Chamber Supports Coroner Recall, Encourages Petition Signing
The Chamber’s Board of Directors, after careful consideration, recently voted to endorse and support the recall of St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape and encourages members to support and sign the recall petition circulating throughout the parish.
“Our Chamber board considered the information and research provided, engaged in lengthy discussions and believes it is in the business community’s best interest to support the coroner recall,” stated Chris Abadie, 2024 Chamber Board Chair “This coroner is responsible over both death investigations and the mental health of persons and, as such, should be held above reproach, especially in matters overseen by his office.”
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Chairman Abadie Named Sr. VP at Colliers
Our Chamber Board Chairman Chris Abadie has joined Colliers as a senior vice president as company enters Louisiana market. Colliers, a top-ranked global commercial real estate brokerage firm, is opening an office in Covington, its first in the state for the nearly 50-year-old, Toronto-based firm.
“Chris’s appointment as our Louisiana brokerage lead in New Orleans heralds an exciting expansion of our services," said Daniel Taylor, an executive managing director with Colliers. Click here to read the release.
Congratulations, Chris, on your new position!
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Election Results
Voters let their voice be known this past Saturday as they approved a new sales tax for Slidell police, renewed the 3-mill property tax for Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice District and passed other propositions. Click here to read more about the election results.
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Getting the Most from Networking Whether Introvert or Extrovert |
Whether an introvert, extrovert or something in between, Dr. Tonya Crombie and Shane Purvis offered best practices for making the most out of networking opportunities when they met with Northshore Young Professionals as part of the NYP’s educational series. They offered up tips and tricks on how to put yourself out there when you don’t really want to.
Dr. Crombie is a mom, wife, life coach, visiting professor at Southeastern Louisiana University, and best-selling author of "Stop Worrying about Your Anxious Child." Shane Purvis is vice president of Bonvenu Bank and board member of both the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association.
Click here to view a recording of their presentation.
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Update from the Legislature |
In case you missed it, each Friday during the regular session, we send a Legislative Update to our entire membership as a way to keep you informed about what is happening at the Capitol. We are thankful to Louisiana Association for Business and Industry (LABI) for providing this important information. Click here to read the update. |
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The St. Tammany Physicians Network North Covington Clinic opened at 17240 Heartbeat Circle—near the intersection of Highway 190 and Highway 25—in Covington. It is the future home of the St. Tammany Health System Ochsner Family Medicine Residency Program. Congratulations! |
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Elite Etiquette School of Protocol celebrated its opening in Madisonville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The school offers training in social, business and dining etiquette protocols for children, youth, businesses and adults. Congratulations! |
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Featured Event: This Thursday! Cinco De Mayo-Themed! *Special 5/2/24 $59 room rate; code "Chamber 2024" |
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This Thursday, May 2
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting for
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Tuesday, May 7
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting for
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Wednesday, May 8
7:30 AM Networking
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Program
Covington Country Club
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Check out Member Events on the Community Calendar!
Click here to post your events. |
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Thursday, May 9
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Chamber's Slidell Office
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Tuesday, May 14
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting for
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Tuesday, June 11
11:30 AM Networking
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Program
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On the Radio...
ICYMI, click here to listen to Lacey Osborne's most recent interview with Newell Normand on his WWL-870AM talk show. They discussed Southeastern Louisiana University’s first-ever Executive Business forum, legislative issues and propositions on the April 27 election ballot. |
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Avoid Fraud, Scams
The Louisiana Department of Insurance and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office remind residents to remain alert for potential fraud and other scams as they recover from recent severe weather events in St. Tammany. Click here to learn more. |
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Attend Free Disaster Contracting Workshop
Our Chamber is co-sponsoring a free virtual workshop, "Government and Disaster Contracting," with the Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University on May 14 from 9 AM to 11 AM. Click here to learn more and register. |
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Your voice of business in St. Tammany Parish! |
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