivery operations on St. Tammany Eats --or go there to order your meal and support local businesses.

Use your Chamber member benefits to advertise specials or share news with other members. Read more here .

Webinar by Humana: Developing Physically and Psychologically Safe COVID-19 Return-to-Work Plans for Your Business

States are beginning to ease shelter in place requirements and permitting businesses to reopen. Now is the time to prepare to have your employees return to work safely – both physically and psychologically. This webinar will provide tips, tools and strategies to help you safely open your doors again. Plus, you will learn what Humana is using to develop our own return to work plans.

Thursday, May 7, 2:00 PM

 
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