Congressman Cedric Richmond is hosting a free two-day interactive Small Business Summit & Expo in conjunction with Delgado Community College. August 22 – 23, 2012 at Delgado’s City Park Campus, Student Life Center, Building 23 in New Orleans, LA. Small Business Summit: Wednesday, August 22nd | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm A panel of representatives of federal agencies and local ... Read More
Member News: Hilton introduces Sunday Jazz Brunch in Kenner
Mike Yenni, Mayor of Kenner, will be attending the Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch at the Hilton New Orleans Airport in Café LaSalle on Sunday, August 5, 2012 for 11:00am. Mayor Yenni will say a few words during brunch. Live Jazz Music provided by John Warren. Mike Walker, General Manager, is an active member of the Mayor’s Counsel of Economic Development and has developed the ... Read More
Member News: Al Copeland Foundation using Social Media to help fund local cancer research
NEW ORLEANS – On June 28, 2012 the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF) and other local businesses will turn to social media in hopes to raise funds and create awareness for local cancer research. Why June 28th: In 1989, the $1 million Alvin C. Copeland Endowed Chair of Franchising was established at Louisiana State University. As a result, June 28, 1989 was named “Al Copeland Day” in ... Read More
Jefferson makes effort to educate public on environmental issues
Through a partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs will be implementing a program to educate the public about water quality issues. The Parish will be placing markers on storm drain inlets to provide a reminder to the public that the inlets drain to area lakes and bayous. The markers are small colorful, bilingual discs ... Read More
Annual Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday Coming August
The 2012 Annual Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday takes place on Friday, August 3, and Saturday, August 4. On these two days, retail sale of most items of tangible personal property are exempt from the 4 percent state sales tax. CLICK HERE for an informational poster. The sales tax exemption applies to the first $2,500 of the purchase price of each eligible item. If the purchase ... Read More
