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The Jefferson Chamber’s signature event! Over 450 of Jefferson Parish’s finest community and elected officials gather to toast the Chamber, welcome the new Board of Directors, and salute the achievements of the past year. Event begins with a silent auction and cocktail reception, followed by dinner and the program, which includes a special guest presentation, plus an after-party! This event sells fast, so make sure that your company is a part of the action!

(January)

Tech-Knowledge is a free informative technology workshop open to local businesses and employees interested in taking their business to the next step.

(January)

Washington Mardi Gras

Every year, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce brings to our Nation’s capital approximately 80 member representatives to meet with our Congressional leaders and to network with other business leaders from around the U.S. Advocating the attributes of our member businesses and of Jefferson Parish to promote commerce is the focus of the trip. Our crowning achievement is in the continuing successful emergence of our member companies. To “pass a good time” while doing so is an added benefit!

(February)

Crawfish Boil

This Annual event is attended by 500+ members, community leaders and elected officials. It is a festive event with great food and music. A perfect way to treat your employees to a good time or to network with the region’s top business and community leaders.

(Summer, May)

Live at Lafreniere, a free six-week sunset concert series held at the beautiful Lafreniere Park island pavilion, brought an average attendance of 2,000 people every night. The concerts are part of an initiative to attract attention to the qualities that Jefferson Parish has to offer and to celebrate the emerging leaders who are proudly serving the community. This series was the first community project of JCEL (Jefferson Coalition of Emerging Leaders), a committee of the Jefferson Chamber.

(Fall, September – October)

Golf Tournament

Each fall, Chamber members come out for a day of fun at the Annual Golf Tournament. Great company, an enjoyable day of golf and an excuse to have fun and relax!

(Fall, October-November)

Tour de Jefferson

The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce organizes the Annual Tour de Jefferson bike ride to enhance the awareness of quality of life amenities and recreational venues in Jefferson Parish with a healthy, fun, family friendly event.

(Fall, October)

Networking Events

The primary emphasis of our networking events is to facilitate networking between members of the Jefferson Chamber, especially representatives of the small business community.

Business and Breakfast (monthly)
Business Card Exchange & Networking Social (monthly)
New Member Briefing (Quarterly)

Luncheons

Luncheons provide an excellent opportunity to meet top business leaders in Jefferson Parish while learning about issues that face the Parish and region. Some examples are:

Excellence in Education Luncheon
Monthly Membership Luncheons
LABI Legislative Issues Wrap-Up Luncheon
Small Business Administration Awards Luncheon
State of the Parish Luncheon

Ribbon Cuttings

The Chamber will come out to your place of business and celebrate your Grand Opening with you! Call the Chamber (504) 835-3880 if interested.

Other Programs of Interest

The Chamber remains active in the Jefferson Parish community through high impact programs that are relevant and helpful to our members. While we have regularly scheduled programs, keep an eye out for new events!