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YOUR OPINION MATTERS!
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS QUICK & EASY
CHAMBER MINI SURVEY!
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The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce holds the opinions of its members in the highest regard.
Help the Chamber and its leadership gear up for 2015 by taking this quick and easy survey.
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The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Women in Business Conference will be held on November 14, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. at the Rapides Foundation, followed by a luncheon at the Diamond Grill featuring a keynote speaker.
The purpose of the event is to:
- Celebrate the contributions and value women bring to the workplace, government and culture.
- Create local market and organizational cultures in which women can reach their full potential.
- Build eminence and strengthen important community and business relationships.
- Encourage more women to pursue elected office.
Highlights of this year's conference include an address by Col. Kristin Goodwin, Commander, 2nd Bomber Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base and a keynote address by Sidney Bazan, owner of Bella Nut Butters and the founder of the NOLA Entrepreneurs Network in New Orleans. There will also be breakout sessions covering a wide variety topics of interest to female executives, employees and entrepreneurs.
Contact the Chamber at 318.442.6671 for Sponsorship opportunities.
More information to come soon!
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors thus far:
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
FOR CONSIDERATION
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The November 4, 2014 election will include fourteen constitutional amendments for consideration by
Louisiana voters.
The Central Louisiana Chamber has taken positions of support on three of the proposed amendments: 1,
2, and 4.
More about amendments 1, 2, and 4, and the Chamber's position can be found here.
The full list of Constitutional Amendments for Considerate can be found here.
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LSUA CONTINUING EDUCATION
TO OFFER FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPERVISION TRAINING
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For the second time this year, Fundamentals of Supervision Training will be held on the LSUA Campus. The three-day course is delivered by four distinguished and experienced instructors from LSU in Baton Rouge's campus.
Course Code: PBMFS
Fee: $1195
CEUs: 1.8
Monday, November 3 - Wednesday, November 5
8:30 am to 4:30 pm at LSUA
Earlier this year, 36 young supervisors from UTLX, AFCO Industries, Kerotest, Eclectic Products, RoyOMartin, Gilchrist Construction, Weyerhaeuser, Crest Industries, Beta Engineering, and Hayes Manufacturing took the course. All of the evaluations indicated that the instructors were excellent. And their managers have reported a marked improvement in their performance as supervisors and leaders in their respective companies.
According to Wayne Denley, CLEDA's Business and Expansion Manager, "The COSS offering is important to the businesses in central Louisiana because it is the first time that LSUA has brought this training to our region. Prior to this class, companies had to rely on more expensive courses from private providers or sent their employees to Baton Rouge for five days."
Several spots have already been reserved. To ensure that your employee can receive the training this year, the time to reserve their place is now.
For more information, please contact Lisa Verma at 225.578.4316 or [email protected]
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SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES
IS NOW HIRING MORE THAN 100 EMPLOYEES
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Looking for a good job? More than 100 full-time, new Customer Service positions are being added in Central Louisiana within the next few days. Sutherland Global Services is now hiring Customer Service Representatives and Patient Services Representatives to work in its Alexandria office.
"A number of Central Louisiana businesses are adding employees right now. We are very pleased to see Sutherland Global Services adding these new positions," says CLEDA President, Jim Clinton. "This speaks to the confidence Sutherland has placed in the high quality of our workforce," he added.
"The Chamber applauds Sutherland Global for adding over 100 new jobs," said Deborah Randolph, Central LA Chamber President. "The company was the recipient of the 2013 Bizzy Award for Best New Business, so its growth has occurred quickly."
Please lick immediately on the CLEDA logo and click one of the links to apply. Applicants will be directed to an online application.
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You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce. Don't forget to add [email protected] to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox!
Sincerely,
The Central LA Chamber of Commerce
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The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
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Business Executive & Representative Lance Harris District 25
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invites you to attend the Fall Business Expo & Strategic Luncheon with guest speaker, Representative lance Harris. Representative Harris is an entrepreneur and business owner. He will discuss his own road to success as a businessman and how it shapes his service as a legislator. He will also address key issues of concern to businesses and industries that will be considered by the state legislature in 2015.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
CONVENTION HALL @ ALEXANDRIA CITY HALL
932 Third Street, Alexandria
The Chamber is hosting this event to showcase great businesses in central Louisiana and provide new members with an opportunity to highlight their products and services. Fellow Chamber members are encouraged to walk through the Expo to view the booths before and after the luncheon.
RSVP
by Thursday, October 16
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT
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INDIVIDUAL SEAT
(MEAL INCLUDED)
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PRICE
| Chamber Member
| $20 | New Chamber Member
(Joined as of October 2013) | $15 | | Non-Chamber Member |
$25
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CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR THE EVENT
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TABLE SPONSORSHIP
(INCLUDES LUNCH FOR 8, FREE EXPO BOOTH, TABLE SIGNAGE & LISTING IN ALL PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS)
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PRICE
| | Chamber Member | $250 | New Chamber Member
(Joined as of October 2013 | $187.50 |
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR EXPO BOOTH
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EXPO BOOTH
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PRICE
| New Chamber Member
(Joined as of October 2013) | Free! | | Luncheon & Expo Sponsors | Free! | | Chamber Member | $50 |
or call 318.442.6671
A Special Thanks to our sponsors thus far:
 
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NOVEMBER STRATEGIC LUNCHEON SCHEDULED
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 The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce will hold its November Strategic Luncheon on Monday, November 10, 2014, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Convention Hall at Alexandria City Hall (915 Third Street, Alexandria).
The November Strategic Luncheon is
being sponsored by
More details coming soon!
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YPG OF CENLA TO HOST
"THIRD THURSDAY"
NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR
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The Young Professionals Group of
Central Louisiana will host a
"Third Thursday"
Networking Happy Hour!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
5:00pm to 8:00pm
at the
United Way Wild Cook-Off
under the YPG cooking team tent
 
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EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP YOU GET IT ALL DONE, BETTER. |
DON'T CHECK FACEBOOK -
Drake Baer spent most of 2013 writing about productivity, and when he needed a break he says the thing that kept him going wasn't checking social media or email. Instead, he says he goes for a walk, gets a snack to stave off hunger, or sneaks into a conference room for a brief bit of meditation.
Author: Kathleen Davis, Leadership Editor for FastCompany.com. Previously, she has worked as an editor at Entrepreneur.com, WomansDay.com and Popular Photography magazine.
Source: http://www.fastcompany.com/3024252/11-expert-tips-to-help-you-be-more-productive-in-2014
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RIBBON CUTTING
CELEBRATIONS
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click on the photo to view
Rapides Parish Fair
Stranger's BBQ
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