METAIRIE, LA – The Jefferson Chamber is pleased to announce a new Health Summit as part of its LiveWell Jefferson initiative. The Health Summit, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, will increase the knowledge and awareness of worksite wellness program concepts, tools, and resources, as well as increase employer capacity to build or enhance effective worksite wellness programs.
The seminar will be led by Nick Rees of Well-Ahead Louisiana within the Louisiana Department of Health. The Summit will also include a panel discussion with local businesses on their experiences creating a successful health and wellness plan within their organizations.
Panelists include Dominque Becnel of Gambel Communications, Angela Lacour of SCI, and Angela Mitchell of Delta Personnel.
The event is being held at Copeland Tower & Suites in Metairie and begins at 8 a.m. with breakfast and networking, followed by the seminar and panel discussion, and ends with lunch at noon.
The Health Summit is free to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit jeffersonchamber.org or contact Alex Zarookian at alex@jeffersonchamber.org or (504) 835-3880.
Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Gold Sponsors, American Heart Association and CASA Jefferson, Inc.
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About LiveWell Jefferson:
LiveWell Jefferson was formed in early 2017 as a new initiative of the Jefferson Chamber focused on creating and cultivating a culture of health and wellness among the business community and residents of Jefferson Parish. Through educating employers on the importance and implementation of health and wellness programs, the LiveWell Jefferson campaign strives to produce more productive employees, help attract and retain talent, build staff morale, combat employee absenteeism, minimize staff turnover and reduce healthcare costs for employers.
About the Jefferson Chamber:
The Jefferson Chamber is a leading voice for Jefferson Parish’s business community. As a non-profit, membership-driven organization, the Chamber is an effective advocate for small and large businesses at the local, state and federal levels. The Chamber’s mission is to work for the advancement of the business community; to enhance the economic, civic and cultural environment; and to improve the quality of life in Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Chamber is Five-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the 2013, 2015, and 2019 Chamber of the Year Award by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in the Large Chamber Category.
For more information about the Jefferson Chamber, visit jeffersonchamber.org, and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
