Chamber News: Business Appreciation Award Recipients, Election Results and More

Congratulations to the Business Appreciation Award Recipients!

Fifteen deserving businesses were honored in nine categories as we continued our tradition of recognizing outstanding companies in St. Tammany. Recipients received their awards last week at our 21st Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon presented by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, and sponsored by Humana and Inside Northside Magazine.

Congratulations to these award recipients. Click here to view event photos.

(l-r seated) John Marshall, Brandy Dampier, Vanessa Levine, Natolie Grabert, Liz Munson, Dr. Suma Satti and Eric Chifici (l-r standing) Wayne Songy Jr., Cara Herrin, Allison Trahan, Bridget West, Cody Holland, Nick Licata, Jack Khashou, Andrew Mendheim and Brooke Russell

Golden Spoon Award

Given to a restaurant or caterer that excels in customer service, top-notch food service and goes above and beyond for their patrons.

• Desi Vega’s Steakhouse--Northshore in Covington

• Triple Nickel Grill in Madisonville

• Liz’s Where Y’at Diner in Mandeville

• Gallagher’s on Front Street in Slidell

All-in-the-Family Award (Tie)

Honors a successful family-owned business establishment.

• Wayne Songy & Associates, Inc.

• 110 Title, LLC

Out-of-the-Gate Running Award

Awarded to a business that has successfully been in operation for less than three years and positively contributes to the community.

• Sirincci Coffee Company

Go Give Award

Celebrates a company that encourages employee involvement in the community, whether it is by giving time or money to worthy causes.

• AVALA

Service-with-a-Smile Award

Awarded to a company known for its outstanding customer service.

• PUSH Design Group

Site-to-See Award

Recognizes a business whose location enhances the appearance of their community.

• St. John Village in Covington

• The Greystone in Mandeville

• Slidell Historical Antique Association in Slidell

Innovation Award

Awarded to a company demonstrating an “out-of-the-box” thinking and creative approach to any and all aspects of its business.

• CASPR Technologies

Tammany Proud Award

Honors a business that continuously fosters a positive image of St. Tammany Parish while doing work outside of our region.

• St. Tammany Cancer Center—A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center

Legacy Award

Celebrates a thriving business that has been in operation for more than 20 years and has made a long-term commitment to preserving the integrity and character of St. Tammany.

• MECO

Save the date

Wednesday, January 17, 2024,

for our annual

Installation and Awards Luncheon.

ELECTION NEWS

St. Tammany Election Results

Congratulations to all of our newly elected and re-elected Legislative delegation!

Click here for the results of Saturday's election.

Voters Decide on Millage

Voters in St. Tammany Parish narrowly shot down the renewal of a public health tax Saturday. Click here to learn what this means for parish services.

Voters Decide on State Amendments

Louisianans approve three changes to the state constitution and reject one for a total of seven constitutional changes this election cycle. Click here to learn what will change.

Nominations Open for Tammany and Community Leadership Awards

Each January, we recognize an outstanding business and community leader who have made an impact in our parish. Nominations are now being accepted for the Tammany and Community Leadership Awards, which will be announced at our annual Installation & Awards Luncheon presented by the Chamber's President Level Investors on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at The Greystone in Mandeville.

The deadline for nominating is noon on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Click here for more information and to submit a nomination.

Congratulations to Elevate Men's Health on their opening at 4700 Highway 22 in Mandeville. The clinic offers a wide range of services specifically tailored to men's health, including testosterone replacement and urgent care visits.

BGR Luncheon Speaker Laments Loss of Citizenship

Richard Haass, who has spent decades advising presidents on diplomacy and war as a member of the foreign policy establishment, gave an impactful speech at the Bureau of Governmental Research's annual luncheon in New Orleans last week. Click here to read why he is now concerned that the biggest threat facing the United States is the enemy within.

School Board Ends Contract, No Plan to Cut Benefits

In case you missed it, the St. Tammany Parish School Board voted on November 9 to terminate the collective bargaining agreement between the school district and its employees’ union — but not until June 30, 2024, when the current contract was set to expire anyway. Click here to learn more. Click here to hear

St. Tammany Federation President Brant Osborn and Superintendent Frank Jabbia's recent interview with Newell Norman on WWL radio.

Johnson's Bill Avoids Shutdown

Louisiana Senator and U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson proposed a stopgap spending bill to fund part of the government through mid-January and the rest of the programs through early February. The bill made it through the U.S. House and Senate and was signed by President Biden avoiding a government shutdown. Read more here.