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RIVER REGION, LCTCS RESERVE CAMPUS AWARDED COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION (CMT) “EMPOWERING EDUCATION” CONCERT TOUR FEATURING COUNTRY MUSIC STAR COURTNEY COLE   Country Music Television (CMT) in collaboration with Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and Louisiana Calling, announced in the late summer of 2017 that they were seeking applications from LCTCS campuses from around the ...read more

Laplace, September 21, 2017 –  "The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders and continually develops them." — John C Maxwell: The 17th Irrefutable Laws of Teamwork (2001, 185)Class of 2018Aaron Toldi, Occidental Chemical CorporationAllen ...read more

August 22, 2017   The undersigned are writing to urge you to use the Congressional Review Act to rebuke the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) anti-arbitration rule, S.J. Res. 47.   On July 10th, the CFPB promulgated an anti-arbitration rule that degrades consumer protection, while giving a gift to trial attorneys. Even though this regulation is directed at financial firms, the ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 2, 2017   RRCC joins educators, businesses, government leaders, in collaborative regional workforce development agreement    LaPlace, La. — A landmark event took place on Tuesday, May 2, as educational institutions including K-12 superintendents and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, along with parish presidents, government and business leaders, ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2017   Contact: Chassity McComack Exec. Director 986-359-9777   RRCC endorses proposed mill renewals in St. Charles parish    LAPLACE—The River Region Chamber of Commerce’s Public Policy Committee voted in favor of supporting two proposed millage renewals for the St. Charles Parish Public School system.   The General Funds Maintenance and Operations ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2017    Contact: Chassity McComack Exec. Director  986-359-9777   RRCC endorses proposed mill renewals for St. James parish     LAPLACE, La. —The River Region Chamber of Commerce’s Public Policy Committee voted in favor of supporting three proposed service tax renewals for the St. James Parish government.  The proposed renewals of 4.97 mills for road and bridge maintenance, 4.97 mills for public building maintenance, and 4.61 mills for the Gramercy Recreation District. All three taxes renewals are for a ten-year period. No new taxes are being proposed.   “The Chamber supports the renewals of these taxes, which provide support for vital services in St. James parish,” said Henry Friloux, public policy chair, River Region Chamber of Commerce.  RRCC supports the initiatives made by our local governments to act responsibly to ensure business sustainability and a high quality of life for its residents as they use efficient operations to make proactive progress. The River Region Chamber is a nonprofit organization with a mission to “Grow, Strengthen and Unify Businesses in the River Region.” The St. James parish renewals will be voted on in the upcoming April 29 election.  Visit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2017   Contact: Chassity McComack Exec. Director 986-359-9777   RRCC Workforce development summit addresses local needs, collaborates efforts between agencies   LAPLACE, La.—A major milestone was reached on Monday as leaders of the River Region Chamber of Commerce met with parish government representatives, school leaders, the workforce investment ...read more

Press ReleaseFOR RELEASE – March 14, 2017Contact: Alexandra “Alex” Hernándezahernandez@portsl.com985-652-9278    If you are having trouble seeing this e-mail, go to https://goo.gl/REUETp   PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WINS JOB CREATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD AT GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE LEADERSHIP FORUM IN MONTREAL  Aucoin Took Home Award for His Efforts to Deepen the Mississippi ...read more

 For Immediate Release Contact Communications Department 985-652-9569 or communications@stjohn-la.gov.    Leaders Against Litter Kicks off Spring Beautification Efforts   Friday, March 10, 2017   St. John the Baptist Parish - St. John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom and her Administrative staff joined Judge Sterling Snowdy, Keep St. John Beautiful Committee Chairman Greg ...read more

A small street in the small south Louisiana town of Lutcher showed up on the big screen at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, transformed into a post-World War II setting for the film "Mudbound," which premiered to high praise on Jan. 21. Land behind two neighboring St. James Parish plantations — Felicite and St. Joseph — provided the rural setting for the film directed by Dee Rees ...read more

PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA ENCOURAGED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP’S PRIORITY PROJECT LIST  Deepening the Mississippi River a Priority For Louisiana and the Nation  As an advocate of deepening the Mississippi River, a critical element to unencumbered movement of cargo and the success of Louisiana’s -- and the nation’s -- economy, Port of South Louisiana Executive Director Paul Aucoin traveled to Washington, ...read more

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT TO OPEN IN LAPLACE, LOUISIANANew 93-suite hotel opens its doors welcoming guests to the heart of the Greater New Orleans area  LaPlace, LA – November 30, 2016 – Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) TownePlace Suites by Marriott LaPlace, Louisiana is scheduled to open for business this Monday, December 5, 2016. On ...read more

For Immediate ReleaseContact Communications Department985-652-9569 or communications@stjohn-la.gov.President Obama Signs Water Bill into Law  Bill includes the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Levee Project for St. John Parish  Monday, December 19, 2016St. John the Baptist Parish -   A statement released from the White House confirmed that President Barack Obama has officially signed the Water ...read more

Press ReleaseFOR RELEASE – December 14, 2016Contact: Alexandra “Alex” Hernández ahernandez@portsl.com  985-652-9278  If you are having trouble seeing this e-mail, go to https://goo.gl/1tThPh   PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FEATURED AS ONE OF 21 INFLUENTIAL LEADERSALONG THE LOUISIANA INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR  There are many ways to exert influence in business. Some ...read more

For Immediate Release                                                   November 18, 2016            Media Contact: Quintin Taylor, Executive Director of Media Relations Phone: 901-236-2321 Email address: quintintaylor@lctcs.edu    South Central Louisiana Technical College Awarded $7.9M U.S. Department of ...read more

New Orleans Firemen’s Federal Credit Union 4401 West Napoleon Ave Metairie, LA 70001Contact: Shasta Leininger Chief Development Officer 504-889-9076shastal@noffcu.org  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2016  NEW ORLEANS FIREMEN’S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION GIVES BACK TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK  METAIRIE, LA - On Monday, October 10th , New Orleans Firemen’s Federal Credit Union ...read more

St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Date:        September 30, 2016Contact:   Jennifer Boquet, Communications Specialist, jboquet@stjohn.k12.la.us  Dupont Starts Mentoring Program at Fifth Ward  A new mentoring program at Fifth Ward Elementary School aims to guide students toward career opportunities, as well as in life.  Dupont, which is located ...read more

St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District Post Office Drawer AL – 118 West 10th Street – Reserve, LA  70084 – 985-536-1106 – Fax 985-536-1109 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date:        October 4, 2016 Contact:   Jennifer Boquet, Communications Specialist, jboquet@stjohn.k12.la.us National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Grant Benefits St. John the Baptist Parish   The St. John the ...read more

Tractor Supply Company 2335 W. Airline Highway Laplace, La 70086 We are the largest retailer in American catering to the Rural lifestyle. We sell a variety of goods from Animal/Pet Food to Lawn Supplies.  

Cypress Physical Therapy Christopher Cancienne, PT,DPT - Owner 607 Belle Terre Blvd. Suite B Laplace, La 70068 Phone: (985) 359-5483 www.cypresspt.net Services: Physical Therapy, Trigger Point Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Post Surgical Rehab, Sport Performance Rehab, Work Conditioning

NEWS RELEASE -- St. Charles Catholic High SchoolFor Immediate Release – September 2, 2016Contact:  Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D. 985-652-3809 or 504-628-2641 or millet.courtney@stcharlescatholic.org   SCC Helping Hands  LaPlace, LA --  At St. Charles Catholic High School, the students realize that when tragedy hits despair can set in for many, but it is truly an opportunity for greater love and ...read more

Press ReleaseFOR RELEASE – August 10, 2016Contact: Alexandra “Alex” Hernández ahernandez@portsl.com  985-652-9278  If you are having trouble seeing this e-mail, go to http://goo.gl/58aSPS   PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTED TOLOUISIANA BOARD OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE BY GOVERNOR EDWARDS  On August 5th, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced the ...read more

Press ReleaseFOR RELEASE – July 29, 2016Contact: Alexandra “Alex” Hernández ahernandez@portsl.com  985-652-9278  If you are having trouble seeing this e-mail, go to http://bit.ly/2aarOeI   PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAUL AUCOIN USES OP-ED IN NATIONAL PUBLICATION TO EDUCATE WASHINGTON POLICYMAKERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF DREDGING THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI ...read more

Top Priority Consulting 1317 W Airline Hwy Ste. G Laplace, LA 70068 (985) 224-2041 toppriorityconsulting.com Academic, Business, Career, and Life Skills As mental health professionals, consultants are able to apply and utilize educational/school psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, social psychology, and developmental/health psychology to create unique, individualized assessment ...read more

Press ReleaseFOR RELEASE – June 10, 2016Contact: Alexandra “Alex” Hernández ahernandez@portsl.com  985-652-9278Pictured L-R: St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran, Vice-Consul General of France in Louisiana Olivia Lamy, Consul General of France in Louisiana Grégor Trumel, St. John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom, St. James Parish President Timothy Roussel, and Port of South ...read more

Branden Collins Bail Bonds Ribbon Cutting 1317 W. Airline Hwy. Suite J. LaPlace, LA. 70068 985-224-1223   http://Brandenterprises504.wix.com/Brand504 They help family and friends get their loved ones out of jail. They have assisted hundreds of individuals from many walks of life in their time of need.  

NEWS RELEASE     Contact: DeRon Talley Communications Specialist dtalley@lsbdc.org, (318) 342-5520   LSBDC commended during accreditation; approved for renewal The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) recently earned renewal of accreditation from the America's Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) nationwide network.   LSBDC State Director Rande Kessler said, "It is ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Cynthia Wraycommunications@riverregionchamber.orgMay 2, 2016  River Region Chamber supports FastTrack Entrepreneurial Program for Local Businesses  (LaPlace, La) Thursday, April 28, The River Region Chamber of Commerce Chair Annette Wray (Service Manager, Cox Business) was invited to speak to a group of entrepreneurs about networking, and what value it brings to local ...read more

PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADDRESSES NAVIGATION CHANNEL ISSUES BEFORE CONGRESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE  New Orleans, LAIn an effort to secure funding for navigation channel maintenance, Port of South Louisiana Executive Director Paul Aucoin participated in a Congressional Roundtable before the United States Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2015  Legacy Suites Opens Hotel in St. James Parish   Community members celebrated the completion of the area’s latest hotel at a grand opening event Sept. 2.   Located at 10533 Hwy. 70 in St. James, La. at the base of the Sunshine Bridge, the 113 room Legacy Suites hotel is geared toward the extended stay traveler. The hotel provides an all-suite, ...read more

Entertainment Lineup Announced for 42nd Annual Andouille FestivalAugust 20, 2015ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH- The 42nd Annual St. John the Baptist Parish Andouille Festival will be held Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2015 featuring music, good times and great food. Parish Officials and the Economic Development Department are pleased to announce exciting entertainment for all music ...read more

Riverside Urgent Care Slashes Prices on School and Sports PhysicalsRiverside Urgent Care, located on Highway 51 in LaPlace, is slashing prices for physicals until September 30.  School and sports physicals will be offered for $35 on a walk-in basis.  Riverside Urgent Care provides walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries.  Conditions treated include:·         Ear and eye infections·         ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 5, 2015  River Region Chamber hosts U.S. Congressman Charles Boustany     LaPlace, La.— The River Region Chamber of Commerce and Dow Chemical Company welcomed U.S. Representative Charles Boustany (R-LA 3rd district) on August 4 for a “drive in” visit with local chamber members, politicians and business leaders. Congressman Boustany weighed in on various issues ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERIVER PARISHES WELCOME NEW URGENT CARE CENTERBELLE TERRE URGENT CARE TO OPEN IN LAPLACE SEPTEMBER 2015  LaPlace, Louisiana (July 2015) – WESTBANK URGENT CARE, the highest patient-volume urgent care on the Westbank, today announced they are expanding its facilities to a second location known as Belle Terre Urgent Care. The expansion allows for over 105,000 residents in both ...read more

                                        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 15, 2015    River Region Chamber receives two $50,000 donations from diamond investors       LaPlace, La.— The Dow Chemical Company and Valero’s St. Charles Refinery have each contributed $50,000 to the River Region Chamber of Commerce’s capital campaign. Both companies are recognized as diamond investors within the ...read more

Each year DepositAccounts.com evaluates the financial health of every federally insured bank in the United States – more than 6,900 total.  Each institution is graded on a number of factors, including capitalization, deposit growth, and loan to reserve ratios, in order to determine a comprehensive health score.  From the list of 6,998 banks, DepositAccounts.com recognizes those who have shown ...read more

For Immediate ReleaseContact Communications Department985-652-9569 or communications@sjbparish.comGovernor Jindal and First Bauxite CEO Alan Roughead Announce Proposed $200 Million Bauxite Processing Investment in LouisianaManufacturing facility in St. John the Baptist Parish would result in more than 200 new direct and indirect jobs; finished product to be used in the oil and gas drilling ...read more

Cox and The Trust for Public Land Launch Louisiana’s2015 Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Program  Call for nominations; $20,000 to be donated to local environmental nonprofits  Baton Rouge (June 1, 2015) — Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, today launched Louisiana’s 2015 Cox Conserves Heroes program to honor local environmental volunteers. Nominations are being ...read more

By taking responsible actions to ensure the sustainability of its operations and being committed to transparency in making company information publicly available, Entergy has achieved inclusion on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's annual list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. It's the sixth time the company has been included on the list. Entergy is ranked 36, the highest rating for electric ...read more

St. James Parish Superintendent Dr. Lonnie Luce, St. John Parish Chief Administrative Officer Michael Coburn, and St. Charles Parish Superintendent Felicia Gomez-Walker presented the below propositions to the River Region Chamber Public Policy Committee on March 3, 2015. The River Region Chamber Board of Directors unanimously supports the following propositions.   St, James Parish School System ...read more