2013 Louisiana Small Business Person of the Year Vince Gremillion’s journey as an owner of one of the leading IT service companies started over 30 years ago when he became interested in electronics while at East Jefferson High School. After graduating in 1979, he started taking classes at local trade schools for electronics. His education landed him a job with a local ... Read More
Toot Your Own Horn!
Some of you have seen a demo of our new and improved member dashboard. If you haven't, let me take a minute to give you the quick and easy explanation. Each one of you has a chamber web portal login and password. If you don't know it, send us a message and we will send it to you. Using this portal will give you and your business an even greater return on your Chamber ... Read More
Free small business forum to teach online marketing
The Zurich Classic invites you to join Web.com and SCORE for their Small Business Forum. This interactive Forum will focus on helping local small businesses learn how to successfully market their business online. Key areas for discussion include the following: • What are the elements of a great website? • How do I increase traffic to my website and to my • Is my website ... Read More
Local Nonprofits Invited to Apply for $100,000 Humana Grant
For the seventh consecutive year, a deserving nonprofit organization in the Greater New Orleans area will have an opportunity to positively impact the health and well-being of the community, as Humana (NYSE: HUM) will open the call for entries starting April 29 for the $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit-New Orleans 2013 grant. Humana is inviting all nonprofit 501(c)(3) ... Read More
U.S. Chamber Awards Jefferson Chamber with 4-Star Accreditation
Distinction places Jefferson in top 150 chambers nationwideThe United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Jefferson Chamber with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. “Accreditation validates a chamber as having programs that benefit their local economy and for positively influencing ... Read More