73% of businesses in Jefferson Parish employ 10 people or less. Small enterprises make up 53% of the Jefferson Parish workforce and account for $4.39B in annual payroll. The Jefferson Parish economy runs on small local businesses.  Right now, small businesses – and their employees – are experiencing the impact of COVID-19 on a large scale. The Jefferson Parish ... Read More

The Jefferson Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Jefferson program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2021. Leadership Jefferson is a nine-month program designed to develop a diverse network of dedicated business and community leaders. Facilitated by a professional leadership team, the interactive workshops expose participants to local leaders and activists working to ... Read More

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way that people shop. For many, online shopping has replaced in-store visits. Now, businesses are enhancing their online offerings to keep up with the trends and to find new ways to connect with their customers. Even before the pandemic, data shows that e-commerce is growing at a steady rate around the globe. According to Statista, ... Read More

Celebrate Independence Day with live music by Bag of Donuts and drive-in fireworks at the lake! After many months indoors, the exciting, social-distancing-friendly Liberty at the Lake will bring our community together for live music, food, drinks, and fireworks over Lake Pontchartrain. Liberty at the Lake, presented by Zito Companies, will be held on Thursday, July 2 from ... Read More

As we continue to navigate through Phase 2 of reopening the Louisiana economy, it’s important to ensure you are focusing on employee engagement.  Whether your employees are returning to work or continuing to work from home, the value of helping them to feel supported, safe and engaged will have far-reaching impacts on productivity and customer service. Customer service is ... Read More