This Saturday, October 14, is the Gubernatorial Primary Election with state and parish elections, as well as four Louisiana constitutional amendments on the ballot. Voting in this election is a way to support the people and policies that serve our business community—and is crucial to maintaining a fair democracy. The following resources may help you as you make your voting decisions.
‣Click here to find out what's on the ballot in St. Tammany.
‣Click here to view our recordings with candidates for parish president, parish council, house and senate seats.
‣Click here to download the one-page PAR Guide to the 2023 Constitutional Amendments.
‣Click here to download the Louisiana Budget Project's guide to the 2023 constitutional amendments.
‣Click here to see St. Tammany ChamberPAC endorsements.
Support Our Vision for the Future
Get your business in front of St. Tammany's business leaders. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2023 Chamber Board of Directors Annual Planning Retreat on November 30. Benefits include a 5-minute presentation to nearly 50 high-level business leaders, distribution of your marketing materials, logo recognition on retreat communications to participants, post-event photo recognition on Chamber's social media channels and more. Click here for more information.
Ambassador of the Month
Congratulations to Elizabeth Garland, our Ambassador of the Month for September.
Elizabeth serves as Start Corporation Outreach Coordinator and is the Ambassadors Council's Chairperson. Her enthusiasm, kindness and faithful attendance at member events and ribbon cuttings is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Elizabeth!
MEMBER SHOUT-OUTS
Congratulations to Madisonville Chef Keith Young, recipient of the St. Tammany Parish President’s 2023 Culinary Arts Award. Young and his wife Lynda own Keith Young’s Steakhouse and The Greystone. Read more here.
Congratulations to Dr. Jim Carlson, the newly appointed Chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC), effective Oct. 4, 2023. "Dr. Carlson is an experienced leader and we are confident that under his guidance, NTCC will continue to thrive,” said Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board Chair Willie Mount. Read more here.
Get Down to Business
A three-part plan for building your business
CO.STARTERS Bootcamp is a free 6-hour workshop for area entrepreneurs and small businesses. St. Tammany Corporation is excited to bring Bootcamp to our local businesses on October 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northshore Homebuilders Association office in Lacombe. Local small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with an idea will leave this bootcamp with tangible next steps on how to enhance, grow, and launch a business through a collaborative and engaging day of programming. Click here to learn more and to apply.
Cyber fraud is a major threat to small businesses. Don't be scared; be prepared. Join the St. Tammany Chamber's Small Business Council for a Small Business Roundtable on Cybersecurity sponsored by Ener Systems. Learn about the dangers of cyber threats for your small business and how to be prepared and do what you can to avoid cyber fraud. The free roundtable takes place on October 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Chamber's Covington office. Click here to learn more and to register.
