The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Thank Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

09/29/2026

✨ Celebrating a moment worth remembering! ⚜️

Throwing it back to a special Louisiana Leads moment with Dr. Kaia Simmons, as we celebrated her contributions and impact in our Louisiana community. 👏🏽

We’re looking forward to celebrating another incredible group of Louisiana leaders at the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Program on Friday, October 9!

📍 Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
🕚 Doors Open: 11:00 AM
🕦 Program Begins: 11:45 AM

🎟️ Join us for this year’s celebration! Secure your ticket or table at lachamberfoundation.com

09/25/2026

Louisiana leadership takes center stage at the 2026 Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Program!

The Louisiana Leadership and Public Service Award is specifically curated to recognize distinguished statewide leadership at the conclusion of their current public service term.

This year, we are proud to recognize U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, U.S. Representative Cleo Fields and U.S. Representative Julia Letlow for their service and contributions to Louisiana.

📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ Doors Open: 11:00 AM | Program: 11:45 AM
📍 Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Presented by JPMorganChase

09/07/2026

Since 2018, the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation has worked to drive economic development across all 64 parishes through research, innovation, workforce development and strategic investment in chambers and communities across our state.

This Labor Day, we recognize the working families whose talent, determination and hard work keep Louisiana and our country moving forward every single day.

Louisiana works because Louisianans do. Happy Labor Day!

09/01/2026

The leaders moving Louisiana forward deserve to be celebrated. 🏆

Join us for the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Program, presented by JPMorganChase, on Friday, October 9 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center as we recognize our 2026 Louisiana Leads Award Recipients:

🏆 Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain, DVM | Agency Partner of the Year
🏆 Senator Gerald Boudreaux | Small Business Champion of the Year
🏆 Michael Hecht, President & CEO | Economic Development Champion of the Year
🏆 Secretary Susana Schowen | Workforce Development Champion of the Year
🏆 Kitchen on Klinton | Small Business of the Year
🏆 Lake Area Regional Business Chamber of Commerce | CCGI Chamber of the Year
🏆 Vegan on the Run | Small Business of the Year

More than 400 business, community, philanthropic and civic leaders from across Louisiana will convene to celebrate leadership, economic development and the people helping move all 64 parishes forward.

🎟️ Tickets and tables are moving quickly, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Secure your seat, table or sponsorship today at LAChamberFoundation.org⁠.

08/28/2026

Louisiana’s economy has always been shaped by what we grow, produce, prepare and share. This year, we’re bringing some of the state’s leading minds to one table to talk about what comes next.

🌾 FEEDING LOUISIANA’S ECONOMY: Food as the Engine of Growth and Innovation

How do we grow it? How do we sustain it? How do we export it? And most importantly, how do we continue to innovate it?

Join us for the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Program, presented by JPMorganChase, as leaders from agriculture, healthcare, higher education, rural development and economic development examine one of Louisiana’s greatest economic engines: FOOD.

MEET THE PANEL:

🌾 Commissioner Mike Strain, DVM
Commissioner, Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

🏥 Dr. Evelyn Griffin
Louisiana Surgeon General

🎓 Dr. Carrie Castille
President, University of Louisiana Monroe

🌱 Dr. Matt Lee
Senior Vice Chancellor & Dean, LSU AgCenter & College of Agriculture

🇺🇸 Matt Seaton
Acting Deputy State Director, USDA Rural Development Louisiana

🎤 Kelisha Garrett
Vice President, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 11:00 AM
🎤 Program Begins: 11:45 AM
📍 Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

For three years in a row, Louisiana Leads has SOLD OUT, and we’re preparing to make it four.

🎟️ Secure your tickets. Reserve your table.
🤝 Last-minute sponsorship opportunities are still available.

More than 400 business, government, community and industry leaders from across Louisiana are expected to come together for this year’s program.

Don’t wait until the room is full to decide you should have been in it. This is the table you want to be at.

Secure your Louisiana Leads tickets or table⁠