Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

08/28/2026

A valuable new benefit is coming to our local business community!

Chambers Health Trust gives eligible businesses access to high-quality, more affordable group health insurance options for their employees.

Whether you’re a current Chamber member or interested in becoming one, we invite you to join us September 1 at 9:00 a.m. at the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber office to learn how CHT works and what it could mean for your business!

08/18/2026

We have the honor of working alongside Rebecca, Lillian’s mom, and today our Chamber family is standing with hers.

We ask our entire community to join us in fervent prayer for a miracle for Lillian—for healing, for her medical team, and for strength for her amazing family.

Rebecca gives so much to our community. Now, we have the privilege of surrounding her family with the same love, support and prayers she gives to so many.

We believe in the power of prayer, and we are praying boldly for Lillian’s miracle.

08/17/2026

Ruston Businesses — Let’s Welcome the Bulldogs!

Join us for the Welcome to Ruston Bulldog Bash on Monday, September 14 from 9:00–11:30 AM at the LA Tech Quad!

Set up a FREE booth, bring some fun giveaways or swag, and introduce your business to hundreds of new and returning Louisiana Tech students!

For more information and to register visit https://bit.ly/4bUrvpC.

08/13/2026

Congratulations to the Coretechs team on this wonderful accomplishment!

We’re proud to officially announce that Coretechs has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies!

This recognition is about much more than growth. It represents years of hard work, the dedication of an incredible team, and most importantly, the trust our clients have placed in us.

What started as a small Louisiana technology company has grown into something we’re incredibly proud of—and we know we wouldn’t be here without the clients, employees, families, partners, and friends who have supported us along the way.

Making the Inc. 5000 is a milestone we’ll always be proud of, but we believe we’re just getting started.

Thank you for being part of the Coretechs story. Here’s to what comes next!!

08/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday morning at the Old Fire Station for an incredible first Coffee & Commerce. We were thrilled to see such a tremendous turnout and so many familiar and new faces coming together to connect, learn, and engage in meaningful conversation.

A special thank you to our outstanding speakers, Mayor Ronny Walker, Jay Guillot, and Rob Owens, for sharing their insight and perspective on our community as business leaders. Thank you to Robert Cone for doing a fantastic job serving as our emcee, and to Scooter's Coffee for keeping everyone fueled with great coffee!

This event was thoughtfully created by our Chamber Champions to bring our business community together, and thanks to all of you, our inaugural event was a tremendous success.

We're already looking forward to seeing everyone at our next Coffee & Commerce in September. Until then, thank you for making our first event one to remember!

08/12/2026

The Magnolia Row Student Housing Ribbon Cutting scheduled for Thursday, August 13th has been postponed.
We will share the new date as soon as it is rescheduled and look forward to celebrating Magnolia Row with everyone soon!
Thank you for understanding.

08/11/2026

Applications Close Friday!

There's still time to apply for Leadership Lincoln Class XL, but don't wait—applications are due this Friday!

Leadership Lincoln is a nine-month professional development program designed for emerging and established leaders who live or work in North Central Louisiana. Participants gain valuable insight into the businesses, organizations, and issues shaping our region while building lasting relationships with fellow leaders.

If you're ready to grow personally and professionally, expand your network, and make a greater impact in our community, now is the time to apply.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4wHeSpE

08/11/2026

It was a great day at Tiger Con 2026 as Grambling State University welcomed new and returning students to campus. Tiger Con is always a fantastic opportunity to connect with students, share community resources, and showcase all that Lincoln Parish has to offer.

Thank you to Grambling State University for hosting another outstanding event. We wish all of the students, faculty, and staff a successful school year! Go Tigers!

08/10/2026

Be sure to join us tomorrow morning for our inaugural Coffee & Commerce at 8:00am located at the Old Fire Station.

Start your day with coffee, conversation, and connections as we welcome Ronny Walker, Jay Guillot, and Rob Owens.

No need to register.

Looking forward to seeing you for good conversation and great coffee sponsored by Scooter's Coffee!

08/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce's 2026 State of Education at Louisiana Tech University. It was a wonderful event filled with meaningful conversation and valuable insight into the bright future of education in Lincoln Parish.
A special thank you to our moderator, Misti S. Cordell, for leading the discussion, and to our outstanding panelists, Dr. Jim Henderson, Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr., Dr. Justin Hoggard, and John Young, for sharing their perspectives, leadership, and commitment to educating and preparing the next generation.
We are also grateful to our table sponsors for their generous support in making this event possible.
The future is bright because of the collaboration between our educational institutions, business community, and local leaders. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's State of Education such a success. We look forward to continuing these important conversations together.