Jefferson Chamber of Commerce

10/29/2026

✂️🎉 Celebrating New Opportunities in Jefferson Parish!

On Tuesday, the Jefferson Chamber was proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Steadfast Employment at their Metairie location on Causeway Boulevard!

Steadfast Employment is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm dedicated to connecting talented individuals with meaningful career opportunities while helping businesses build stronger teams. Specializing in skilled trades, light industrial, and administrative staffing, Steadfast provides workforce solutions that support local businesses, strengthen the regional workforce, and create pathways for career growth.

👏 Congratulations to the entire Steadfast Employment team! We are excited to celebrate their continued growth and the positive impact they are making in Jefferson Parish and throughout the Greater New Orleans region!

📍 3510 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 604, Metairie, LA 70002

🔗 Learn more: https://steadfastemployment.com/

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10/29/2026

👏🏆 Congratulations to Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) on earning TWO Excellence in Economic Development Awards at the International Economic Development Council Annual Conference!

These well-deserved honors recognize JEDCO's outstanding efforts to drive economic growth, attract investment, create jobs, and showcase the unique businesses and industries that make Jefferson Parish thrive.

The Jefferson Chamber is proud to work alongside JEDCO in strengthening our local business community and creating new opportunities across Jefferson Parish!

🎉 Congratulations to the entire JEDCO team on this incredible achievement!

JEDCO was honored with two Excellence in Economic Development Awards at the International Economic Development Council Annual Conference this week! 🏆

Our team earned a Silver Award for Economic Development Organization of the Year, recognizing JEDCO’s work to create jobs, attract investment and build new opportunities across Jefferson Parish.

Our Grand Isle Jewels brand campaign also received a Bronze Award, celebrating the collaborative effort to elevate Grand Isle’s off-bottom oyster farms and share the farmers' stories with a wider audience.

These awards reflect the people, partnerships and big ideas that continue to drive momentum in Jefferson Parish! ✨We are so proud to be recognized for these achievements! Congratulations to the entire JEDCO team!

Learn more https://bit.ly/3UoRksk

10/26/2026

Looking for a new approach to employee health benefits?

Discover how Chambers Health Trust (CHT) is helping Louisiana businesses explore more options for providing quality health benefits to their teams!

As Louisiana’s only licensed self-funded Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA), Chambers Health Trust brings businesses together to access larger-group purchasing power, competitive health plans, and greater stability in healthcare costs.

💻 Join CHT for a FREE informational webinar to learn how the program works, who may benefit, and how your business can get started. Plus, get your questions answered during a live Q&A with CHT Program Manager Kyle Gillman!

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Virtual Webinar | FREE Registration

🔗 Whether you're exploring new options or evaluating your current employee health benefits, don't miss this opportunity to learn more!

Register today: https://members.jeffersonchamber.org/eventcalendar/Details/chambers-health-trust-webinar-1973681?sourceTypeId=Hub

10/26/2026

🎥👏 Celebrating Progress, Building Momentum, and Shaping the Future of Jefferson Parish!

Take a look back at this year's State of Jefferson, presented by First Horizon Bank, where business and community leaders gathered to hear from Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, Council Chairwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken, and Sheriff Joseph Lopinto on the continued progress and economic momentum moving Jefferson Parish forward.

🏆 We were also proud to recognize Lauren Call as this year's Joseph S. Yenni Award recipient!

A special thank you to First Horizon Bank, our generous sponsors, panelists, and everyone who made this year's event a success!

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10/26/2026

🚨 REMINDER: Business & Breakfast this Friday, October 30th!

Join us THIS FRIDAY, October 30, for the Jefferson Chamber’s Business & Breakfast at Copeland's of New Orleans!

📍1001 S Clearview PKWY., Jefferson, LA 70121

Build valuable relationships, connect with fellow professionals, and grow your network through two engaging rounds of small-group networking over breakfast.

📅 Friday, October 30 | 7:45 – 9:30 AM

🔗 Don't miss out! Register today: https://members.jeffersonchamber.org/eventcalendar/Details/business-breakfast-copeland-s-of-new-orleans-1900253?sourceTypeId=Hub

☕🥞 Start your Friday off the right way with breakfast and business connections!

Join us on Friday, October 30, for the Jefferson Chamber’s Business & Breakfast at Copeland's of New Orleans in Harahan!

Connect with fellow professionals, expand your network, and discover new opportunities through two fast-paced, 20-minute networking sessions in small groups of eight. It’s the perfect opportunity to share your business, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships over a delicious breakfast!

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ 7:45 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 Copeland's of New Orleans - Harahan | 1001 S Clearview Pkwy, Jefferson, LA

💲 Members: $10 | Prospective Members: $20

🔗 Don't miss this opportunity to grow your network! Register today with the link below!
https://members.jeffersonchamber.org/eventcalendar/Details/business-breakfast-copeland-s-of-new-orleans-1900253?sourceTypeId=Hub

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10/26/2026

Member Spotlight: RNGD

A proud Jefferson Chamber member since 2020, RNGD continues to make an impact across Jefferson Parish and the Greater New Orleans region through innovative construction, infrastructure development, and a commitment to building stronger communities.

We're proud to have RNGD as a valued member of the Jefferson Chamber and look forward to hosting this week's Prosper Jefferson Seminar, "Communicate Your Brand with Confidence," alongside JEDCO at RNGD's headquarters in Metairie on Wednesday, October 28!

Thank you, RNGD, for your continued investment in our region and support of the Jefferson Parish business community!

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10/23/2026

✂️ Ribbon Cutting Celebration! 🎉

The Jefferson Chamber was proud to celebrate Clearview Auto Title & Notary with a ribbon cutting in honor of their 2nd anniversary at their current location last week!

After 50 years at their previous location, Clearview Auto Title & Notary continues its longstanding commitment to serving the Jefferson Parish community.

📍 Clearview Auto Title & Notary
3828 Veterans Blvd., Suite E, Metairie, LA 70002

Congratulations to the Clearview Auto Title & Notary team on this exciting milestone! We wish you continued success for many years to come!

Photos By: Charles DuVal Photography

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10/23/2026

📣 Communicate Your Brand with Confidence!

Join the Jefferson Chamber and Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) on Wednesday, October 28, for our next Prosper Jefferson seminar, Communicate Your Brand with Confidence!

Hear from Melissa Hodgson, Vice President of Gambel Communications, and Greg Buisson, Founder & CEO of Buisson Creative, as they share practical strategies for refining your brand message, communicating consistently across platforms, and building stronger connections with your audience.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
📍 LOCATION CHANGE: RNGD Headquarters
1015 Renegade Way, Metairie, LA 70001
⏰ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your communication skills and elevate your brand!

🔗 Register today! https://members.jeffersonchamber.org/eventcalendar/Details/prosper-jefferson-communicate-your-brand-with-confidence-1904765?sourceTypeId=Hub

10/22/2026

Jefferson Parish is making progress, and the future continues to look bright! 📈

At yesterday’s State of Jefferson, presented by First Horizon Bank, parish leaders shared important updates on infrastructure improvements, public safety, economic development, and initiatives focused on strengthening the quality of life for residents and businesses across Jefferson Parish.

Thank you to WVUE FOX 8 for covering this year’s event and highlighting the conversations shaping the future of our parish, including insights from Jefferson Chamber President Ruth Lawson on the importance of reliable infrastructure for our business community.

Read the full story below! 👇

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https://www.fox8live.com/2026/10/21/jefferson-parish-announce-progress-report-business-leaders/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVHW8RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5fALVZJHT4eOUZe9zaU8F66nuTsz2eOS3Wskh_cHp1lwDrxk75hKWVg7jwIA_aem_eAxGogpZHeUFVcsqa3Gr0g

Business leaders and public officials packed the Alario Center for the "State of Jefferson" luncheon.