LACCE January 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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February 10, 2022 - 8:00am
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Baton Rouge, LA
Have you reserved your spot at our 2022 Annual Meeting yet? Go ahead and sign up today! It will be a great opportunity to visit with business leaders, legislators and other key change makers from across Louisiana. Another highlight of this year’s meeting: Our keynote speaker will be Sarah Thomas, the first female official in the NFL – she’s stopping by Baton Rouge right before the Super Bowl! You don’t want to miss it.
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LED Honors 2021 Louisiana Small Business Award Winners |
Louisiana Economic Development recognized business owners who showed growth, resiliency and dedication over the past year at the Small Business Awards. The Nov. 4 event was sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the Small Business Administration Louisiana District office. LED Secretary Don Pierson hosted the virtual event, and Gov. John Bel Edwards made a special appearance to honor the companies recognized at the ceremony.
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LACCE Associate Member Updates |
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In YGM’s last ‘TRC Talks: Ideas & Inspiration’ talk show of 2021, Jason E. Ebey, IOM, CEO and Principal Consultant of YGM, discussed MADE magazine, a publication of Catawba Co. Chamber (NC) with Lindsay Keisler, IOM, CCEC, President & CEO of the chamber. A blog review of their discussion is available on the YGM website. If you missed any of the ‘TRC Talks’ in 2021, there is a Year In Review on the YGM page linking to all of the videos on the YGM YouTube channel. Be sure to Like and Follow the YGM Facebook page for notifications of upcoming videos in 2022. Through this video series, Ebey and YGM find topics of interest and use to chamber professionals and brings in guests who can assist in making it easier for chambers to implement similar practices in their own chambers.
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The Chamber honored high investors by hosting the Holiday Soirée on Thursday, December 9 at Desi Vega’s Seafood and Prime Steaks in Metairie. The exclusive event served as a culmination of appreciation to high investors for their commitment to securing the Chamber’s success in 2021 while also celebrating the holiday season and offering those in attendance the first opportunity to meet new Chamber President Ruth Lawson.
On Wednesday, December 15, the Chamber and JEDCO co-hosted their final Prosper Jefferson seminar of the year with a panel discussing the subject of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Local experts offered advice and unique perspectives about how to create safe, diverse, and inclusive places of business.
The Chamber’s Young Professionals enjoyed a Holiday Social at Andrea’s Restaurant on Tuesday, December 7, before volunteering with Angels’ Place on Friday, December 10. Angel’s Place is a non-profit respite care service for children serving the Greater New Orleans area, and YPs wrapped gifts in preparation for the organization’s annual Christmas party.
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Join the Chamber on January 20 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at our premier evening networking event, the Chamber After 5, hosted by The American Italian Cultural Center.
Maximize Your Membership offers new and existing members a chance to learn about Chamber membership and each of the programs and tools we offer. This event will be held on January 25 from 10-11am.
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The Chamber hosted a webinar in December entitled “A Holistic Approach to Health” to help members prepare for the new year with lifestyle changes they can keep. Dr. Brian Galofaro with Our Lady of the Lake and Brittany Craft with Ochsner Eat Fit addressed taking care of oneself—body, mind, and spirit. Listen to the recording here.
On December 1, the Chamber held its Holiday Business-After-Hours event hosted by Silver Slipper Casino. View photos here.
On January 13, the Chamber, along with Northshore Media Group and the Tangipahoa Chamber, will host the Northshore’s Forty Under 40 reception at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum in Madisonville. The reception will recognize both 2020 and 2021 Forty Under 40 recipients—young professionals on the Northshore who are our future leaders. Learn more here.
On January 20, the Chamber will hold its Installation and Awards Luncheon to recognize outgoing Board members for their dedication and welcome incoming Board members. It is also when Tammany and Community Leadership awards will be presented—and Member of the Year, Committee of the Year and Board Member of the Year will be recognized.
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The 2022 ACCE Convention will be held in-person July 26 - 29, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. For more information and to register, please click here.
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Click here for Bob's Board Driver's Manual. Feel free to share this one-page reminder at your next Board Meeting - governing principles that drive a high-performing Board of Directors.
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WACE Chamber Leadership Podcast |
Click here for the episode Board of Directors - Who Does What?
Does your chamber board have a clear understanding of who does what or are you “winging it”? This week Dave Kilby, President of W.A.C.E., discusses the importance of understanding management vs. governance and having clearly defined roles and responsibilities that are understood by everyone in the organization. Have you had this discussion with your board lately? If not, now might be the time so you can all start the year on the same page.
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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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