Today, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee endorsed Senator David Vitter in the Louisiana gubernatorial election. This is the first time in its existence that the PAC made an endorsement in a Louisiana governor’s race. The PAC, as the voice of business, considers the need to speak out now imperative in this election. Since its inception, the PAC ... Read More
Flood Protection Video from Councilman Templet
For years now however, the Louisiana coastline has been disappearing at an alarming rate. With every mile of land lost, we lose more history, tradition, culture, and protection for our communities. We have got to come together as a community to fight for coastal restoration and hurricane protection, to protect our way of life for generations to come. Recently, we have been ... Read More
Chamber Foundation Academy Selecting New Name and Becoming Autonomous
We are proud to announce that the Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy (JCFA) East Bank and West Bank campuses are now autonomous from The Jefferson Chamber Foundation. The schools are achieving their mission and are no longer under any oversight of the Jefferson Chamber Foundation. The two academies will have a new name in the coming months. JCFA, an alternative charter ... Read More
Leadership Jefferson Graduates 2015 Class
The Jefferson Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Jefferson program graduated its 2015 class during a May 7 ceremony at New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway. This year’s program was sponsored by Peoples Health. Leadership Jefferson 2015 Graduates: Taylor Collins, Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy David Coons, Adams & Reese LLP Keith Darsey, Ochsner ... Read More
Volunteers, Business Leaders Honored at Jefferson Chamber Annual Meeting
The Jefferson Chamber announced the recipients of the 2014 Chamber Volunteer Awards at its Annual Meeting Luncheon on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Ambassador of the Year: Brian Greffenius, Sandler Training of Louisiana Board Member of the Year: Millie Baudier, Cox Communications Chairman’s Award: Patricia Besselman-Main, Besselman & Associates President’s Award: ... Read More
