Kacie Stewart Recaps 2022, Announces Todd Caruso for Chairman’s Award Winner

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Kacie Stewart Recaps 2022, Announces Todd Caruso for Chairman’s Award Winner
 
Outgoing board chair, Kacie Stewart, addressed members of the chamber as she prepared to pass the gavel to 2023 board chair, James Moak. 

Kacie is a lifelong resident of the Town of Livingston, a business owner for the past ten years and an alderman for the town.  She resides with her husband of 15 years, Blake, and their two sons. 

In the past year, Kacie has not only served as board chair, but has also started a new business, Kalon Clinic in Livingston. 

Kacie referenced her opening speech in 2022 where she matched the adventures of a ski trip with the challenges of running a business.  She noted that having a resource like the chamber has been extremely helpful to her business. 
 
Stewart noted the collective accomplishments of the chamber in 2022.  “We started the year during a surge of COVID cases.  But not long after, it seems we were hitting our stride again and ultimately got a point where we were hitting “pre-COVID” numbers regarding event attendance. 
 

  • The Women’s Leadership Program set an attendance record of over 300 attendees featuring LSU’s Women’s Basketball Coach, Kim Mulkey

  • Gala returned with our a  great showing and raised over $10,000 dedicated to the Livingston Chamber Foundation, the chamber’s 501 C3 arm dedicated to community enhancements. 

  • Our first Young Profession’s Conference was launched in place of their dedicated annual meeting and gathered over 100 young professionals. 

  • Our Education Committee was able to bring back our Student Career Conference.  Here over 100 students were engaged in the various career paths through breakout sessions and real life conversations with over 25 business leaders.

  • We hosted an exclusive, sold out event with Senator John Kennedy where business leaders, dignitaries, stakeholders and elected officials gathered to hear from him on how things were going in D.C. as it relates to local issues & the economy.

  • The chamber held two candidates forums with invitations to those running for school board plus candidates in Killian, French Settlement and Albany elections. 


Being Board Chair has been a wonderful experience and I’m grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve. 

I want to make a few acknowledgements as I end the year. I want to first thank April, our chamber staff, Christine & Lauren, and the chamber board members for their support & guidance along the way. 

I’ve had many great examples to follow.  And I need to give a shout out to my family & friends for their encouragement and help throughout all of my endeavors, including this one.
 
Stewart then announced the 2022 Chairman’s Award. 

She noted, “Every year the board chair is given the opportunity to honor an individual or business who we feel has made a positive impact within the chamber or within our business community.  
 
Stewart recognized and presented the award to Todd Caruso noting his leadership and involvement at every level of chamber programming.  Todd Caruso has shared his knowledge and skill set to the betterment of the chamber and its members. 
 
To get involved with the Livingston Parish Chamber, contact the chamber at 225-665-8155 or through their website and social media channels.  www.livingstonparishchamber.org

Kacie Stewart Recaps 2022, Announces Todd Caruso for Chairman’s Award Winner