Jefferson Chamber Member Orientation

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Opportunities to Network

Advocacy

Referral Program

Welcome to the New Member Orientation!

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Spotlight ShowcaseRibbon CuttingMember Press ReleasesHotDealsSocial Media InteractionMembership Directory

Online and Printed

Event Sponsorship

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Opportunities for Involvement-Networking

JCEL Young Professionals SocialsMonthly Membership MeetingsBusiness & BreakfastBusiness Card ExchangeWashington Mardi GrasBusiness Development Seminars

Opportunities for Involvement-Networking

Fall Golf TournamentSummer Crawfish Boil Jefferson Chamber Grand PrixAwards Gala Tour de Jefferson

Board of DirectorsCommunication CommitteeDiplomats CommitteeEducation CommitteeGovernment CommitteeMembership CommitteeBusiness Growth &Development Committee

Opportunities for Involvement-Committees

Advocacy

Local Regional National

Advocacy Chamber supports Crescent City Connection Task Force Recommendations to renew tolls subject to review of legislation.Chamber Board votes to support several principles in Governor Jindal’s K-12 education reform plan.Board elects to support School Board Millage Tax rededication and renewal of the 1994 1/4 cent Law Enforcement District Sales Tax.Chamber Board of Directors votes to extend the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Program (LTFS) through 2017.

Advocacy In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, the Chamber sent 28 business leaders and local elected officials to D.C. to discuss local flood protection as part of the Annual D.C. Fly-In trip agendaChamber mediates agreement on Parish Electronic Sign OrdinanceChamber supports RESTORE ActChamber assisted with developing the Jefferson Parish Office of Inspector General.

AdvocacyJefferson Chamber PAC

Political action committee established as an independent, not-for-profit organization to endorse and support political candidates who, though their acts, have demonstrated interest in the private enterprise systemSeparate entity from the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce which cannot make donations to, or endorse political candidates

Jefferson Chamber Foundation

501c3 organizationEstablish programs and funding to support regional economic growth and workforce development.Jefferson Chamber Foundation AcademyLeadership Jefferson

Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy

Country’s first charter school run by a Chamber of Commerce , under the nonprofit arm of the Jefferson Chamber of CommerceSince opening in 1998 has graduated more than 100 students who were thought to be potential drop-outs.Governed by the Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy Board of GovernanceBrings together a variety of stakeholders from the local community, and uses the Mission and Vision to develop policies, practices, and values for the Academy.

Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy

Featured in national PBS TV documentary: American Graduate

Students work at their own pace on Carnegie credit courses to earn their diploma while having access to dual enrollment career skills courses through Delgado Community and Technical College.JCFA Bowler-Dash Presented by ATMOS Energy

Valuable Chamber Partnerships Leadership Jefferson

Eight-month training process, we set out to provide you with a clearer understanding of the total community and the dynamics of social and economic changeThe building of new business and personal relationships with peers from other communities are encouragedLeadership skills training, lectures and discussions Open to anyone who resides or works in Jefferson Parish

Valuable Chamber Partnerships Leadership Jefferson

Referral Program

$50 towards any one event for each new fully paid memberOn new member application, current member’s name is added

Only one referral per new member

Additional Member Benefits$$ Savings $$

Office DepotSage Payment SolutionsConstant ContactRegus—Coming SoonFedEx—Coming Soon

Additional Member Benefits Business Development Resources

Stayin’ Alive SeminarsHealthcare Reform SessionsSocial Media and Your BusinessSales TrainingMore

Monthly Membership Luncheons with Educational/Relevant Keynote Speakers

Valuable Chamber PartnershipsJEDCO

Inaugural Cordina Challenge for local entrepreneurs

4 finalists comepeted on March 19th at Drago's Empire Room in Fat City pitching their ventures in front of a panel of Jefferson Parish business leaders. The winning pitch received a prize package of in-kind services and direct capital, valued at more than $50,000.

Accolades & InvolvementChamber sponsors Family Gras in Metairie.Chamber participates in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.Chamber hosts suite at Zurich Classic.Chamber participates in Greater New Orleans Lemonade Day – teaching youth how to start, own and operate their own business.Chamber staffs the Avondale Workforce Transition Center to provide career counseling and job placement assistance to workers losing their jobs

Accolades & InvolvementChamber recognized the top principals, teachers and students at the annual Cox Excellence in Education. Jefferson Parish Schools Superintendent James Meza was keynote speakerNew Orleans Magazine picks Todd Murphy as one of the Top People to Watch in 2012Chamber nominated businesses win eight out of nine state-wide awards, and two regional awards as part of the SBA’s National Small Business Week

Member Testimonials

“Best networking in the area”

“I get 70% of business through the Chamber”

“Through the Chamber I make a real difference in my community”

“The discounts alone pay for my membership”

Get Involved TodayJoin a committee and attend a meetingMeet some new contacts at the next networking eventCreate a “hot deal” for your fellow members Join the LinkedIn Group, follow the Facebook Page, follow the Twitter Feed @jeffersoncoc Join our email listAttend the Awards Gala, this Friday at the City Park