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We are only eight days away from Breakfast Connection, another great networking opportunity hosted by your Chamber and presented by SLCC! Come meet SLCC’s new Chancellor Dr. Vincent June and mingle with your fellow members at the Ramada Inn next Wednesday morning, November 17th. Doors open at 7:30am. A delicious breakfast catered by Annointed Soul Food is provided with your ticket.
Join us Saturday, November 20th at 10:00am for a ribbon cutting! We are celebrating the grand re-opening of McDonald's Main St. location.
Free Promotional Opportunity- Very Berry Christmas Quest

The 8th annual Very Berry Christmas Quest, hosted by GICC, is set to return to New Iberia on December 11th. With over 500 people participating in the quest every year, the event has become a valuable marketing opportunity for local businesses, and we want to make sure our members get the chance to take advantage!

It is free for your business to take part in this event, and the best way to participate is by hosting a stop along the quest. This would involve your business being open for at least two hours on Saturday December 11th, as participants come by to complete an activity of your choosing.

Your business can also participate by providing a coupon, merchandise item, or brochure, to be included in goody bags that are given to all attendees! It's a great way to instantly get your business in front of hundreds of local holiday shoppers.
On the November 11th Positively Iberia! radio segment we’ll be Strollin’, Shoppin’ and Pancake Flippin’! Get the details on the Saturday (11/13) Fall Downtown Art Walk and Bayou Bargains Pop-Up Shopping event and a downtown New Iberia update with Jane Braud and since the annual New Iberia Kiwanis Club's Pancake Supper will just be a week away (11/18), get the history and story behind this 63-year Thursday before Thanksgiving holiday tradition from Eric Armentor.
"See you on the radio" LIVE during Teche Matters - KANE 107.5FM/AM1240 during the 10:00AM hour, Thursday (11/11/2021) - 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 during Teche Matters after Jeff Bogg's first commercial break, usually, around 10:20 am till 11am.

Check out the details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2935641956701082 

…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/ and don’t forget to follow Positively Iberia on Twitter @positivelyiber1
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR LEGACY UNDERWRITER:
There’s a whole lot of bank inside these walls!
This November 13th is election day in Iberia Parish. Below is a breakdown of what will be on the ballot, and what a vote "yes" or "no" will mean for each amendment.

New Iberia residents will also be voting on the position of City Marshal. Click here to watch the Chamber's free virtual forum featuring candidates running for City Marshal.
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, November 9th, 10AM-11:30AM
Small Business Matters
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, BEST PRACTICES, AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO EXPAND SMALL BUSINESSES.

Wednesday, November 10th, 9AM-10:30AM
Smarketing: Smart Marketing for Small Businesses
Attendees will learn to develop a marketing plan and strategies to secure more customers and forge lasting customer relationships that will sustain and grow their enterprises. This webinar is for small business owners and leaders of new and existing firms desiring to boost their marketing efforts the smart way.

Friday, November 12th, 11AM-12:30PM
Women in Business Lunch and Learn
Join Louisiana Small Business Development Centers, Louisiana Economic Development, Small Business Administration and other business support as we come together to give you the resources, support and tools needed to pursue, start, and/or expand your goods and services as Women In Business.

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.