AVONDALE, La. – The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted its 25th Annual Golf Classic, presented by CF Industries, on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at TPC Louisiana in Avondale. TPC Louisiana is home to the state’s only PGA Tour event, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The tournament had 144 participants.A prominent and well-attended Jefferson Parish event, the Golf Classic ... Read More
Leadership Jefferson Announces Class of 2025
METAIRIE, La. – The Jefferson Chamber Foundation has announced its Leadership Jefferson Class of 2025. Representing Leadership Jefferson’s 23rd class since the program’s inception in 2002, the 43 individuals selected to this year’s cohort includes an impressive collection of leaders from across the Greater New Orleans region. The nine-month program is designed to develop a ... Read More
Jeff Landry Talks Crime, Economic Development at Jeff Chamber Event
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told the audience at the Jefferson Chamber’s Jan. 6 meeting that his administration is going to tackle his top priorities — just as soon as Carnival season is over, that is. First up, he said, is a legislative session later this month to address crime. “We have some structural problems with our criminal justice system,” Landry told ... Read More
Ruth Lawson Named Forty Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
ACCE FORTY Under 40 Award Recipient Ruth Lawson named Forty Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Alexandria, VA. (November 30, 2023) – Ruth Lawson has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2023 Forty Under 40 list of emerging leaders shaping the chamber of commerce industry. This annual recognition program ... Read More
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards Jefferson Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation
We are one of only eight accredited Chambers in Louisiana! NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 14, 2023) – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce with its designation of accredited with five stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. “Chambers of commerce that achieve an accreditation ... Read More