Jefferson Parish businesses are asked to review their re‐entry placard inventory to ensure that their business staff has the placards necessary to return as quickly as possible to Jefferson Parish following an evacuation that may occur during the 2012 hurricane season. If your business received re‐entry placards, please review each placard to determine if it is still valid. If ... Read More

GOOD FOOD AWARDS ENTRY PERIOD OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 31st San Francisco, CA (August 6, 2012) – The Good Food Awards—the first national awards to recognize American craft food producers who excel in taste and sustainability—kick-starts the third year of its quest to find America’s best food producers. August 5th marks the official launch of a coast-to-coast call for entries of ... Read More

St. Paul’s Homecoming Center in Gentilly to be featured on nationally televised reality show, Secret Millionaire Post-Katrina efforts of local non-profit organization to be showcased and celebrated NEW ORLEANS (June 19, 2012) – On Sunday, August 12 at 5:00 p.m. the public is invited to join the community of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as they celebrate the national recognition ... Read More

You Are Invited! Join us for a benefit tasting event at the new Panera Bread location in Metairie! July 16, 2012 Tasting times: 11:30am - 1:00pm or 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Panera Bread 4848 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 Tickets are $15 each and admit 2 people to the event.  (A $30 value)  All proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and ... Read More

Metairie, LA - Todd Murphy, Jefferson Chamber President has been selected as New Orleans Magazine’s Top People to Watch 2012. Murphy's photo and profile will be included in the annual People to Watch September Issue. An awards ceremony will be held at the New Orleans Fair Grounds in honor of the recipients. New Orleans Magazine defines People to Watch as their oldest ... Read More