April 23, 2024
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Election This Saturday Important for Fire, Police, Recreation and Safety

There are several propositions on this Saturday's April 27 election ballot. Get informed on the issues and exercise your right to vote. Following is information you may find helpful and click here to view your ballot.
Chamber Supports Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice District Renewal

The Chamber’s Board of Directors, after a recommendation from the Advocacy and Public Policy Committee (APP), recently voted to support the 3-mill property tax for Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice District that is on the April 27 ballot. It is a RENEWAL – not a new tax, and it is crucial for the rehabilitation and the teaching of positive social behaviors for those youth who have entered the juvenile justice system. A YES vote is critical to maintaining the quality of life that we enjoy in our parish.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center Executive Director Joseph Dominick spoke to our APP Committee.
Issues Making News
Gov. Landry's First 100 Days in Office

Louisiana legislators are nearly halfway through this year’s regular session, the first with Republican Jeff Landry as governor. Click here to read what the governor and lawmakers have prioritized.
Click here to read the Chamber's Legislative Update for last week with information provided by the Louisiana Association for Business and Industry.
Parish Supports Program to Address Sewage Problem

The St. Tammany Parish Council has thrown its support behind a pilot program that would inspect some home septic systems on the Northshore, about half of which do not work properly and leak untreated sewage into St. Tammany’s waterways.

The council recently adopted a resolution for the program in which St. Tammany’s Department of Environmental Services will inspect a sample of 1,000 septic systems, a fraction of the more than 36,000 throughout the parish. Read more here.
Congratulations to Flo & Glo IV Wellness Lounge on their opening at 206 Lake Drive in Covington! Their goal is to help you rejuvenate your body by providing a sanctuary of wellness, and by offering personalized IV Hydration therapies that enhance your vitality and well-being.
(An informative health and wellness article from the Chamber's Live Better St. Tammany Committee member St. Tammany Health System.)

Will One Hour of Exercise a Day Change My Life?

We've all heard that exercise is good for our health, but what does that really mean? You might wonder why exercise is beneficial or which type of exercise you should stick to for a healthy life. What may come as a surprise is that adding just one hour of exercise to your daily routine can not only improve your life, but potentially save it.

Article continues here.
On The Calendar
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Check out Member Events on the Community Calendar!
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This Friday, April 26
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Ribbon Cutting for
Thursday May 2
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting for
Thursday, May 2
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cinco De Mayo Themed!
*Special 5/2/24 $59 room rate; code "Chamber 2024"
National Small Business Week Next Week
Register for Free Virtual Summit

Small Business Week heightens awareness of the hard work, ingenuity and dedication of America's small businesses, and celebrates their contributions to the economy.

The Small Business Administration will hold its free Virtual Summit from April 30-May 1, 2024, for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year’s summit will feature access to critical federal resources, educational workshops, and networking opportunities to help our nation’s entrepreneurs start, grow, and build resilient businesses. Click here to learn more and to register.
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