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Welcome to our Member Pulse email blast. Every month we will bring you the latest in member news and updates. If you would like to be considered for our next member pulse email, please email kmcgee@neworleanschamber.org with a 50 word or less description by May 18th.

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International CTIA WIRELESS 2012

International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 to Bring 40,000 Attendees & Expected Economic Impact of $47 Million to New Orleans May 8-10


International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 offers free registration to area business owners, educational faculty, staff and students when it convenes in New Orleans May 8-10, bringing together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking opportunities.

FREE REGISTRATION FOR LOCALS:
Business owners, undergraduate and graduate college students, educational faculty and staff who are in the area and want to register for free access should go to
www.ctiashows.com/freepa
ss, enter the code "NAWLINS," select "CTIA-The Wireless Association" as your sponsoring company and "
go to www.ctiashows.com/freepass, enter the code "NAWLINS," select "CTIA-The Wireless Association" as your sponsoring company and "Platinum Pass" as your Registration Option. 
 

 
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
Halls A-G
May 8-10, 2012

Click Here for more information and to register


National Tourism Week Rally

 

Every year in mid-May, the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with our major tourism partners, join cities across the United States to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and the industry that employs more than 74,000 locals and brings $5 billion to our city annually. We expect approximately 700 people to attend the luncheon and we have an exciting program planned.

Celebrate National Tourism Week Gathering 8:30 a.m. at Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street. The parade starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp and will roll through the French Quarter and end with a press conference. 
      

Hotel Monteleone

214 Royal St.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

9:00 AM-10:00 AM  

Free and Open to Public   

 

 Click Here  for more information   

Expanding Horizons 2012
A Workshop for Small Businesses Entering International Markets

        


Sheraton New Orleans  

500 Canal Street 

Thursday, May 10, 2012 

    

 Click Here  for more information   

The Green Natties: First Annual Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony

        

You're invited to New Orleans' first ever Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony, the Green Natties!  For the past year, 60 incredible organizations in our City have competed in demonstrating their positive social and environmental impact on our region. 

Come cheer on your favorite restaurant, company, or non-profit as we recognize their incredible service to our community!
 
Eiffel Society
2040 Saint Charles Ave.

 Thursday, May 10, 2012

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM  

    

 Click Here  for more information   

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes  


Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center
4545 Williams Blvd.
Friday, May 11th
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

 Click Here  to for more information  

   

Crawfish Mambo Cook-Off & Music Festival at the University of New Orleans 

 

Join your friends from the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce for Crawfish Mambo. All-you-can-eat crawfish and a competition to be the best crawfish boil team in New Orleans

University of New Orleans
Lakefront Campus
Main Quad on UNO Campus
2000 Lakeshore Dr.
Saturday, May 12th
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

 

Tickets can be purchased at www.crawfishmambo.com or visiting any First NBC Bank branch. 


For more information, call (504) 280-2586 or visit the Crawfish Mambo website listed above.  
 

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

       


 

 

Applications for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Delgado Community College are due on May 14, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

 

     

 Click Here for more information   

Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Luncheon
Help us celebrate National Salvation Army Week! Learn more about The Salvation Army by joining us for a Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, May 16th.  Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon followed by a tour.  Please RSVP to Kristine Dvorak at 504-899-4569 Ext. 317 by May 1st. 


The Salvation Army
New Orleans Area Command
4526 South Claiborne Avenue
Wednesday, May 16th 

Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon followed by a tour.

Please RSVP to Kristine Dvorak at 504-899-4569 Ext. 317 by May 1st.

 Click Herefor more information

Rules of Engagement:Social Media Marketing Strategies for Small Business Success

 

 

 

     

      


New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center
859 Convention Center Blvd.
Tuesday, May 22nd
1:00 PM-4:00 PM

FREE Admission

 Click Here for more information and 
to register

Chamber After 5  

Cocktail Bar at The Windsor Court 

 

    

 

 

    


Cocktail Bar at the
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street
Wednesday, May 23rd
5:30pm-7:30pm

Click Here for more information and 
to register

Cyber Security is Good Business Workshop 2012  



ITT Technical College
140 James Drive East
St. Rose, LA
Friday, May 25, 2012
1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

For more information and to register, please go to
www.lsbdc.org

   

 

 

Diaz Nola Photography  


Diaz Nola Photography is offering a Summer Special for the month of MAY! Book ANY Photo Shoot in MAY for $175- portraits, engagements, family, baby, maternity (**excluding weddings and events).

Shoots that are booked in May do not have to take place in May. Take advantage NOW and SAVE!!!

 Click Here  to for more information  

   

Festigals 2012 


This June 22-24, New Orleans is the place to be when FestiGals brings women from around the country together for empowerment workshops, networking, cultural activities and fabulous fun, including a Bodacious Bras for a Cause Luncheon & Auction featuring Hoda Kotb.

Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal St.
Jun. 22nd-Jun. 24th

 

 Click Here  to for more information  

   

2012 Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans   


Whether you're in the market for a new home, love touring beautiful houses, or learning about the latest building techniques, the 2012 Parade of Homes is a must-attend event for you!  

The Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater New Orleans, will take place on the weekends of June 2-3 and June 9-10 between 1:00 and 5:00PM and is free and open to the public.

 


Click Here   to for more information  

   

Vivid Image Consulting   


Vivid Image Consulting begins Summer Registration for PROFESSIONAL 

PRESENCE.   

 

This is a professional development program that incorporates Appearance Standards, Customer Service and Leadership Skills with an emphasis on people.   

 

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana Inc.

3400 Tulane Ave.

Jun. 13th-Jun. 22nd 

 

Click Here to for more information and to register.  

   

RTA
Business Program


    

The Regional Transit Authority encourages local business owners to register as a vendor with the RTA for business opportunities. 


The RTA strives to set fair competition for businesses to bid on state, local and federally funded projects. The RTA Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, DBE, and Small Business Enterprise, SBE, Programs will assist vendors that qualify. Easily register as a vendor on "E-Bid", RTA's procurement software system.


For more information, Click Here here or call 504-827-8408.


Volunteer Opportunities  



Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans is looking for individuals to volunteer in area K-12 schools. No experience necessary. Training and materials provided.

Please contact David Gelman at 504-569-8669 or david@jagno.org to sign up.

For more information, please go to www.jagno.org

   

 

 

Walk-On's Early Bird Take-Out Special

 

Take advantage of this exciting new offer from Walk-On's.
Monday-Friday
Lunch Orders ONLY

FREE Delivery to our friends in the Central Business District
Minimum $100 order for Free Delivery

Delivery time no later than 11:30 a.m. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. the day prior

Walk-On's
1009 Poydras St.

 

 Click Here  for more information

 

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New Orleans Chamber of Commerce

1515 Poydras, Suite 1010

New Orleans, LA 70112

(504) 799-4260

www.neworleanschamber.org  

 

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