Harvey, La --- The Jefferson Chamber hosted a luncheon featuring the six mayors of Jefferson Parish at the Royal Palm New Orleans today. The mayors dined with nearly 150 guests from the business community. Each mayor gave updates from their municipalities covering an array of topics ranging from economic development to coastal restoration. In addition to providing insight ... Read More

There are many opportunities to get involved on our diverse board. L-R:Matt Burnell, JCEL Committee Chair; Jennifer Van Vranken, Community Representative; Johnny Domiano, 2013 Incoming Chairman. As we near the upcoming year, it is time to review our leadership of the Board of  Directors. The nominating committee will meet soon and as such, nominations are open for year ... Read More

    There are more than 13,000 bridges in Louisiana. Some haven't been cared for properly or even painted for decades. The bridge pictured is in Baton Rouge, the heart of politics in Louisiana. It hasn't been painted since 1960 and it continues to rust from neglect while sitting on a waiting list to be maintaned. The American Civil Engineering ... Read More

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the world will watch as a historic presidential election comes to a climax. And as many of you have already made up your mind on the presidential candidate best fit for the job, you may find yourself in the voting booth wondering about the other 11 items on the ballot. First off, let's make sure we know where to vote in Jefferson Parish. Polling places ... Read More

Six week concert series raises funding for Lafreniere Park improvements On Wednesday, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presented a $7,500 check to the Lafreniere Park Foundation at the Jefferson Parish Council Meeting in Kenner. The donation comes through fundraising efforts by the Chamber's young professional committee, the Jefferson Coalition of Emerging Leaders ... Read More