Jersey Mike’s Donates All Sales to Local Charities on March 29
Jersey Mike’s Donates All Sales to Local Charities on March 29 March 28, 2023 • Manasquan, NJ • Press Release, Giving, Month of Giving Annual Day of Giving is Busiest of the Year MANASQUAN, N.J., March 28, 2023 – Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 29, Jersey Mike’s Subs is giving a full day’s sales — expected to be over $20 million — to charity. It’s the sub company’s 13th Annual Day of Giving when nearly 2,500 Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants nationwide will donate 100 percent of sales—not just the profit—to
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Mami’s Mexican Restaurant Opens Second Location in Livingston Parish
Mami’s Mexican Restaurant Opens Second Location in Livingston Parish Mami’s of Denham Springs, which opened for business in February, made it official with a ribbon cutting with the Livingston Parish Chamber on Monday. Staff, Chamber Ambassadors, members, and local dignitaries were on hand for the event which included a sampling of new menu items. This location marks the second in Livingston Parish, in addition to their original Zachary location. Mami’s of Springfield opened in 2021, and after a few
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Nadine & Co. Hair Studio Now Open in Denham Springs
Nadine & Co. Hair Studio Now Open in Denham SpringsNadine & Company Hair Studio celebrated their Denham Springs location on March 22 with an official ribbon cutting with family, friends, and members and staff of Livingston Parish Chamber on hand. The salon has been open for 6 years in Baton Rouge, but owners Nadine and Chris Porta felt it was the right time to relocate and bring the business “back home” to Livingston Parish. The Denham Springs location opened in December 2022 in the Livingston Square
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ESI Supply Celebrates their Walker Location
ESI Supply Celebrates their Walker Location ESI celebrated their Walker location on March 23 with an official ribbon cutting with family, friends, and members and staff of Livingston Parish Chamber on hand. ESI Supply owner, Robert Kraft, originally started the business in 2006. ESI stands for Environmental, Safety & Industrial which is primarily what they started as. Although the business is headquartered in MS, they already had a customer base here in Livingston Parish, so it was an easy decision to
Windshield Pros Calibration Center Now Open in Watson
Windshield Pros Calibration Center Now Open in WatsonWindshield Pros Calibration Center celebrated their newest location in Watson on March 22 with an official ribbon cutting with family, friends, and members and staff of Livingston Parish Chamber on hand. Owner Marc Seals and his wife Christy have been in the windshield business for over 35 years. Started in FL, the Seals continued the business from their new home when they moved back to LA 20 years ago. A building was later added on the property which
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Kalon Clinic Now Open in Livingston
Kalon Clinic Now Open in Livingston Kalon Clinic celebrated its Grand Opening with an official ribbon cutting with the friends, family, Ambassadors and staff of Livingston Parish Chamber in attendance. Owner, Kacie Stewart and Nurse Practitioner, Lauren Arteaga said the business’ opening is all they dreamed of and more. Officially opened in November, Kalon, pronounced KAY-lon, from the Greek word kalos, meaning good, beautiful, is a one-stop shop for aesthetics and wellness in Livingston. The clinic
Firehouse Subs Reopens After Fire Next Door
Firehouse Subs Reopen in Denham Springs "It’s been an extremely long process but I could not be happier to see this open sign turn on today! I appreciate everyone who helped get this mess cleaned up. Come check us out in Denham Springs!" - Josh Culbreth Photo Creds: Josh Culbreth Owner of Firehouse Subs.
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Southern Knights Armory Now Open in Walker
Southern Knights Armory Now Open in WalkerSouthern Knights Armory celebrated the opening of their new location in Walker with an official ribbon cutting on February 24 with staff, family, friends, and officials from the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Chris Williams, Southern Knights Armory has served Livingston Parish and surrounding areas since 2020. After starting the business in a small shed at his home, Chris now has a storefront in Walker located at 9360 Florida Blvd Suite
Automotive Network, LLC Opens New Location in Denham Springs
Automotive Network, LLC Opens New Location in Denham SpringsAutomotive Network, LLC celebrated the official opening of their location at 815 Florida Ave. SW in Denham Springs on February 15 with staff and officials from Livingston Parish Chamber in attendance. Automotive Network, LLC buys, sells and trades quality pre-owned vehicles of all makes and models, with low mileage and great features. Owner, Jason Giamanco and his sales team are ready to assist customers with all their automotive needs. They can
Knapps, Barton Join Landmark Bank Team
Jennifer Knapps & Amie Barton come to Landmark Bank with over 30 years of banking experience. These Ladies have a vast knowledge in many areas of the financial sector that include lending, investments, personal and commercial banking. They previously worked at Regions Bank and Bank One (Chase Bank) over their careers in multiple roles and have proven to be very successful, both receiving many accolades over the years for their outstanding performance. For over 25 years they have both resided in the
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Jewell Med Spa Now Open in Denham Springs
Jewell Med Spa Now Open in Denham SpringsJewell Med Spa celebrated with an official ribbon cutting on January 27 with friends, family and officials from Livingston Parish Chamber. Owner, Jennifer Mitchell is ready to serve the Livingston Parish area for your wellness needs, and takes pride in building relationships to help clients improve their overall health. Services include hormone replacement, weight loss programs and functional medicine. Jewell Med Spa supports clients through education,
LP Chamber Recognizes 2022 Awards
Livingston Parish Chamber Recognizes 2022 Awards The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and business leaders for 2022 at their Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Winners for Business of the Year, Women’s Leadership and Livingston Future 5 were chosen for their contributions and impact in the Livingston Parish community. “We recognized 16 award winners in one exciting event” said Livingston Parish Chamber President/CEO April Wehrs. “The
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Kacie Stewart Recaps 2022, Announces Todd Caruso for Chairman’s Award Winner
Kacie Stewart Recaps 2022, Announces Todd Caruso for Chairman’s Award Winner Outgoing board chair, Kacie Stewart, addressed members of the chamber as she prepared to pass the gavel to 2023 board chair, James Moak. Kacie is a lifelong resident of the Town of Livingston, a business owner for the past ten years and an alderman for the town. She resides with her husband of 15 years, Blake, and their two sons. In the past year, Kacie has not only served as board chair, but has also started a new business,
T-Mobile Now Open in Watson
T-Mobile Now Open in WatsonT-Mobile celebrated the opening of its newest store location in the Watson area with an official ribbon cutting on December 22 with staff and Livingston Parish Chamber members and officials. Located at 34130 LA Highway 16, the store offers multiple options for wireless service with no annual contracts. The new location opened officially in November. Known as the Un-Carrier, T-Mobile prides itself on being customer focused. The store carries a variety of phones and other devices
Jersey Mike’s Now Open in Denham Springs
Jersey Mike’s Now Open in Denham SpringsJersey Mike’s is now open in Denham Springs and celebrated with several activities, including an official ribbon cutting on December 14 with staff, guests and Livingston Parish Chamber members and officials present. Franchise owner, Pete Amadeo was on hand to cut the ribbon with his team who were ready to serve their first customers. Prior to the opening, customers received a special fundraising coupon distributed through a grassroots effort allowing them to make
Hannah's Dancewear and Apparel Celebrates New Ownership
Hannah’s Dancewear and Apparel Celebrates New Ownership Hannah’s Dancewear and Apparel celebrated its new ownership with an official Ribbon Cutting on December 9 with staff, family, friends, and officials from Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce. Hannah’s Dancewear and Apparel first opened in 2003 and has been in the dance community ever since. Brandy Major, new owner of Hannah’s Dancewear and Apparel, first became a business owner in 2021 when she started an online business boutique that sells
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MainStay Suites Open for Extended Stay in Denham Springs
MainStay Suites Open for Extended Stay in Denham Springs MainStay Suites in Denham Springs, part of the Choice Hotel chain, officially cut the ribbon on their newly renovated hotel on December 8 with staff, guests and Livingston Parish Chamber officials on hand. Alpesh Patel purchased the former Candlewood Suites about a year and a half ago and has been making improvements ever since. Guest rooms have already received multiple upgrades including flooring, beds and other furniture, with more to
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MidCity Roofing Opens Office Location in Denham Springs
MidCity Roofing Opens Office Location in Denham SpringsMid City Roofing Services & Home Improvements LLC celebrated the opening of their new office location in Denham Springs with an official Ribbon Cutting on December 1 with staff, family, friends, and officials from Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce present. Located at 409 N. Range Ave. right across from Denham Springs Elementary, the old building received a complete renovation. A family-owned company, Mid City Roofing has served Baton Rouge and
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Resolute Fitness Now Open In Denham Springs
Resolute Fitness Now Open in Denham Springs Resolute Fitness celebrated it's opening with an official Ribbon Cutting on December 1 with staff, family, friends, clients, and Livingston Parish Chamber officials in attendance. Located at 240 Range 12 Blvd #116, in the space formerly occupied by Fit Body Boot Camp, clients will see a new look, but lots of familiar faces. Owners Annie Normand and Chase York have been working on the new venture since July 2022 when their former employer, Fit Body Boot
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The Reserve at Juban Lakes Holds Official Ribbon Cutting
The Reserve at Juban Lakes Holds Official Ribbon Cutting The Reserve at Juban Lakes celebrated their grand opening ceremony on October 26th with the Livingston Parish Chamber. President/CEO, CST Multifamily Real Estate Services, Tom Delahaye was on hand to cut the ribbon, along with a host of other stakeholders, Chamber staff and Ambassadors. The Reserve at Juban Lakes is comprised of 132 apartments of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedrooms in the gated access community. The apartment has many special
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AT&T Boosts Network Speeds in French Settlement
AT&T Boosts Network Speeds in French Settlement Network Expansion in French Settlement will help give AT&T customers better access to mobile internet French Settlement, La., OCT. 25, 2022 What’s the news?AT&T* customers and FirstNet® subscribers in French Settlement got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell tower to enhance the area’s coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service. Our investment is helping improve internet
Fit Body Boot Camp in Denham Springs Closes
Fit Body Boot Camp in Denham Springs ClosesIn a post on social media, Fit Body Boot Camp announces after 5 years they are closing. Friday, September 30th will be their last day. Owner Lamar Powell says “We’d like to thank everyone for your support over the past five years. While being a small business owner has its challenges it does come with some amazing blessings. One of which is the connections and friendships you make with your clients and in your community. Heather Powell set a very high standard for
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Pediatrics at Juban Celebrates Location with a Ribbon Cutting
Pediatrics at Juban Celebrates Location with a Ribbon CuttingPediatrics at Juban (formerly Kid Med) recently celebrated their new location in Juban Square with an official ribbon cutting. Briana Mayo, Nurse Practitioner, her husband Chad, and Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Kepper, who is one of their providers, were on hand for the ribbon cutting along with Pediatrics staff, representatives from Livingston Parish Chamber, family and friends. The Mayos are the owners of the clinic which was previously
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PitStop Car Wash Officially Opens in Denham Springs
PitStop Car Wash Officially Opens in Denham SpringsPitStop Car Wash is taking over in the former Ollie’s location in Denham Springs with a full re-branding marked by an official ribbon cutting on September 2. Heath Starns, District Manager, and his team were on hand for the event, as well as representatives from Livingston Parish Chamber. The Ollie’s brand was acquired by Mammoth Holdings which is headquartered in Atlanta and operates 107 conveyor car washes under multiple brands across the U.S. The
Smokin' Aces BBQ in Denham Springs Closes
Smokin’ Aces BBQ in Denham Springs Closes In a post on social media, Smokin’ Aces BBQ announced after almost three years they are closing. Smokin' Aces BBQ opened two months before the Covid-19 lockdown. The restaurant managed to stay open thanks to to-go and delivery orders. Nonetheless, the social post cites the rising prices of meats and goods as the reason the owners decided to close the doors. The restaurant recently underwent major renovations and revealed an updated menu. Owners note, "We gave
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The Covery at Juban Holds Official Ribbon Cutting
The Covery at Juban Holds Official Ribbon Cutting The Covery celebrated the opening of their Juban location with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on August 12 with Livingston Parish Chamber. Owner, and founder of the franchise E.K. Navan was on hand to cut the ribbon, as well as their staff, Chamber Ambassadors, and other guests. The Covery was founded in 2021 by the same ownership of Regymen Fitness which includes Navan, along with Troy Acher and Donnie Jarreau. The Juban location marks their 4th
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Bankston Law Firm & Good Deeds Title Co. Celebrates New Location
Bankston Law Firm & Good Deeds Title Co. Celebrates New LocationBankston Law Firm and Good Deeds Title Co. has a new home – still in Albany, LA – but now in a beautiful new building right near Albany Town Hall. Owner and Attorney Leslie Bankston was on hand to cut the ribbon at the official opening on August 19, along with public officials, Chamber Ambassadors, and a multitude of family and friends. Bankston Law Firm has been open since June 2015 and specializes in Family Law, Personal Injury and
MedCentris Wound Healing Institute holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new Denham Springs location
MedCentris Wound Healing Institute holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new Denham Springs locationMedCentris Wound Healing Institute held an official ribbon cutting ceremony on June 30. The open-house event was attended by various Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors along with MedCentris personnel and founders Dr. Shaun Carpenter and Mr. Todd Shaffett. “This is a great day for us, opening up a clinic here in Denham Springs,” Carpenter began in a statement to the attendees. “This is a
Livingston Parish won a Telly!
Livingston Parish won a Telly! Livingston Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau has been selected as a Telly Winner for their video showcasing the unique spirit and life in Livingston Parish. Albany, LA Livingston Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau with Paul Catalanotto worked to create a video, “Livingston Parish Unusual Times,” showcasing the strength and spirit of Livingston Parish during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The video walks through life in Livingston Parish from the waterways
Firestone Complete Auto Care Holds Official Ribbon Cutting
Firestone Complete Auto Care Holds Official Ribbon Cutting Firestone Complete Auto Care opened their new location at 27860 Juban Road, Denham Springs, a few months before the official opening that was held on Thursday, June 9, 2022. The location offers a new option for automotive repairs and service with continued growth to the Juban Crossing Development area. The store is managed by Terrance Appleberry, who has extensive experience and is the former manager of the Hammond location. At the
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Morningside at Juban Lakes Celebrates Official Opening
Morningside at Juban Lakes Celebrates Official Opening in Denham SpringsMorningside at Juban Lakes, a new apartment community for seniors, official opened on May 26 in Denham Springs. CST Multifamily Real Estate Services hosted a ribbon cutting with Livingston Parish Chamber, officials and residents, held in the newly completed Commons area of the new community. The $20 million development adds much-needed housing for senior residents who are 55 years of age and older with limited incomes. The community,
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Buzzed Bull Creamery/Roll On In Holds Official Ribbon Cutting
Buzzed Bull/Roll On In Holds Official Ribbon CuttingBuzzed Bull Creamery/Roll On In celebrated the opening of the joint business with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on May 10 with Livingston Parish Chamber. Owners Natalie and Ken Davis were on hand for the event, as well as their staff, Chamber Ambassadors, and other officials. The business is co-owned by the Davis’ along with partner, Zach Braud. Buzzed Bull Creamery features a liquid nitrogen creamery with hand-crafted ice cream and milkshakes
CenterWell Senior Primary Care Celebrates Grand Opening
CenterWell Senior Primary Care Celebrates Official Grand Opening The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of CenterWell Senior Primary Care’s newest clinic in Denham Springs with an official ribbon cutting. CenterWell Senior Primary is a network of one-stop doctor’s offices that offer complete care for Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients, with a focus on senior primary care. Each location is home to a care team staffed by doctors, care coaches, behavioral health
Direct Auto Opens in Walker
Direct Auto Opens in Walker Direct Auto recently celebrated the opening of their newest location in Walker with an official ribbon cutting with Livingston Parish Chamber. Founded in 1991, the company offers affordable auto insurance, term life, roadside assistance, and vehicle protection plans. Direct Auto also specializes in providing coverage for high-risk drivers. The new location is inside Walmart at 27270 Walker South Road, Walker, LA. Direct Auto can be reached at (225) 271-2317. About the
Green Select Program Open Soon to Entergy Louisiana Customers
Green Select program open soon to Entergy Louisiana customers Renewable program available for those who opt-inBATON ROUGE, La. – Entergy Louisiana customers will soon be able to take advantage of a program that allows them to align a portion of their monthly electric usage with renewable energy credits.Beginning this May, the Green Select option gives residential and business customers in Louisiana the power to match some or all their electricity usage with clean, renewable energy generated in state.
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Screen-Shot Device Repair Celebrates Second Location in Walker
Screen-Shot Device Repair Opens Second Location in Walker Screen-Shot Device Repair celebrated the opening of a second location with an official ribbon cutting held by the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Screen-Shot Device Repair is a veteran owned and operated business. Owner, Casey Petitjean has over 10 years of experience in this industry and is excited to offer his services in Denham Springs and now at his second location in Walker. Screen-Shot Device Repair
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LouisiAndy's Seafood Celebrates Official Opening
LouisiAndy’s Seafood Celebrates Official OpeningThe Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of LouisiAndy’s Seafood in Livingston, LA with an official ribbon cutting. Owner Andy Luther was born and raised in Venice Louisiana where he grew up learning about the seafood industry. In 2016, he started his own seafood business. Having great success, he knew it was time to move forward in making his business bigger and better. LouisiAndy’s Seafood Drive Thru officially
Sport Clips Founder Gordon Logan and Local Franchisee Aydell Honored by International Franchise Association
Sport Clips Haircut's Founder Gordon Logan and Franchisee Jeremy Aydell honored by International Franchise Association GEORGETOWN, Texas (March 3, 2022) – Gordon Logan, Sport Clips Haircuts founder and chairman, received the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) 2021 William Rosenberg Foundation Leadership Award at its recent annual convention in San Diego. The honor is given to "an individual who has made a significant contribution to franchise education and to the IFA Foundation through
Elite Chiropractic Celebrates Renovation and Expansion of Services
Elite Chiropractic Celebrates Renovation and Expansion of Services Elite Chiropractic has been in Livingston Parish for quite some time with locations in Walker and Albany and recently underwent a renovation, as well as an expansion of services. With the addition of C.A.M. Wellness (Complementary Alternative Medicine) and innovative equipment, Dr. Ron McMorris’ patients now have an alternative to drugs and surgery, or they can use this method to get off of drugs faster after surgery. Elite
Ochsner Continues Expanding Healthcare with Jan. 5 Opening of a New Health Center in Frost
Contact: Daryl Cetnar For Immediate Release w-225-761-5903 / daryl.cetnar@ochsner.org Jan. 5, 2022 Ochsner Continues Expanding Healthcare with Jan. 5 Opening of a New Health Center in Frost BATON ROUGE – Annual visits to a primary care physician are crucial for personal healthcare. Primary care physicians coordinate care and steer patients to
Leadership Livingston Class of 2022 Selected
Leadership Livingston selected its 10th class since inception of the program. The class notified of their selection and held their first meet up in August. Regular class sessions began in September. “The class of 2022 has had the opportunity to get together and is enthusiastic about the coming year. We all know if we wait for the perfect to get moving, in today’s world, we may be waiting a long time. Never has leadership development been more important than now. We heard from graduates following the
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Albany Business Opens New, Permanent Location
Hebert, Johnson and Associates expanded from one Ponchatoula location into an additional location in Albany several years ago. On Tuesday, August 4, 2021, they took the move to the next level when they cut the ribbon on their permanent location. Phil Hebert, founder and owner, stated Livingston Parish is his home. He addressed those in attendance by stating he grew up in Springfield and feel like he has made a full circle. He applauded Town of Albany officials on the ease of working with them to finalize
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Bank of Zachary Grand Opening
Livingston Parish Chamber welcomed Bank of Zachary to Livingston Parish with a Grand Opening. The Livingston Parish Chamber recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening that was meant to be last year. The event included a speech from the President and CEO, Mark Marrioneaux who gave mention and thanks to everyone that contributed to the new location in Watson. This is also a great transition for most Bank of Zachary employees, having most currently residing in or originally from
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Brandon G. Thompson Opens New Location in Denham Springs
Livingston Parish Chamber welcomed Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home to the Livingston Parish community with a ribbon cutting on their newest location. Owners Brandon G. Thompson and Martha McKneely Thompson were delighted to finally be able to welcome family, friends, and Chamber members at the long-awaited ceremony held on May 10. The Thompsons expressed their gratitude to everyone who helped along the way in making their dream a reality, including their staff who were all in attendance. The family at
Dr. Cynthia Baker, O.D. & Associates is Now Louisiana Eye Care
Exciting things are happening in our office and we are so excited to fill you in! Dr. Cynthia Baker, O.D. has been serving the Denham Springs community and its' surrounding areas for over 37 years. In January 2020, her daughter, Dr. Celeste Baker DiCarlo purchased the family practice and has renamed the office Louisiana Eye Care. Dr. Baker is very passionate about optometry and is excited to serve her patients for many years to come as a part time provider at our clinic along with her daughter, Dr.
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Livingston Parish Women's Leadership Award Winners 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: April Wehrs |chamber@livingstonparishchamber.org | (225) 665-8155Women’s Leadership Awards Announced (Denham Springs, La.) – The Livingston Parish Chamber Announced the 2020 recipients of the Women’s Leadership Awards on Friday, Dec. 11 at the Women’s Leadership Event. The awards rounded out an event with dynamic speaker, Tina Schaffer, M.Ed, SHRM-SCP, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, and Fitness Instructor, Regional Vice President of Human Resources, Franciscan Missionaries of Our
Alexis Ducorbier State Farm Ribbon Cutting
State Farm Agent, Alexis Ducorbier, celebrated a ribbon-cutting with the Livingston Parish Chamber for their new Juban Crossing location on Friday, February 14, 2020. The ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked off the Grand Opening and attendance included the Insurance Account Representatives Rani Kliebert, Brenda Doughty, Melissa T. Donaldson, and Zach Vidrine. Alexis thanked her husband, family, customers, friends, and the Livingston Parish Chamber for helping her make this opening a success. ServPro and
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Raising Canes Walker Holds Ribbon Cutting with Livingston Parish Chamber
“People have been asking when there was going to be a Cane’s in Walker literally since we opened the first location,” said Todd Graves, Raising Cane’s founder and CEO. The answer was Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 10 am. Opening the doors at the first Raising Cane’s location in Walker was preceded by a Grand Opening celebration and Ribbon Cutting ceremony. The Walker High band, Cane III, national BMX Champion Terry Adams and many others were a part of the celebration which included a Ribbon Cutting ceremony
Livingston Parish Business Awards Announced for 2018
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce recognized 11 local businesses as “Businesses of the Year” Wednesday at their Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. Winners were chosen for their leadership in the business community and their dedication and impact in Livingston Parish. Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, April Wehrs, said that the awards help highlight the important role that businesses play in the community. “These businesses are essential partners to the Livingston Parish
Chamber Member Jefferson Financial Donates $1,000 for Elderly
(Denham Springs, LA) – After learning about the needs of the elderly to stay warm at a Chamber of Commerce meeting, employees at Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union went into action. They donated $1,000 to the Livingston Council on Aging to assist local seniors as temperatures dropped into the 30s and 40s this week in Livingston Parish. “Elderly people are calling daily in need of heaters and heating blankets in order to get through this winter season,” notes LCOA’s Executive Director, Kay Granger.
Charlie's Reopening, Airborne Soft Opening & LeFleur's Restaurant Closes
Business News Week of September 10thDianette Busbin is the new manager atSouthern Properties. She is an experienced realtor in South Louisiana with eight years in the business, which makes her the perfect person to manage the successful, multi-agent branch of Berkshire Hathaway. We’re jumping for joy. Denham Spring’s first trampoline park, Airborne Extreme, is set to have a soft opening on September 20 and a grand opening on September 29. The facility includes a trampoline room, foam pit, ninja course and
Gator Millworks Names Lacey Meier VP & CEO Awarded 40 Under 40
Gator Millworks Promotes Lacey Meier to Vice President of Pre-Construction Gator Millworks is pleased to announce the promotion of Lacey Meier from Project Estimator to Vice President of Pre-Construction. In this new role, Lacey will be tasked with coordinating and overseeing all estimating and pre-construction efforts for Gator Millworks. “I am so appreciative for this opportunity to help reshape and drive this company forward. I plan to help structure and implement organization in the pre-construction
Leaps and Bounds Sports Center Has 20th ''Birthday Party''
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELeaps and Bounds Sports Center to Celebrate 20th “Birthday” Saturday The Denham Springs based acrobatic gym will celebrate 20 years of business and fun this Saturday at their location on Eden Church Rd. The Birthday Bash will be held from 11 am- 3 pm and include games, an obstacle course face painting and prizes, including a month of tuition. The event is free to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend and celebrate the long-standing Denham Springs business.
All Star Automotive Group Adds Two Denham Locations
Denham Springs became home to two new All Star dealerships this June. All Star Nissan and All Star Kia held ribbon cutting ceremonies on June 27 and 29 at a facility facing I-12 across from the Juban Crossing Shopping Center. The Nissan location is over 35 thousand square feet and holds 26 service bays. All Star doubled the size of the previous Florida Boulevard location and increased the staff. The Kia location brings 30 new jobs to Livingston Parish. All Star Automotive group has 11 dealerships and
Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 4 Acquires Property on Satsuma Road for New FIre House
Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 4 acquires property on Satsuma Road for new fire house Walker, LA – The Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 4 (LPFPD4) acquired .88 acres of property on Satsuma Road from the Livingston Parish School Board. Plans are being developed to construct a new fire station on the property, located south of the North Oaks Hospital. “We are excited about building a new station to better
Livingston Parish Business Award Winners Named
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the 9 recipients for its 2016 Annual Business of the Year Awards. The award winners were recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on January 25, 2017. The recipients stood out for their outstanding businesses and their impact to both the Livingston Parish economy and community. Nominees and applicants were sent out of state for judging by an independent panel. the awards were presented to the winners with 200 plus guests
Big Mike's Reopens After Bar Rescue
Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill is now back in business beginning October 25 after the historic August flood following help from Bar Rescue on Spike TV. Not your typical Bar Rescue, but a rebirth of a community favorite. The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sunday, October 16, 2016 to welcome them back. Big Mike's is a loyal member and named the the chamber's 2013 Small Business of the Year. As part of their "Back 2 Biz" Initiatives, the Chamber is honored to have been a part
Back 2 Biz - Livingston Parish Chamber
Like all Chambers of Commerce, the Livingston Parish Chamber is the community’s “front door” to business. The chamber is set up to represent and promote the area’s economy and encourage local business in order to broaden the tax base and provide employment. Back 2 Biz is a community wide initiative launched in August 2016 by the Livingston Parish Chamber to promote and accelerate the Livingston Parish business and economy following the historic flooding earlier that month. The Chamber hopes to promote
BAR RESCUE at Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill, Denham Springs
Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill is getting BACK 2 BIZ with help fromBAR RESCUE! This is not your typical bar rescue...but a rebirth of a local favorite after the flood. Join Them at their Kick-Off Events This Week: Wednesday, October 12 / 5:00 pmBAR RESCUE at Big Mike's KICK OFF Event - Be On TV!More Info Here Thursday, October 13 / 2:30 pmCOCKTAIL TESTING will be held at Office Bar in Baton RougeMore Info Here Friday, October 14 / 5:00 pmSOFT OPENING at OFFICE BAR in Baton RougeMore Info
North Oaks Medical Center Achieves Designation as Level II Trauma Center
North Oaks Shock Trauma Center has earned official verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and designation from the Louisiana Department of Health as a Level II Trauma Center. Strategically located at the intersection of Interstates 12 and 55, known as the “Crossroads of the South,” North Oaks is the only Level II center serving Region 9, which is comprised of Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany and Washington parishes, and one of five designated trauma centers in
23 Graduate from 2016 Leadership Livingston Program, Impacts Thousands in Parish
On the evening of Tuesday, June 21, the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted a graduation event in celebration of their Leadership Livingston class of 2016. This concludes the 4th successful year of the Leadership program. This year’s graduating class of 23 tackled a total of 4 community projects. Combined, these projects influenced multiple communities over the entire parish. Projects included lighting in Denham Springs Antique District, a community park in Town of Albany, a helipad in Killian,
Todd Caruso Named to Chamber Board of Directors
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcomes Todd Caruso, Attorney at Law, as the newest Board Member. Todd will be filling an unexpired term. “Todd brings an expertise in labor law, employment, and business law, and insight that is valuable to the Chamber Membership,” explains Chairman Brian Abels. “I am honored to be selected for the Livingston Parish Chamber Board of Directors,” Caruso says. “As a Livingston Parish business owner and lifelong resident, I look forward to
Chamber supports three parish tax proposals
As an economic development organization and the only chamber of commerce representing Livingston Parish, the Chamber today voices support of the detention center and the two school tax proposals on the April 9th ballot. “While it is always tough to endorse any tax, particularly in these times, the economic impact to the parish and investment in the future of the parish weighed more heavily in the decision. As a business organization, the chamber recognizes the positive impact that education has on the
Chamber Celebrates Opening of New Jambalaya Restaurant in Denham
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA – On Friday, February 12, Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Pot & Paddle Jambalaya Kitchen. The restaurant and catering franchise is located at Juban Crossing in Denham Springs. Chamber Members joined Pot & Paddle’s managers, owners, and staff to officially welcome them to their new location. Pot and Paddle serves authentic Cajun cuisine from jambalaya to pastalaya and desert. Their menu satisfies not only the taste buds of lifelong Cajuns, but visitors
Announcing Let's Put Our Cities on the Map in Livingston Parish
Let's Put LIVINGSTON PARISH on the map! Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce 1st in the state of Louisiana to sign up for Google's Let's Put Our Cities On The Map! Stay on the look out for future announcements.
Chamber hosts Parish Council candidates in orientation
New Livingston Parish Council members hoping to build positive working relationship with parish administrationHeidi R. Kinchen | hkinchen@theadvocate.comDec. 24, 2015; 0:53 p.m.Full Article Here Eager to start work immediately after taking office next month, the nine newly elected members of the Livingston Parish Council have been meeting to learn more about the job and to open discussions about who will lead the board as chairman. Incoming Livingston Parish Council. Members will be sworn in Jan.
Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for ZAXBY'S
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome ZAXBY’s to their new location in Denham Springs. The ribbon cutting was held the morning of Monday, December 21 before their grand opening event. Chamber Members joined Zaxby’s managers and staff to officially welcome them to their location in Denham Springs. Zaxby’s also hosted a Grand Opening event following the ribbon cutting where the first one hundred customers received free Zaxby’s for a year! Zaxby’s strive to stay
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at The Taylor Clinic
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at The Taylor Clinic The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting welcoming The Taylor Clinic to their new location. The ribbon cutting was held Thursday, November 19. Dr. Jim Taylor of the Taylor Clinic has practiced in Livingston Parish for the last 11 years. Formerly employed by a hospital system, he is now establishing an independent practice focused on the patient-centered principles of Family Medicine. Dr. Taylor graduated from LSU School of Medicine in New
Congressman Garret Graves to Address the Chamber Business Community
Congressman Garret Graves to Address the Chamber Business Community The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce will host their General Membership Luncheon on August 26th. Guest speakers will include Congressman Garret Graves and Jeffrey Martin of Regions Bank. Congressman Graves will give attendees an update from the Nation’s Capital. This is the first time the Congressman returns to report to the Chamber business community since their debate last year. Jeffrey Martin, Business Banking Executive
Chamber Announces Leadership Livingston 2016 Class
Chamber Announces Leadership Livingston 2016 ClassThe Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce proudly announced the 2016 Leadership Livingston class during a Meet & Greet event. The event was held on the evening of August 4 at North Oaks Health System off Satsuma. This is the chamber’s 4th Leadership Class. The class of 25 includes the following:Amie Barton | Regions Bank Amy Konieczka | Amy Konieczka Photography Brittni Blankenship | Quality Engineering & Surveying Carl Duplessis | Jefferson Financial
2015 Livingston Parish Business Prioirites
Livingston Parish Business Leaders Announce state priorities for 2015 Legislative Session The Chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee hosted the State Delegation representing Livingston Parish to discuss the 2015 Legislative Session and the priorities for the parish in regards to business. Representatives Pope, Hodges and Schexnaydre plus Senator Erdey attended. Representative Mack and Senators White and Amedee were unable to attend. Business leaders in attendance were Wayne Dugas / Lard Oil, Craig
Dr. Donald St.Angelo joins Advanced Dental Care
Dr. Donald St.Angelo grew up in Denham Springs. He attended Denham Springs High School where he graduated in 2002. He then went on to LSU to receive his bachelors degree in Biological Sciences. After completing his undergraduate studies he attended the LSU School of Dentistry where he earned his DDS. Dr St. Angelo still lives in his home town of Denham Springs with his wife Jessica,son Max and expecting baby Eli any day now. It is his privilege to provide gentle and caring oral health care to his
Livingston Parish Chamber to award $23,000 in Scholarships
Press Release: For Immediate Release March 20, 2012Contact: April Wehrs, 225-665-8155 april@livingstonparishchamber.orgLivingston Parish Chamber to award $23,000 in Scholarships The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce has received over 100 applications for the Academic, Alice Sibley and Ability Beyond Scholarships. The Chamber’s Education Committee Chair, Shannon Bernard states this is the highest number of applicants to date. “We are very pleased with the student’s response to this scholarship
