The 7th Annual Tour de Jefferson will be Sunday, October 20! New Discount Program for online registration and for associations who send emails to memberships. NEED VOLUNTEERS: a. Promote family ride! 10.6 mile bike ride! Need a volunteer to coordinate the effort to get this ride out to students, parks & recreation, families and scout groups to make this a ... Read More
Jefferson Parish Schools Named Best In Nation by U.S. News
Four Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) high schools were ranked nationally on the 2013 Best High Schools list, produced by U.S. News & World Report. To determine the 2013 rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 21,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency ... Read More
Small Businesses Asked to Showcase Wireless Technology for Prize
Verizon Kicks Off Wireless Technology Innovation Awards in Southeast Louisiana Small and Mid-Sized Businesses to Compete for $10,000 Prize for Innovative Use of Wireless Technology Starting April 1, Verizon Wireless will begin accepting entries for its 2013 Wireless Technology Innovation Awards for small and mid-sized businesses located in Southeast Louisiana. The company ... Read More
Jefferson Businesses Earn State Awards
(Metairie, La) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has selected four Jefferson Parish-based businesses as Louisiana Small Business Champion Award winners. One winner, Betsie Gambel received the top award in a five state region in her category. The awards highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners from all 50 states and U.S. ... Read More
Meet Our Small Business Champions: Betsie Gambel
2013 SBA Region VI (AR, LA, OK, NM, TX) Women in Business Champion of the Year With more than 25 years of experience in public relations, Betsie Gambel is one of the most respected public relations professionals in the Greater New Orleans Area. Betsie has extensive experience in all aspects of PR including media, community and government relations; special events; crisis ... Read More