LP Biz Newsletter - August 2023

 
Picture of the Month
 
On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, the Leadership Livingston Class of 2024 was announced. The class was presented to over 200 attendees at the Annual State of Livingston Parish Address. Read the full press release here.
 
 
 
LP Biz Connections
 
 
Ribbon Cuttings
 
4 Ribbon Cuttings this month including:
  • The Beauty Bar Spa and Boutique
  • T'Quila's Bar and Grill
  • Paige's Pantry
  • Holmes Flooring Showroom
  • See the photos for each #LpChamberRibbonCutting here.
 
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY UPDATES
Parish President Ricks - State of the Parish 2023
 
 
Parish President Layton Ricks
Recaps his time in office - give it a watch
 
Parish President Layton Ricks offered his final, official "State of Livingston Parish". He shares why some things were easier to make happen than others, his appreciation to his team and family and his hope for the future of Livingston Parish.
 
PLUS - we're watching:
 
 
Congressman Graves stopped by to visit with small businesses. We were able to connect plus celebrate a 10 year milestone for Rogers Service Group.
 
And - a 20 year milestone for The UPS Store in Denham. Splendid is the store manager and has been a part of this location.
 
Plus - Give a listen to Senator Bill Cassidy on the funds coming to Louisiana and specifically, Livingston Parish. What's in the future for Social Security and how bad it can get. His problem with Biden and more...
 
 
BETTER BUSINESS
 
BETTER BUSINESS - TOOLS
 
​Unlocking LinkedIn's Potential for Business Growth
 
Unlocking LinkedIn's Potential for Business Growth: Not Just a job seeking platform.
 
Do you think of LinkedIn as something to be used solely by job seekers? While the world's largest professional network is widely recognized as a platform for job seekers and recruiters to connect, that’s not all it can do. Its potential goes far beyond job hunting.
 
 
More Nearly 200 Livingston Parish Business Blogs to help your business:
 
 
Business topics in August - 2023
 
  • Marketing - Industry
  • Remembering Names
  • The small business group offered by the chamber
  • Fraud and w-4 changes
 
  • Workplace Challenges
  • Louisiana in the most severe worker shortage category
  • Starbucks employee manual and the feds
 
Small Business Blogs
  • The Small Business Advantage of using Al
  • Policy on immigration - business communities
 
Community - Business Loves Community
 
LPChamberCares
 
#LpChamberCares - our business community is so generous with their time and talents. Members of the chamber’s Leadership Livingston Alumni and Livingston Young Professionals council showed up to help for the Back 2 School giveaway. Lots of kids showed up L.M. Lockhart Park - Leadership Livingston Project - 2023 for the event.
 
Welcome New Members!
 
The Sunset Hill Event Venue
 
Boopalu's Bar & Grill
 
Charlie's Restaurant
 
Paige's Pantry LA
 
European Wax Center
 
Pipe & Steel Industrial Fabricators, Inc.
 
Livingston Parish Library
 
JM Boutique
 
 
 
Welcome Back!
 
 
  • Parish Ready Mix
  • AGCO Fencing
  • ESI Supply
  • Pitstop Car Wash
  • Louisiana Roof Crafters
 
  • Big Bad Ben Carwash II
  • T. Baker Smith, LLC
  • In - Telecom
  • Sherwin Williams Co.
  • Narconon Louisiana New Life Retreat
 
 
Want to catch up on past issues of the Livingston Parish Business Newsletter? Good stuff - They are linked here.
 
 
 
2023
President | CEO: April Wehrs
Board of Directors: Click here.
 
2023
VP of Operations: Christine Patrick
VP of Member Services: Lauren Barnes
 
Livingston Parish Chamber | 225-665-8155