NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune: Twenty-three teams experienced either the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat on the NOLA Motorsports racetrack when the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted its 5th annual Grand Prix on July 13. At 5 p.m., participating teams -- each consisted of five people -- convened at the starting line and took turns completing as many laps ... Read More
Leadership Jefferson now accepting applications for 2017
Interested in being a part of the Leadership Jefferson Class of 2017? To apply, please download, fill out, and submit your applications by August 10, 2016. The downloadable application document (linked below) will provide further details regarding the application process, requirements, timelines, and associated fees. Leadership Jefferson Class of 2017 ... Read More
Barataria Land Bridge offers safety and restoration for South Louisiana
LAFITTE, La. (WGNO) - "Any time we can slow down tidal surge we can protect someone's life, someone's property and our homes." That's the main message Jefferson Parish Councilman Ricky Templet wants to get across. He says the Barataria Land Bridge has created 330 acres of marshland, and it's not just about safety. The project is environmentally friendly, too. The ... Read More
Jefferson Parish business groups brought in to help resolve Uber, Lyft regulation dispute in Jefferson Parish
On Wednesday, July 22, Chamber President, Todd Murphy, and Tony Ligi of the Jefferson Business Council served as intermediaries in the regulation dispute over Uber and Lyft in Jefferson Parish. The business representatives pushed for an extension on the vote and are urging for a compromise between all parties involved. The goal is to find a solution that will benefit all, raise ... Read More
Healthy marshland growing in Jefferson Parish
On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Chamber President, Todd Murphy joined Jefferson Parish leaders on a tour of the Bayou Dupont Sediment Marsh Creation Area, where they were able to walk on marshland that did not exist 18 years ago. This new marshland is the result of a 14-mile pipeline pumping sand from the Mississippi River into the area. The tour was led by Jefferson Parish ... Read More
