The applications deadline for Leadership Jefferson is right around the corner on June 30. We are very excited for Chamber members to have the opportunity to become a part of such a great learning program! Leadership in our businesses and communities is very important, but do we know what being a leader actually means? Leadership establishes the way things will be conducted ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber, JEDCO to host Prosper Jefferson Seminar on Doing Business with the Federal Government
(AVONDALE, La) -- In the 2018 fiscal year, the United States government spent $562 billion dollars on business contracts - ranging from office supplies and janitorial services to technology and planning. Federal contract spending grew at a rate of nearly 6% every year since 2014, according to Bloomberg Government. This means there is plenty of opportunity for small businesses ... Read More
Apply for the Leadership Jefferson Program!
Applications for the Leadership Jefferson Class of 2020 are open! The deadline to apply is June 30, 2019. CLASS OF 2020 COMMITMENTCLASS OF 2020 APPLICATION 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 ... Read More
Improve Your LinkedIn with 5 Easy Tips
Here at the Jefferson Chamber, we understand that networking is the key to success in business and professional development. In recent years, LinkedIn has become the go-to online networking tool for job seekers and recruiters. Though digital, LinkedIn is like a face to face interaction; the pictures, descriptions, and tonality one uses can convey their personality on their ... Read More
Leadership Jefferson Graduates 2019 Class
METAIRIE, LA – The Jefferson Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Jefferson program graduated its 2019 class during a May 21 ceremony at Copeland Tower & Suites in Metairie. 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 in Jefferson ... Read More