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Time is running out for EXPO early bird  discount!
Don't miss out on the early bird discount for EXPO 2012! Our 18th annual business to business trade show will assemble more than 100 businesses and thousands of attendees. This 4-hour jam-packed marketplace offers face-to-face conversations with countless potential customers. Rather than chasing down leads, why not let EXPO bring buying customers to you, allowing you to reach them directly?
Early birds who register for a booth by THIS Friday, May 4 will receive a $75 discount! Download a registration form or email Membership and Events Coordinator Melissa Bordelon. Based on feedback from a survey to our previous exhibitors, we expect booths to sell fast, so call today!
Thursday, June 21
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Lakeshore High School
26301 Hwy. 1088 in Mandeville
Sponsorship opportunities are also still available. Download a sponsorship form or email Barry Cottrell.
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May luncheon speaker: Gov. Edwin Edwards
The only 4-term governor in the state of Louisiana, Edwin Edw ards has always been known for his wit and Cajun charm. While loathed by some and revered by many, it's undeniable that Edwards was a colorful, powerful and legendary figure in Louisiana politics. The Silver Fox will speak at our May luncheon, sponsored by Silver Slipper Casino. Bring or buy a copy of Edwin Edwards: An Authorized Biography by Leo Honeycutt for autographs following the presentation. Wednesday, May 30
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tchefuncta Country Club
2 Country Club Park, Covington
$50 members / $60 non-members Table sponsorship of 8 seats: $550 Online registration is unavailable due to website construction, which is nearing completion! Call 892-3216 ext 4 to reserve your spot. |
SBAC forum to address government contracts
Businesses from across a variety of industry sectors can find lucrative opportunities to sell their products and services to government agencies, either as a primary or subcontractor. Our Small Business Advisory Council will present a timely forum on Tuesday, May 8, to provide a basic understanding of key elements of the government contracting process that can help businesses win bids. Facilitated by Cindy Carrier, Senior Procurement Cons ultant for LA PTAC - Southeast, the forum will also address the advantages and disadvantages of government contracting. Tuesday, May 8
8:00 - 9:00 am
Chamber office
610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington
Free; members only Online registration is unavailable due to new website construction.
Please call 892-3216 ext 4 to reserve your spot.
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Exclusive advertising opportunities for members only
Across the country, people use chambers of commerce as a primary resource for visitor, relocation, business and community information and we are no exception. Each week, we send over 2,200 emails to area businesses and our website gets over 2,400 hits a month from the local community. Marketing to the local business community is a snap by simply advertising with the Chamber. We now offer advertising space in this Update, and "Think Chamber First" email blasts that you can use to promote special offers and events. We are also pre-selling a limited number of banner ads on our brand new website to be launched later this month! Interested in reaching these valued targets? Download our Marketing Opportunities flyer or email Michelle Biggs.
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Welcome new members!
Precision Instruments, LLC
Timeless RX
Top Notch Cleaning Services
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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, May 4
Ribbon Cutting
3:00 pm
Opalescence Day Spa
123 Terra Bella Blvd.
Covington
Tuesday, May 8
SBAC Forum
8:00 - 9:00 am
Chamber office
610 Hollycrest Blvd.
Covington
Friday, May 11
Ribbon Cutting
10:00 am
Bra Genie
2881 Hwy. 190
Mandeville
Tuesday, May 15
SBAC Seminar
7:30 - 9:00 am
Chamber office
610 Hollycrest Blvd.
Covington
Wednesday, May 16
NRP Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
University of Phoenix
1001 Oschner Blvd Ste 100
Covington
Wednesday, May 16
Business After Hours
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Don's Seafood Hut
126 Lake Drive
Covington
Wednesday, May 23
Ribbon Cutting
4:00 pm
GMFS Lending
114 Terra Bella
Covington
Friday, May 25
New Member Orientation
8:00 - 9:00 am
Chamber office
610 Hollycrest Blvd.
Covington
Wednesday, May 30
Monthly Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tchefuncta Country Club
2 Country Club Park
Covington
Please note: Our online registration is currently unavailable due to a conversion of our membership database software, so to register for any of our events please call 892-3216 ext 4. We apologize for any inconvenience and will have online registration back up soon. |
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