Eric B. Lewis, State Director for the Louisiana Black Alliance for Educational Options (LaBAEO) will join the Jefferson Chamber Education Committee meeting today at 4:00 p.m. at Peoples Health, Three Lakeway Center, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2200 in Metairie. LaBAEO is a mobilization initiative of the BAEO based in Washington, DC. As state director, Eric is responsible ... Read More
Archives for May 2012
Huey P. Long Bridge to Close for 48 Hours this Weekend
JEFFERSON, La. – The Huey P. Long Bridge will close for 48 hours this weekend for removal of the old lanes on the bridge. The closure is scheduled to begin at midnight Friday night/Saturday morning and will be completed by midnight Sunday night/Monday morning. Drivers can use the Crescent City Connection or the I-310 Bridge at Lulling as alternate river crossings. Emergency ... Read More
2012 Parade of Homes Kicks Off on June 2
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Whether you’re in the market for a new home, love touring beautiful houses, or learning about the latest building techniques, the 2012 Parade of Homes is a must‐attend event for you! The Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater New Orleans, will take place on the weekends of June 2‐3 and June 9‐10 between 1:00 and 5:00PM and ... Read More
Chamber Announces Todd Murphy, President
Jefferson Chamber Board of Directors Selects Business Strategist Todd Murphy as New President Business Leader to Promote Jefferson’s Economic Strength Metairie, LA. – The Board of Directors of the Jefferson Chamber announced area business development strategist Todd Murphy as the organization’s new President. Murphy, 46, recently served as a top-ranking executive in our ... Read More
Payton, Johnson to Attend Jefferson Parish Prayer Breakfast
JEFFERSON PARISH PRAYER BREAKFAST Join other business, professional, political and community leaders for a fresh reminder of our country’s spiritual heritage. Thursday, May 24, 2012 7:00 – 8:30 AM Landmark Hotel · 2601 Severn Ave · Metairie Enjoy a welcome from Jefferson Parish President, John Young Hear and meet Tulane Head Football Coach, Curtis “C J” Johnson Johnson ... Read More