What a busy couple of weeks it has been for membership over at the chamber office! Last week the membership committee met and confirmed the details of our next New Member Orientation. Through the collaboration of Tom Meyer, Julie Willoz, Doreen Parnell, and Archie Corder it is set for April 2. It will be at the East Jefferson branch of the library with coffee and doughnuts at ... Read More
Archives for February 2013
Cliff Diving Isn’t Much Fun! – The American Tax Relief Act of 2012
The American Tax Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) By Jack L. Sloan, CFP® Tax Accountant There was new drama on television starring our U.S. Congressional delegation as Congress sent us briefly over the “fiscal cliff”. Thankfully, January first saw the introduction of the ATRA of 2012 which permanently or temporarily extends a number of major income tax ... Read More
Upcoming Special Events
With the Super Bowl behind us and Mardi Gras weekend upon us, it's time once again to take look at the upcoming networking opportunities around the Jefferson Chamber! Legislative Issues Conference The 2013 Legislative Issues Conference is quickly approaching. Sponsored by Stewart Enterprises, this event is a great opportunity to hear about the important issues facing the ... Read More
You should be “in-the-know” now
What a great time to be a Chamber member and Greater NOLA resident! (come on, you can put up with the Super Bowl traffic for a little longer) It is great to have so many visitors coming to town, let's do our job to make them feel warm and welcome. With the airport and major interstate highways located in our parish, we're getting to show off to everyone coming to the city. Make ... Read More