Congresswoman Julia Letlow Presents Keynote at Women’s Leadership Conference
On Thursday, September 5, the Livingston Parish Chamber held its annual Women’s Leadership Conference & Expo with Congresswoman Julia Letlow as the keynote speaker. The event was held in Denham Springs at Abundant Life Church with close to 300 in attendance. The event began with networking, and an Expo with almost 20 vendors exhibiting products and services such as boutiques, women’s health, finance, beauty & aesthetics and more. The speakers kicked off with Kati LeBreton of The Redhead Method who
Leadership Livingston Class of 2025 Announced
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Leadership Livingston Class of 2025 was announced. The class was presented to over 240 attendees at the Annual State of Livingston Parish Address. Prior to the luncheon event, the class was introduced to each other through a meet and greet type event and program orientation. “We are thrilled to start the 13th cohort of the Leadership Livingston Program. As with every class, we are excited to see the achievements of this group and the positive influence they will
BRPT's Dr. Labat Earns New Board Certification
Baton Rouge Physical Therapy is proud to announce that Dr. Gabbie Labat, PT, DPT, OCS has earned her certification as a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist! The National average of physical therapists to achieve this distinction is 11%, however, Baton Rouge Physical Therapy has maintained an internal benchmark of >50% certified specialists across the company including 2 specialists right here serving the Livingston Parish area in the Denham Springs clinic! Dr. Labat enjoys treating various
Achieving Business Growth with These Strategies
Building a successful business is akin to running a marathon, not a sprint. Transitioning from a startup to a scale-up or elevating a small venture into a large enterprise calls for more than just ambition. It necessitates a detailed, well-thought-out plan primarily focused on business growth. In this article, we will guide you through essential steps to invigorate your enterprise's expansion.Upgrade your web skills. In a digital world, having a basic understanding of web tasks can offer you a
2023 Livingston Parish Businesses of the Year Announced
Livingston Parish Chamber Recognizes 2023 Award Winners The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and business leaders for Business of the Year, Women’s Leadership and Livingston Future 5 awards at their Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Winners were chosen for their contributions and impact in the Livingston Parish community. “We acknowledged the achievements of 16 deserving award winners at one exciting event” said Livingston Parish Chamber
Lori Johnson Named Ambassador of the Year
Lori Johnson, Hancock Whitney Bank, Named Ambassador of the Year, Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Today at the Chamber's Installation, Lori Johnson was named the 2023 Ambassador of the Year. Lori has been an Ambassador and strong advocate of the Chamber for years. She continuously offers the opportunity to other businesses and professionals. Lori serves on or has served on several committees including Ambassador, Gala and Expo. Congratulations to Lori!
2024 - Elections - Candidates - Ballots
Livingston Parish Ballot Items for 2024 Current Elected Official Listed Below. We will update as they announce their intentions on the position and as new candidates are added. United State PresidentUS Representative - 6th Congressional District Garret GravesJudge, Court of Appeal 1st Circuit, 3rd District, Division AWayne Ray ChutzJudge, Court of Appeal 1st Circuit, 3rd District, Division CAllison Hopkins PenzatoPublic Service Commission - District 2Craig GreeneMayor - City of Walker "Jimmy"
Lauren “Fleurty Girl” Haydel Presents Keynote at Women’s Leadership Conference
Lauren “Fleurty Girl” Haydel Presents Keynote at Women’s Leadership Conference On Friday, September 15, the Livingston Parish Chamber held its Women’s Leadership Conference & Expo with Lauren Haydel of Fleurty Girl as the keynote speaker. The event was held in Denham Springs at Abundant Life Church with close to 300 in attendance. The event began with networking, and an Expo with almost 20 vendors exhibiting products and services such as boutiques, women’s health, finance, beauty & aesthetics and more.
Louisiana's Burn Ban - What it Means
BURN BAN FACTSWe want to address some common questions about the SFM's updated burn ban on 8/25/23, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's 8/25/23 burn ban pertaining to prescribed burning and Gov. John Bel Edwards's executive order from 8/25/23 regarding all agricultural burning.(1) DON'T BURN ANYTHING. These three words are clear and simple. All three ban orders issued on 8/25/23 read ALL OUTDOOR BURNING is prohibited with NO exceptions.(2) Any activity that involves fire/flames outdoors
Who's Running - Ballot - 2023 Election - Livingston Parish
Ballot October 14, 2023 Candidates - Tax Renewal - Amendments 2023 is one of the biggest year for elections at the state and parish level. We've lined out who is - and isn't - running. Many transitions for 2023 as Parish President Layton Ricks has announced he is not running and several parish council representatives seek other offices. Redistricting also comes into play in the November election. So here we go - in the order from the Louisiana Secretary of StateGovernor - JB Edwards will term
Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program
Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program South Central Planning & Development Commission is aiding in the recovery of small businesses affected by Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Ida and/or May 2021 Flood located in eligible areas. For more information on this small business loan program, please visit http://www.scpdc.org or call 1-800-630-3791.
2023 - Livingston Parish Top News Highlights
Livingston Parish Top News Highlights for 2023 March 8, 2023 First Responders Monument revealed. March Giovanni Tavor - Livingston Parish Library Director Resigns Assistant Director Jennifer Seneca resigns March 25, 2023 Sales tax proposal for Livingston Parish Public Schools staff raises fails. Erin Sandefur wins Parish Council District 5 seat in special election.
April 30 Election Results - Albany Sales Tax, District 4 Fire Protection
April 30 election had no candidates on the ballot for Livingston Parish but did have two new taxes, both of which passed.The first is a new ½% sales tax for the Albany School District which will begin July 1, 2022 and will continue in perpetuity. Tax proceeds will be dedicated and used for constructing and improving public school buildings and facilities therein and acquiring land, equipment, and furnishings. Unofficial voter turnout for this election was 8.9% for 9 precincts with a total of 615 votes.
Maurepas Schools Adopted as a Leadership Livingston Project
Maurepas Schools Adopted as a Leadership Livingston Project Maurepas School is slated to receive some upgrades campus wide thanks to a leadership group in Livingston Parish. The facility is scheduled to receive outdoor seating areas for the elementary area, a face-lift for the elementary recess area, a reading nook in the library, and some updated technology. “Maurepas High School’s Digital Media Class leads the parish with their live morning news broadcast, ‘Maurepas Live.’ When the idea to install
ICYMI: CEO PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLIC ATONS FOR 2022-23 SESSIONS
Small Business News ICYMI: CEO PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2022-23 SESSIONS CEO Roundtables bring together groups of 15 to 18 key decision-makers from Louisiana-based small businesses 10 times over the course of a year. The roundtables provide collaborative, growth-oriented sessions that support a trusting environment in which CEOs can safely explore business and personal issues under the guidance of experienced
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Livingston Parish Chamber to Host Two Candidate Forums in 2019
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce encourages Livingston Parish residents to be informed voters by attending two political forums hosted by the Livingston Parish Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee in September. April Wehrs, Chamber President and CEO said, “Keeping voters informed is an important goal of the Governmental Affairs Committee. Hosting political forums like these are an excellent way for people to learn more about the candidates that they will be voting for in October.” On Sept. 19
James Moak joins the Livingston Parish Chamber Board of Directors
James Moak, the owner of Gulf South Technology Solutions, was sworn on to the Livingston Parish Chamber Board of Directors on Jan. 23 during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. James has been involved with the Chamber through committees and sees his role on the board as the logical next step. “The Chamber is influential in Livingston Parish and there is so much potential here. There are great people and leaders and I want to be a part of the Parish’s continued growth,” said Moak. Gulf South
Business Leaders Teach Livingston Parish Students Career Skills
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted the third Student Business Conference on Friday, Nov. 16 at Carter Plantation. Juniors from Doyle, Holden and Maurepas high schools learned real-world career skills in the areas of ethics, communication and teamwork from local business leaders. Students were divided into three groups and rotated through classes taught by business professionals from the Chamber’s Business & Education Committee and other volunteers from the business community. Sessions
Livingston Parish Women's Leadership Award Winners Announced
The venue was packed with almost 200 attendees for the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Women’s Leadership Special Event with headlining speakers Judge Blair Edwards and Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer, Lori Steele. The Livingston Parish Chamber recognized five women with Women’s Leadership Awards. Shannon Bernard representing Primerica, Regina Scott from North Oaks Health System, Kristen Maddox of A Door of Hope Ministries, Dawn Birdsong from Mighty Moms
Charlie's Reopening, Airborne Soft Opening & LeFleur's Restaurant Closes
Business News Week of September 10thDianette Busbin is the new manager atSouthern Properties. She is an experienced realtor in South Louisiana with eight years in the business, which makes her the perfect person to manage the successful, multi-agent branch of Berkshire Hathaway. We’re jumping for joy. Denham Spring’s first trampoline park, Airborne Extreme, is set to have a soft opening on September 20 and a grand opening on September 29. The facility includes a trampoline room, foam pit, ninja course and
Introducing Leadership Livingston 2019
The newest Leadership Livingston class got together at the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce office to meet one another and an introduction to the course that they will participate in over the next nine months. The 28 students will kick off the program at an overnight retreat on August 19th and 20th where they will simulate a society and learn about the struggles of each class of society and what it takes for a community to thrive. Once a month starting in September the class will take a field trip
Congressman Garret Graves Announces Full Funding to Complete Comite River Diversion
$1.4 BILLION IN NEW FUNDINGMore than $600 million for Comite & EBR Flood Projects; Up to $2.0 billion available for Capital Region flood protection; $760 million for West Shore Hurricane Protection Washington, DC – Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced today one of the largest flood protection investments in Louisiana history -- nearly $3 billion in federal funding for priority flood and hurricane protection projects in south Louisiana. This includes nearly $1.4 billion in new federal
Leadership Livingston Brings Personal Finance Class to High Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leadership Livingston brings Dave Ramsey Personal Finance Course to Livingston Parish High Schools Students in Livingston Parish High Schools have access to Foundations in Finance personal finance course because of Livingston Leadership group Common Cents for Students. The group of six Leadership participants wrote grants to purchase the program and promoted the opportunity at Walker High School. Common Cents for Students members all agreed that personal finance know-how is
Congressional Debate hosted by Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce
Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce November 20, 2014 Press release: For immediate release Contact: April Wehrs, april@livingstonparishchamber.org / 225-665-8155 RE: Edwards and Graves debate confirmed by Livingston Chamber Congressional runoff candidates, Edwin Edwards and Garret Graves, have confirmed their availability and participation in a debate hosted by the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce. The debate will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6 p.m. in Denham
Governor Jindal Breaks Ground on I-12 Widening Project in Livingston Parish, Announces Funding for Additional I-12 Widening Projects
Dec 14, 2011Gov. Jindal Breaks Ground On I-12 Widening Project in Livingston Parish, Announces Funding For Additional I-12 Widening Projects DENHAM SPRINGS – Governor Bobby Jindal broke ground today on a $21.9 million project to widen 3.2 miles of I-12 from four to six travel lanes between Juban Road and the Walker interchange. The Governor also announced that the Juban to Walker project came in under bid and the state will be using the savings to widen an additional two to three miles of
