The River Region Chamber of Commerce represents nearly 300 business organizations in the River Parishes.

Our staff, board of directors and committees are dedicated to serving our members as we continue to offer events, programs and resources to “Grow, Strengthen and Unify” the businesses in our region.

Make plans to join us at our next general membership meeting on Thursday (Sept. 13) at 8:30 a.m. at Belle Terre Country Club.

Our topic of discussion will be “Women in Leadership: Equity, Equality and Empowerment.”  You may register by calling the Chamber office at 985-359-9777.

Don’t forget to register and participate in one of our most engaging events; the annual golf tournament.

Whether you’re a golfer or spectator, there’s something for all Chamber members to enjoy. Team and sponsorship opportunities are filling up fast.

Get your business registered today by calling the Chamber office.

Your involvement in the River Region Chamber of Commerce is critical to our region’s success and sustainability. Together, we speak for the business community as a unified voice.

Thank you for your investment in YOUR Chamber, and I look forward to engaging with you at one of our upcoming events.

Let’s get GROWing!

Kim Bourgeois works at Louisiana Federal Credit Union and is the 2018 chairwoman for the River Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

The Leadership River Region Class of 2019 was recently announced. Congratulations to the following participants who will begin the 10 session program next month:

Michael Sanders, St Charles Parish Government

Amber Evelyn Shepard, St. James Parish Government

Rhonda Colar-Myles, Entergy Services Inc

Eric Lavell Brown, Valero St Charles Refinery

Tristan Babin, St. Charles Parish Government

Steven Thompson, Atmos Energy

Donna Perret Waguespack, St. Charles Printing and Fastsigns

Libby Hotard, Pin Oak Terminals

Ana Nanney, Fletcher Technical Community College

Jon Michael Robison, Greenup Industries

Denise Burrell, St. John the Baptist Parish Economic Development

Joyceia Banner, Whitney Plantation

Alice Audiffred, International Matex Tank Terminals

Scott Michael Poirrier, High Tide Consultants, LLC

Katie Klibert, Reserve Telecommunications

Robyn Legendre Keller, Marathon Petroleum Company

Emily Ann Rockwell, Marathon Petroleum Company

Sandi  Lambert, Louisiana Federal Credit Union

Michele Brue-Millet, Eagan Insurance Agency

Emile Broussard III, Shell Oil Norco Manufacturing Complex

Raj Pannu, Pannu Enterprises Inc.

Niva Murillo, Greenup Industries

Rachel Becnel, St. James Parish Hospital

Alden Bishop, Ochsner Health System

Stacey J. Scott, River Region Chamber of Commerce