LACCE September 2022
E-Newsletter
The mission of LACCE is to provide, promote, and encourage chamber development with education
and advocacy for pro-business policies.
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Make Plans to Join Us in Shreveport!
The LACCE Board of Directors is pleased to invite you to join us for our
2022 Annual Conference to be held:
Sunday - Tuesday, November 6 - 8, 2022
Hilton Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
We've got a great event lined up for you this year. We're excited to have Frank Kenny with the Chamber Pros Community with us, and you will have plenty of time to network with your peers.
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LABI and North PAC are hosting IPAs & Issues on Thursday, September 29 at 5:30pm at 2 Johns Steak and Seafood in Bossier City. $50 minimum contribution to attend, with proceeds going to North PAC. RSVP by contacting Courtney Baker at 225-937-7373 or courtneyb@labi.org.
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LCAI's Business and Law Seminar |
Registration is open for Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute’s next Business and Law Seminar. The 6-week course provides critical information to contractors about construction management and operating a construction related business. Topics will include, bid process; contract management; estimating; equipment management; scheduling; occupational safety; risk management; financial & business management; bonding/access to capital; certifications and available resources; and entrepreneurship training. The virtual course will be offered October 3 through November 9. It will feature two-hour sessions twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. For additional information or to register for the Business and Law Seminar, click here.
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The Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs (PAVE) |
The Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs (PAVE) program is relaunching in partnership with the newly established LSBDC state office at LSU. Through the use of on-demand online training, a virtual entrepreneurship boot camp, and access to ongoing business programs and resources, the PAVE program offers Louisiana veterans the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that are necessary to effectively start or manage a business. The first boot camp will be held on September 21st. Veterans can learn more and sign up for the program at www.OpportunityLouisiana.com/PAVE.
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LACCE Associate Member Updates |
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference
October 11 - 12, Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s State Conference is an annual educational training and networking forum welcoming all to learn about proven practices and innovative programs designed to achieve a cleaner, greener, and more resilient Louisiana. This year’s conference will cover topics related to the eight recommendations made by the Governor’s 2022 Task Force on Statewide Litter Abatement and Beautification. Conference speakers include Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser; Renee Bellew of EPA; Jennifer Lawson, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful; Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful; and Susan Russell, Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Topics covered include litter assessment and planning, enforcement, waste reduction in higher education, recycling and beautification grant opportunities, and more. The conference will conclude with the Everyday Hero Awards luncheon featuring Governor John Bel Edwards and recognizing those going the extra mile to keep Louisiana litter-free and beautiful. See the full conference schedule, the roster of speakers, and register to attend here.
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Follow These 5 Tips to Optimize Your Facebook Page
Your Facebook page holds a lot of opportunities to grow your customer base. We compiled the top 5 optimizations that can drastically increase the efficiency of you Facebook page. Check out this blog to see what simple changes you can make today.
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Please help us welcome Karen Long as our new Director of Operations. She will handle our planning logistics as well as serve as a resource in Chamber research.
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The Chamber, in partnership with One Acadiana, recently welcomed United States Senator John Kennedy to Broussard where he provided a congressional update. Kennedy’s update provided insight into how he opposed the government spending that raised grocery and gas pump prices for Louisiana families and what he’s doing to support jobs and affordable energy in Louisiana. “The Broussard Chamber of Commerce was delighted to welcome U.S. Senator John Kennedy to the City of Broussard for an informative congressional update,” said Stacy Romero, President & CEO of the Chamber. “The luncheon was well-attended by hundreds of area business leaders, elected officials, and community champions, all of whom listened to Senator Kennedy discuss policies that make enterprise work.”
Brent Henley Youth Leadership Program participants will convene for the second session of the 2022-23 school year on September 8th. John Mowell with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has planned an engaging agenda for the 30 high school juniors who were chosen to participate in the program’s inaugural year. They will be immersed in all that makes our local and state law enforcement entities operate. After the opening session that was held on August 8th, one student wrote, “I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed the retreat. It is truly amazing how many people are invested in making the youth of today into better leaders. I learned so much that day and can’t wait to learn much more throughout this whole experience. I am so grateful that you put in the work to make this possible for this year and I am super excited for what is to come!”
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The Chamber conducted its fourth annual LiveWell Jefferson Worksite Wellness Summit on Tuesday, August 9 at Copeland Tower Living. This year's event placed an emphasis on increasing awareness and adopting worksite mental health wellness program concepts, tools and resources. Nearly 100 attendees participated in interactive workshops and heard from numerous speakers headlined by an expert-led panel discussion focused on Mental and Brain Health. Moderated by Donna Austin of Peoples Health, panelists included Jefferson Parish Coroner Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich of Ochsner Health, Dr. Sarah Schwertner of Primary Care Plus, Shelina Davis of the Louisiana Public Health Institute and Hannah Stiller of LCMC Health. The Summit concluded with a celebration of a culture of health and wellness among the business community and residents of Jefferson Parish and with the announcement of the 2022 Healthy Business Awards.
On Thursday, August 11, Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals (JCYP) reconnected at their annual Margarita Social at Los Jefes Grill before a small group JCYPs sat down with Drago’s Seafood Restaurant owner Tommy Cvitanovich on Tuesday, August 16 for a Power Lunch.
The Chamber closed out the month on Wednesday, August 31 by co-hosting its Prosper Jefferson: Doing Business With The Government seminar with JEDCO before welcoming current and prospective members for a Business Card Exchange at Copeland Tower.
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Join the Chamber on Thursday, September 8th at our monthly women's only networking event, the Women's Business Alliance, hosted by Doerr Furniture. Network, sip and shop over cocktails at our monthly informal meet & greet exclusive to the ladies of the Chamber.
On Tuesday, September 13th, the Chamber will host our monthly Power Hour. Marketing your business is the first step to success. B2B networking allows business people to effectively network with each other by providing each person time for a sales pitch about what distinguishes their business or service from others in their field.
Maximize Your Membership offers new and existing members a chance to learn about Chamber membership and each of the programs and tools we offer. The next session is scheduled for September 20.
Join the Chamber at our evening networking event, the Chamber After 5, with OUTFRONT Media at Zony Mash on Thursday, September 29th.
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The Chamber will be hosting their 8th annual Tour da Parish event on Saturday, November 5th. This event is a non-competitive bike ride on a beautiful route in lower St. Bernard Parish. Registration is open now! To find out more information, check out www.tourdaparish.com.
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The Chamber held a business-after-hours networking and ribbon-cutting event hosted by Ochsner Therapy & Wellness and Ochsner Performance Training at their new facility in Slidell. Click here to see event photos.
The Chamber’s Southern Nights Gala presented by OnPath Federal Credit Union was enjoyed by all who attended the event at The Inn at La Provence in Lacombe. The festive event included casino games, a live and silent auction, food from the some of the Northshore’s finest restaurants, an open bar and lots of fun. Click here to see event photos.
Business owners attending the Chamber’s Small Business Roundtable engaged in meaningful discussion on the accounting and financial challenges they face. Our thanks to participating experts Byron Garrety, CPA with Garrety and Associates, and Shane Purvis Fidelity Bank—and to the Small Business Development Center at Southeastern University and The Alternative Board for facilitating the roundtable.
The Chamber hosted U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy on August 23. Nearly 50 Chamber members gathered at Chamber member Netchex’s Covington office to hear Senator Cassidy’s updates on the infrastructure bill and its positive impacts in St. Tammany Parish; the importance of coastal restoration, flood insurance rate increases; healthcare; health insurance; and mental health.
The Chamber’s annual Fan-Up Luncheon hosted by Silver Slipper Casino was held on August 24, providing members an opportunity to hear a Cajun talking Cajun football. Mike Detillier, a college and pro football analyst, was the guest speaker and had an engaged audience as he discussed the upcoming Saints and LSU football seasons.
On September 15, the Chamber will have a business-after-hours networking event hosted by OnPath Federal Credit Union at its Mandeville location. Click here for more information.
On September 22, the Chamber is hosting its annual Explore Northshore: Business & Community Expo at the Northshore Harbor Center in Slidell. Admission is free and open to the public. There will be nearly 100 exhibitors, door prizes, giveaways, special family friendly activities—and even a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Click here for more information.
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The Summer 2022 edition of Chamber Executive Magazine is now out - click here for more information.
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Bob Harris - Guest Article |
Click here for Bob's latest article - Association/Chamber Business Model.
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U.S. Chamber Foundation - Institute Graduates |
Congratulations to the following LACCE members for achieving their IOM designation this year!
- Jessica Hester - St. Tammany Chamber
- Sharon Oubre Williams - West Baton Rouge Chamber
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WACE Chamber Leadership Podcast |
Click here for the episode - More Survival Tips for Chamber CEOs.
In this episode, Dave Kilby, President of W.A.C.E., provides a follow up to help Chamber CEOs not only survive but thrive in the chamber industry. Listen now!
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Should you have any questions regarding your LACCE membership, feel free to contact
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LACCE | (404) 312-0524 | www.louisianachambers.org
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