AVONDALE, LA - There are many tools and resources available to help boost business. Some businesses – nonprofit and for-profit alike – turn to fundraising or obtaining grants to support services, initiatives, and activities. A successful fundraising campaign can elevate a business or organization’s community engagement and messaging, raise awareness about mission, and serve as ... Read More
Prosper Jefferson Returns July 14: Crisis & Resilience
AVONDALE, LA. - In Southeast Louisiana, we are no strangers to challenging weather events that can put a strain on our businesses and resources. And after facing down a global pandemic, all of us have learned new lessons about crisis and how we talk about disaster. Tackling a public crisis at work can be a challenge, but with a little planning and preparation, businesses can ... Read More
Amanda Hoerner Wins ACCE Sales Award
METAIRIE, LA — The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Amanda Hoerner of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce with its 2020-21 Sales Contest award for number of new personal sales. Hoerner placed second in the Under $500,000 dues income category for number of new personal sales. These three income categories correlate to different sizes of chambers ... Read More
Leadership Jefferson Graduates Class of 2021
METAIRIE, LA – The Jefferson Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Jefferson program graduated its 2021 class and celebrated its 2020 class during a ceremony at The Moore in Harahan on June 8. Leadership Jefferson is a nine-month program designed to develop a diverse network of dedicated business and community leaders with the capacity to improve the quality of life for all citizens ... Read More
Leadership Jefferson Opens Applications for Class of 2022
METAIRIE, LA – The Jefferson Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Jefferson program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2022. Leadership Jefferson is a nine-month program designed to develop a diverse network of dedicated business and community leaders. Facilitated by a professional leadership team, the interactive workshops expose participants to local leaders and ... Read More