Make your Chamber Membership work for you. We encourage our new Chamber members to attend our upcoming Membership Orientation meeting. This is your opportunity to meet the Chamber staff, introduce your business, and familiarize yourself with the variety of benefits we offer in order to get connected.

At the orientation, you will meet the Chamber's executive leadership and receive an informal presentation covering all you need to know to start making your Chamber membership work for you.

Topics covered include:

Plan of Work

Chamber Committees

Networking Events

Upcoming Special Events

Member Services

Programs

Whether you're a new or existing member, Member Orientation is a great way to start maximize the value of your Chamber membership.

September 16

5 pm - 6 pm

Seating is limited, please RSVP at 318.442.6671. For more information, contact �Lindsey Morone.

MURPHY USA BREAKS GROUND FOR NEWEST STATION IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA

Congratulations to new Chamber member, Murphy USA, for breaking ground on its newest location in central Louisiana, 2052 North Mall Drive in Alexandria. This location will offer fuel, a full convenient store and will be open 24 hours to fill the needs of the community. It is projected to open in late October or early November 2014.

USS ALEXANDRIA OFFICERS & SAILORS MAKE VISIT TO CENTRAL LOUISIANA

From September 4 through 11, the City of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, The Alexandria-Pineville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority, Million Air and the England Authority had the pleasure of hosting distinguished officers and sailors of the USS Alexandria.

The crew members visiting central Louisiana are Lt. Cmdr. Ken Cooke, who is second in command; Lt. j.g. Justin Brantley; Senior Chief Petty Officer Rodney Langley; Chief Petty Officer Ian Martin; Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian Swanson; and 3rd Class Petty Officer Brett Edwards.

The crew was treated in true southern style with lunch at Kent House, where Mayor Jacques Roy presented them each with Keys to the City of Alexandria and declared Friday, September 5 "USS Alexandria Appreciation Day." They were honored by the Chamber's Military Affairs Committee and the England Authority to a "Food, Friends, & Football" social hosted at Million Air, a visit to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Pineville, breakfast at the Officers Club on Camp Beauregard, just to name a few.

The USS Alexandria (SSN 757) is a Los Angeles-class attack submarine. It is one of three Navy ships that have been named after Alexandria, La., and Alexandria, Va. It was christened June 23, 1990. Ned Randolph, who was mayor of Alexandria at the time, took part in commissioning and launch ceremonies.

YPG OF CENLA TO HOST

"THIRD THURSDAY"

NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

The Young Professionals Group of

Central Louisiana will host a

"Third Thursday"

Networking Happy Hour!

Thursday, September 18, 2014

5:00pm to 8:00pm

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

SEPTEMBER STRATEGIC LUNCHEON

& CONGRESSIONAL FORUM

The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce

will host a

Congressional Forum featuring the

Fifth Congressional District Candidates.

A question and answer session will provide an opportunity to discuss issues important

to your business.

Monday, September 22

11:30am to 1:00pm

Country Inn & Suites

2424 Monroe Highway, Pineville

Admission

$20 per individual ($25 for non-Chamber members), includes meal

Table Sponsor: $250

Includes meals for eight, table signage and name/logo on promotional material

RSVP by Thursday, September 25

Or call 318.442.6671

To date, eight of the nine 5th Congressional District Candidates will be in attendance:

Ralph Lee Abraham

Eliot Barron

Harris Brown

Zach Dasher

Clyde Holloway

Jamie Mayo

Congressman Vance McAllister

Ed Tarpley

Please take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet with your Fifth Congressional District candidates, network, and become involved in advocating for issues vital to our community.

A special thanks to our sponsors thus far:

FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS WITH

BUSINESS AFTER OURS

On Tuesday, September 9, The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce was honored to celebrate the Food Bank of Central Louisiana's 25th anniversary with a Business After Ours. Along with great food, music, and networking, staff of the Food Bank unveiled its newest campaign, "From Hunger to Hope," as well as its bold plan for the future, renovating its current location and building two new facilities across the street.

The Chamber wishes the Food Bank of Central Louisiana success with these new and exciting endeavors.

HEALTHCARE REFORM

TOWN HALL MEETING SET

EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP YOU

GET IT ALL DONE, BETTER.

Write an old-fashioned To-Do list

Sometimes the simplest methods are the best. "Every day, I write down the various tasks I want to accomplish and check them off as I go through them and complete them," said Francesca Gino, a professor at Harvard Business School, and author of Sidetracked: Why Our Decisions Get Derailed and How We Can Stick To The Plan.

"Seeing the progress makes me feel good and, research says, more productive. It also helps me be a bit more realistic in understanding what I can accomplish every day, and which tasks are top priority," she says.

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Source: http://www.fastcompany.com/3024252/11-expert-tips-to-help-you-be-more-productive-in-2014