KENNER, La. – The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of Jefferson luncheon, presented by IBERIABANK/First Horizon, on Wednesday, November 17 at Chateau Golf & Country Club. The luncheon served as an opportunity for the Chamber’s members to be updated on the progress of the parish over the last year. The panel included Jefferson Parish President Cynthia ... Read More
Ruth Lawson Named President of Jefferson Chamber
METAIRIE, LA – The Jefferson Chamber Board of Directors selected Ruth W. Lawson to serve as President of the 25-year-old business organization. Lawson, who will begin her new role on December 14, is currently serving as Executive Director of the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority where she managed an operating budget and portfolio of approximately $20 million in investments, ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber Conducts 2021 Annual Meeting, Presents Business Leadership Awards at Alario Center
WESTWEGO, LA – The Jefferson Chamber hosted Engage 2021: Embrace the Season of Change on Thursday, October 28 the John A. Alario Event Center. The assembly served as a combination of two of the Chamber’s signature events: the Annual Meeting presented by Ochsner Health and the Business Leadership Awards presented by Southwest Airlines. As one of the Chamber’s largest ... Read More
Leadership Jefferson Announces Class of 2022
METAIRIE, LA (August 5, 2021) — The Jefferson Chamber and Jefferson Chamber Foundation are pleased to announce the Leadership Jefferson Class of 2022. Leadership Jefferson offers its participants networking opportunities, enhanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Jefferson Parish, and an opportunity to become more actively involved in working to improve ... Read More
Jefferson Chamber Board of Directors Calls for Override on Two Common Sense Bills
METAIRIE, LA – In a historic move, the Louisiana Legislature has called itself into session to consider overriding 28 bills recently vetoed by Governor Edwards. Two of those bills were vetoed in favor of special interest groups, and quite frankly, need to be put into law. The override session will begin July 20, 2021. Please contact your local legislator and let them know that ... Read More
