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
5th Annual Grand Prix set for July 13th 2016
Get ready to start your engines! The Jefferson Chamber 5th Annual Grand Prix is set for the afternoon of Wednesday, July 13, 2016. The event will take place in Avondale, LA at NOLA Motorsports Park, which is a 750 acre, multi-million dollar racing facility. Beginning at 5 PM, local businesses will convene at the raceway in the spirit of friendly competition and teambuilding ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals kick off new “How To Be A Grown Up Series”
The Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals will host the first of their “How to be a Grown Up Series” tonight, Tuesday, May 17 at 5:30 PM. The series aims to engage young professionals in the Greater New Orleans region and help them successfully navigate the many trials of adulthood. This event is a great opportunity for young professionals to gain experienced insight, ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber 19th Annual Crawfish Boil
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce invites you to gather your team and join them as they host their 19th Annual Crawfish Boil, presented by Cox Communications, on the afternoon of Friday, May 20, 2016. In its 19th year, the Crawfish Boil boasts over 600 people and 2,200 pounds of Louisiana mudbugs. In addition to crawfish the event will also feature beer, wine, specialty ... Read More