Damage restoration, technology, health & wellness, education, light and retail are examples of today's franchise opportunities. Franchising is an affordable business platform, with proven systems, that works well for many entrepreneurs. This panel discussion, with four franchises, will provide an overview of the franchise model including how to find the right business to ... Read More
Chamber PAC endorses Stokes in District 79 race
The Jefferson Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) announced that it will endorse Julie Stokes, R - Kenner, in the State Representative District 79 race. This special election comes after Tony Ligi, R - Kenner, resigned his seat to take the position of executive director at the Jefferson Business Council. The PAC interviewed three of the four candidates in the race on ... Read More
Cost-Saving Secrets Revealed Part 1
What a busy couple of weeks it has been for membership over at the chamber office! Last week the membership committee met and confirmed the details of our next New Member Orientation. Through the collaboration of Tom Meyer, Julie Willoz, Doreen Parnell, and Archie Corder it is set for April 2. It will be at the East Jefferson branch of the library with coffee and doughnuts at ... Read More
Cliff Diving Isn’t Much Fun! – The American Tax Relief Act of 2012
The American Tax Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) By Jack L. Sloan, CFP® Tax Accountant There was new drama on television starring our U.S. Congressional delegation as Congress sent us briefly over the “fiscal cliff”. Thankfully, January first saw the introduction of the ATRA of 2012 which permanently or temporarily extends a number of major income tax ... Read More
Upcoming Special Events
With the Super Bowl behind us and Mardi Gras weekend upon us, it's time once again to take look at the upcoming networking opportunities around the Jefferson Chamber! Legislative Issues Conference The 2013 Legislative Issues Conference is quickly approaching. Sponsored by Stewart Enterprises, this event is a great opportunity to hear about the important issues facing the ... Read More
