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LACCE Names 2019 Board of Directors and President, Paula Ramsey

Posted: November 13, 2018

(October 31, 2018) The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) has officially installed its 2019 Board of Directors and President, Paula Ramsey. Ramsey is Vice President of the Chamber Southwest/Southwest LA Economic Development Alliance located in Lake Charles. LACCE and its Board Members represent chambers of commerce from all areas of the state. The organization is the only statewide association formed for the advancement of local chambers, chamber executives and staff.

The Association holds an annual conference each fall to update chambers across the state on industry trends, business issues, and operations stability. LACCE membership includes fifty chambers of commerce in Louisiana,representing over ten thousand businesses and over one hundred thousand employees.

The following chamber professionals will serve on the 2019 Executive Board:

President – Paula Ramsey, Chamber Southwest/Southwest LA Economic Development Alliance

Incoming President – Sandra Lindquist, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce

Treasurer – Jeremy Hidalgo, Broussard Chamber of Commerce

Immediate Past President – Deborah Randolph, Central LA Regional Chamber of Commerce

The following chamber professionals will serve on the 2019 Board of Directors:

Melissa Bordelon, Hammond Chamber of Commerce

Camille Conaway, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry

Jamie Hanks, West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce

Lisa Johnson, Bossier Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Timothy J. Magner, Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce

Raquella Manuel, St. Landry Chamber of Commerce

Amy S. Thibodeaux, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce

Lacey Toledano, St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce

April Wehrs, Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce

LACCE is the professional development organization for chambers of commerce executives and

staff members in Louisiana. LACCE equips chamber professionals with leadership development

opportunities and tools to build innovative chambers.

Broussard Chamber Named 2017 Small Chamber of the Year

Posted: October 2, 2017

Broussard Chamber of Commerce Named 2017 Small Chamber of the Year

BROUSSARD, LA – September 27, 2017 – The Broussard Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce they have been chosen as the 2017 Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) Small Chamber of the Year.

The LACCE Leadership Awards program recognizes chamber professionals that have distinguished themselves and communities through excellence in chamber management. The Broussard Chamber has exhibited exceptional growth and progress in community, organizational, and professional development.

On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, Jeremy Hidalgo, President/CEO of the Broussard Chamber of Commerce was presented with the Small Chamber of the Year award during the LACCE Annual Conference.

Jeremy Hidalgo stated “What an honor to have been chosen as the 2017 Small Chamber of the Year. This award is a huge testament to the investment and commitment that our members possess for our growing organization. We have certainly taken our Chamber to the next level, and will continue to build on our successes for the benefit of our entire community”

The Broussard Chamber was also a host of the event held at City Club in River Ranch over a four-day period.

Jeremy Hidalgo, President / CEO, Appointed to LACCE Board of Directors

Posted: February 20, 2016

The Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, LACCE, installed the 2016 Board of Directors and President, April Wehrs. April is President/ CEO of the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce. LACCE Board Members represent chambers of commerce from all areas of the state. The association is the only state wide association formed for the advancement of local chambers, their executives and staff.

Broussard Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director, Jeremy Hidalgo stated “It is an honor to be selected by my colleagues to serve in this position. LACCE has been an invaluable asset to local chamber professionals in Louisiana for many years. We have big plans for 2016, including implementing a state chamber accreditation program and an awareness campaign of the association to benefit local chambers and the businesses they serve.”

LACCE awards professional development scholarships to local chamber executives. These can be utilized at trainings and certifications at the state or national level. When chambers are strong, they can more readily represent their local business constituents on issues which have an impact on business and their ability to hire. With most chambers heavily engaged in their local community’s success, solid chambers are even more vital.

The association also holds an annual conference updating chambers on industry trends, business issues, and operations stability. The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will host this year’s annual conference. The Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives represents forty-seven chambers of commerce representing over ten thousand businesses and over one hundred thousand employees.