Six week concert series raises funding for Lafreniere Park improvements On Wednesday, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presented a $7,500 check to the Lafreniere Park Foundation at the Jefferson Parish Council Meeting in Kenner. The donation comes through fundraising efforts by the Chamber's young professional committee, the Jefferson Coalition of Emerging Leaders ... Read More
Archives for October 2012
Former NFL Star Speaks at Stayin’ Alive
This morning, the Jefferson Chamber held its monthly Stayin’ Alive Seminar featuring former New Orleans Saints wide receiver, Torrance Small, Sr. Small spoke about playing in the NFL and his success in business after football. “When I got signed, I didn't know much about managing money," Small commented. "That is something many of these athletes go through." Since his ... Read More
Chamber, business leaders form coalition to keep CCC tolls
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce along with several other representatives from local business groups joined together Tuesday to persuade the public to keep tolls on the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans. The group says a loss of $22 million in annual toll revenue along with state budget cuts will drastically affect the future of bridge maintenance and ... Read More
Jefferson Parish Electronic Sign Proposal “Too Broad,” Chamber Leader Says
Metairie, La --- After hosting an informational session on Oct. 13 detailing new proposed electronic sign regulations, Jefferson Chamber President Todd Murphy says the recommendations by the Parish are "very restrictive to businesses." Murphy expressed that there was still room for compromise but the current plan was a "one size fits all" approach. The Parish Council has ... Read More
Chamber, Business Leaders to Announce CCC PAC
Metairie, La - The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce along with several other representatives from local business groups will hold a press conference today at 10:00 a.m. to address the need to keep tolls on the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans. The group says a loss of $22 million in annual toll revenue along with state budget cuts will drastically affect the future ... Read More