Metairie, La --- After hosting an informational session on Oct. 13 detailing new proposed electronic sign regulations, Jefferson Chamber President Todd Murphy says the recommendations by the Parish are "very restrictive to businesses." Murphy expressed that there was still room for compromise but the current plan was a "one size fits all" approach. The Parish Council has ... Read More

Metairie, La - The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce along with several other representatives from local business groups will hold a press conference today at 10:00 a.m. to address the need 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 ... Read More

The Jefferson Chamber Foundation was recently awarded a $1,000 grant by Cox Charities of New Orleans for its Youth Leadership Program. The Jefferson Chamber Youth Leadership (JCYL) program is a unique program comprised of seniors from local high schools with the intent of building key leadership skills for young adults. The seniors attend several workshops throughout the ... Read More

Todd Murphy, President of the Jefferson Chamber, explained the Chamber’s strategic plan to the Rotary Club of Metairie during their Thursday luncheon at Metairie Country Club. Murphy described his plan to revitalize the Chamber and build business in Jefferson Parish. He addressed a variety of related subjects starting with past accomplishments and current projects of the ... Read More

Metairie, La--- Congressman Steve Scalise, Sen. Conrad Appel and Rep. Tony Ligi were honored at a Jefferson Chamber sponsored breakfast this morning for their support of small business in the recent legislative sessions. Renee Amar, Louisiana State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented the Guardian of Small Business Award to the three ... Read More