3-1-21
New Members in February
Nominations are due TODAY for Outstanding Civic Service and Business Impact Awards

What is the Business Impact Award?
Every year the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce recognizes one or two companies for development (growth/expansion) and/or business diversification. The purpose of the 
Business Impact Award is to recognize and promote our community’s culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, resiliency, and to celebrate business success in our community.

What is the Outstanding Civic Service Award?
Every year the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce (GICC) presents an “Outstanding Civic Service” Award to a member of our community who has shown exemplary service by volunteering their time and energy to Iberia Parish. We know there are many local residents who generously contribute their time to local civic projects, to our schools, to various charities and churches. The “Civic Service Award” is our way to honor and thank these very special people for their commitment to our community and to inspire others to make volunteering a part of their lives. 
You're invited to a ribbon cutting!
Tuesday, March 2nd
10:30am
948 Chitimacha Trail, Baldwin, LA, 70523

Join us in person or via Facebook Live.
Please wear your mask.
Save the Date: UpNext: Approaching the
2021 Regular Legislative Session

Tuesday, March 16th, 8AM

Join guests Senator Fred Mills, Representative Beau Beaullieu, and invited guests for a discussion on what might we expect regarding the 2021-2022 state budget, tax reform, gas tax, etc.
Resources and Real Time Solutions

There's no doubt about it – this has been an incredibly difficult year for many small businesses. For resources and real time solutions to move forward, Main Street America will be offering specialized content for small business owners on Tuesday, April 13 at the virtual Main Street Now Conference.
This engaging content track is tailor-made for Main Street businesses – from live, interactive sessions with retail experts and a plenary on the future of small business to a happy hour with fellow entrepreneurs. Small business owners receive a steeply discounted registration rate of only $25. The track is available free for small businesses located in member communities. Share the code provided here.

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, March 2nd, 10AM-12PM
Must Have Social Media Tools
In this class we’re going to show you our own personal tips, strategies and our favorite tools for improving your social media presence. Topics covered in this class include: How to find content, How to create a plan, How to use Canva to create great graphics, How to use Buffer to schedule your social media posts.

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2PM-3PM
Employer Retention Credit
The Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act encourages businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19.

Thursday, March 4th, 2PM-3PM
Make Your Website Work For You
Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help.

There are many more workshop opportunities available than the ones listed here. To view a complete list of upcoming trainings, click here.
You’ve grown stronger and wiser over the last year. And the valuable new lessons you’ve learned have helped you become more focused than ever before. Now you have a chance to win $50,000 to help you continue growing your business.