There are more than 13,000 bridges in Louisiana. Some haven't been cared for properly or even painted for decades. The bridge pictured is in Baton Rouge, the heart of politics in Louisiana. It hasn't been painted since 1960 and it continues to rust from neglect while sitting on a waiting list to be maintaned. The American Civil Engineering ... Read More

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the world will watch as a historic presidential election comes to a climax. And as many of you have already made up your mind on the presidential candidate best fit for the job, you may find yourself in the voting booth wondering about the other 11 items on the ballot. First off, let's make sure we know where to vote in Jefferson Parish. Polling places ... Read More

Six week concert series raises funding for Lafreniere Park improvements On Wednesday, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presented a $7,500 check to the Lafreniere Park Foundation at the Jefferson Parish Council Meeting in Kenner. The donation comes through fundraising efforts by the Chamber's young professional committee, the Jefferson Coalition of Emerging Leaders ... Read More

This morning, the Jefferson Chamber held its monthly Stayin’ Alive Seminar featuring former New Orleans Saints wide receiver, Torrance Small, Sr. Small spoke about playing in the NFL and his success in business after football. “When I got signed, I didn't know much about managing money," Small commented. "That is something many of these athletes go through." Since his ... Read More

The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce along with several other representatives from local business groups joined together Tuesday to persuade the public to keep tolls on the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans. The group says a loss of $22 million in annual toll revenue along with state budget cuts will drastically affect the future of bridge maintenance and ... Read More