West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce

06/05/2026

Today we celebrate the one and only Sharon Oubre-Williams, our Membership Director!

For more than 20 years, Sharon has been the heart behind so many of the relationships, programs, and successes that make the West Baton Rouge Chamber what it is today. Her dedication to our members, passion for our community, and commitment to excellence have left a lasting impact on countless businesses and individuals throughout West Baton Rouge.

Sharon, thank you for all you do for our Chamber, our members, and our community. We are incredibly grateful for you and hope your birthday is filled with all the joy you bring to others throughout the year.

Help us wish her a very Happy Birthday in the comments! 💙🎉

05/29/2026

Marketing Beyond Your Zip Code – Free Business Seminar! The West Baton Rouge Chamber is excited to partner with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) to bring this FREE training opportunity to our local business community!

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or aspiring business leader looking for ways to learn, grow, and reach new customers, this seminar is for you. In just a couple of hours, you'll gain valuable insights on digital marketing, social media, online presence, partnerships, and strategies to expand your reach beyond your local market.

📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 West Baton Rouge Library , 830 N Alexander Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767

If you can step away from the office for a few hours, we think it will be time well spent!

We're also excited about the beginning of what we hope will be a strong partnership with the Louisiana SBDC, bringing even more educational workshops and resources to West Baton Rouge in the near future.

👉 Register here: https://www2.lsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=7460061

05/27/2026

We were honored to join Beard Construction Group, LLC, Louisiana Economic Development, and Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership for a meaningful Business Retention & Expansion discussion centered around workforce development, industry growth, and the future of our region.

As West Baton Rouge continues to grow, conversations and partnerships like these are essential to creating long-term opportunity for our businesses, workforce, and communities. Thank you to Beard Construction Group for hosting and investing in the future of the Gulf South.

We are better together!

Last week, we welcomed representatives from Louisiana Economic Development, Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, and the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce to Beard Construction Group for a Business Retention & Expansion discussion focused on growth, workforce development, and the future of industry across our region.

Louisiana continues to see major industrial investment, workforce demand, and long-term growth across the region. In 2025 alone, the state announced more than $61 billion in capital investment tied to new industrial projects and economic development initiatives. Keeping that momentum going requires alignment among the organizations attracting opportunity, the communities supporting it, and the companies building the infrastructure behind it. All sides staying aligned on where the region is headed next creates momentum for Louisiana’s future. (Source: LED 2025)

We appreciate the opportunity to have meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities shaping our market and how companies like Beard can continue to contribute to the economic growth of Louisiana and the Gulf South.

Transforming the Earth. Building with Integrity.

05/19/2026

Oh What FUN!?!

☀️ Summer Camp 2026 is HERE!
Join West Baton Rouge Parks & Recreation for a summer full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

🎨 Music • 🌾 Farm Fun • 🐊 Louisiana Adventures
📍 Port Allen, Addis, & Erwinville
👧🧒 Ages 5–10
💲 Only $10 per week

Spots will fill fast—sign up starting May 4th at wbrrecreation.org!

05/14/2026

Thank you to the Port Allen Rotary Club for the warm welcome and opportunity to share the vision for the future of the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce.

We are excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue focusing on strengthening connections between small businesses, industry, community leaders, and our members. The future is bright for West Baton Rouge, and we truly believe that we are better together. 💙💛

Today, we had the pleasure of having Annie Claire Bass, the new executive director of the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, speak to the club. She expressed her excitement for this new role and shared her key strategic priorities, including: strengthening small business & industry connection; partnerships with parish leadership & economic development; membership engagement, retention & growth; and regional collaboration. As she shared, "We are better together." 💙💛

05/13/2026

Help us welcome one of our newest members! This week, we celebrated the ribbon cutting for Ship - N - Mail Center — a locally and Veteran-owned business proudly serving the West Baton Rouge community.

From packing and shipping to printing, copying, and business services, Ship - N - Mail Center is truly a one-stop shop for residents and businesses. Their team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service while helping customers save time, money, and stress along the way. Whether you need to ship a package across the world, print important documents, or tackle everyday business needs, they’ve got you covered!

We are excited to welcome them to our growing business community and encourage everyone to stop by, support local, and check out all they have to offer.

05/11/2026

Last Wednesday, we celebrated our amazing Chamber membership at our Membership Appreciation Crawfish Boil, and what a great evening it was! A huge thank you to Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board for generously donating the crawfish and to Riverside Specialty Meats & Seafood for doing an incredible job boiling them, West Baton Rouge Parks and Recreation for providing the space and helping set up tables and chairs for the event. And we can't forget about the delicious jambalaya provided by Pipe & Steel Industrial!

We also want to extend a special thank you to our sponsors who helped make the event possible: , Brown Eagle, ExxonMobil Baton Rouge, Linda Quintanilla, Licensed Insurance Agent, Guaranty Bank and Trust Company, Louisiana Dental Center - Addis, Health and Safety Council, PGS, and .

And thank you to our incredible in-kind sponsors:
Coca-Cola, , Republic Services, and Lofton.jobs.

Most importantly — THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate, connect, and continue building such a strong business community here in West Baton Rouge. The momentum continues! 😉

05/08/2026

What a week it’s been in the world of the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce! Here’s a little recap of all the exciting things happening around our community:

Executive Director Annie Claire and Membership Director Sharon Williams had a productive visit with the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership this week and learned all kinds of things — especially about economic development and acronyms with BIG meanings (still learning over here 😉). The Partnership continues to be an incredible resource for the Chamber, and we’re excited about opportunities on the horizon that we can’t wait to share with our members and community.

Tuesday evening, Annie Claire and Sharon connected with fellow Chamber Executive Directors from across Louisiana to share ideas, discuss what’s working, and brainstorm ways to better serve our members and businesses here in WBR.

Wednesday, Annie Claire attended LACCE Day at the Capitol — and WOW, what an exciting atmosphere! It was a great opportunity to gather with chamber professionals and partners from across Louisiana for meaningful conversations surrounding advocacy, connectivity, and the future of our communities.

We were honored to hear from Will Green with Louisiana Association of Business and Industry - LABI and appreciate his insights and continued partnership with Louisiana’s chamber community. We’re also incredibly grateful to Veneeth Iyengar and Connect LA for hosting lunch and leading a thoughtful discussion on broadband expansion and connectivity efforts throughout our state.

Wednesday evening wrapped up with our annual Membership Appreciation Crawfish Boil — and what a wonderful evening celebrating our members! More photos and a full recap coming soon.

Then on Thursday, we were excited to attend the ribbon cutting for West Baton Rouge Parks and Recreation's newest recreational addition — the pickleball courts at Alexander Park! We hope families and friends get out there and enjoy them… and who knows, maybe a future Chamber event on those courts is in the works.

WOWZA. Happy Friday, everyone! Thank you for following along as we continue building momentum here in West Baton Rouge. Wishing you all the BEST weekend — and an early Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there!

Sharon Oubre-Williams
Annie Claire Laborde Bass

05/06/2026

We love our small business members!

Small businesses are the backbone of the Capital Region's economy — and they thrive here because of the work our state and Chamber of Commerce partners do every day. During National Small Business Week and National Economic Development Week, we're recognizing the partners who give entrepreneurs what they need to build: resources, connections, and a region pulling in the same direction.

Louisiana Economic Development
Ascension Chamber of Commerce
Baker Chamber of Commerce
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce
City of Central Chamber of Commerce
Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce
East Feliciana Chamber of Commerce
Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce
Iberville Chamber of Commerce
Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce
North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce
St. George Chamber of Commerce
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce
West Feliciana Chamber of Commerce
Zachary Chamber of Commerce

05/05/2026

Big things are happening in WBR and we’re cutting ribbons to celebrate! ✂️🎉

First up—join us for the grand opening of the WBR Pickleball Courts 🏓
📍 Alexander Park
🗓 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 11 AM

Then, we’re excited to welcome one of our newest members, Ship-N-Mail, with a ribbon cutting on Monday May 11th at 11:00am! 📦

Come out and show your support as we celebrate both recreation AND business growth right here in our parish.