METAIRIE, La. – The Jefferson Chamber will host its Legislative Issues Breakfast on Wednesday, March 9 at the Hilton New Orleans Airport to discuss economic development in Louisiana and the challenges and opportunities for the business community in the 2022 state legislative session. Ruth Lawson, president of the Jefferson Chamber, will moderate the discussion featuring ... Read More
Annual Meeting 2022 Features Sheriff Joe Lopinto, Rafael Goyeneche
WESTWEGO, La. – The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2022 Annual Meeting, presented by Ochsner Health, on Wednesday, February 10 at the John A. Alario Event Center. As one of the Chamber’s largest networking and social events, the Annual Meeting serves as a celebration of accomplishments in 2021 and a preview of the exciting initiatives, events, and advocacy that are ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber Hosts 2021 State of Jefferson at Chateau Golf & Country Club
KENNER, La. – The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of Jefferson luncheon, presented by IBERIABANK/First Horizon, on Wednesday, November 17 at Chateau Golf & Country Club. The luncheon served as an opportunity for the Chamber’s members to be updated on the progress of the parish over the last year. The panel included Jefferson Parish President Cynthia ... Read More
Ruth Lawson Named President of Jefferson Chamber
METAIRIE, LA – The Jefferson Chamber Board of Directors selected Ruth W. Lawson to serve as President of the 25-year-old business organization. Lawson, who will begin her new role on December 14, is currently serving as Executive Director of the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority where she managed an operating budget and portfolio of approximately $20 million in investments, ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber Conducts 2021 Annual Meeting, Presents Business Leadership Awards at Alario Center
WESTWEGO, LA – The Jefferson Chamber hosted Engage 2021: Embrace the Season of Change on Thursday, October 28 the John A. Alario Event Center. The assembly served as a combination of two of the Chamber’s signature events: the Annual Meeting presented by Ochsner Health and the Business Leadership Awards presented by Southwest Airlines. As one of the Chamber’s largest ... Read More