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At the Chamber 2024 Banquet, awards were presented to the following:
The Thomas Clemons Business Development and Inclusion Award was presented to the Recon Management Services, Inc. based in Sulphur. Recon’s leadership team has embraced the recruitment and hiring of veterans, people with special needs and talent from all over the world. Pictured: Nic Sheppard and Roger Boyette of ReCon Management Services with Chamber SWLA Vice Chair of Business Development & Diversity Velika Hurst-Trahan
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The 2023 Volunteer of the Year was Matt Koch, President & CEO of CSE Federal Credit Union and Chamber SWLA Vice Chair of Education & Workforce. Pictured Matt Koch, Chamber VP Paula Ramsey, and 2023 Board Chair Jason Guilory.
“This year’s volunteer of the year is a wonderful example of someone who understands and supports the work of the Alliance. He has jumped into volunteering with both feet and has shown the same drive and focus with us which has made him successful in business.”
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The 2023 Civic Service Award Winner was Stella Brown Miller, Curator at the Black Heritage Gallery.
Pictured: Alliance Senior VP Michelle McInnis and Stella Brown Miller
“As the daughter of educators, tonight’s recipient is a passionate advocate for education and causes close to her heart. She has taught all over the South and worked at McNeese as its Director of the Upward Bound Program which helps high school students prepare for college. She is a community bridge builder who has served on boards such as: Family and Youth Counseling, the Arts and Humanities Council, the Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana as well as the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters where she served as President. But for most in this room, she is best associated with her devotion to promotion of African-American arts and culture. In 1987, she helped organize the Black Heritage Festival and was its executive director for 23 years."
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Golden Nugget Hosts Banquet
Pictured from left to right:
- SWLA Alliance Senior Vice President Michelle McInnis
- Golden Nugget Senior Vice President and General Manager Greg Hennagin,
- Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance President/CEO George Swift
Golden Nugget donated $50,000 to the Chamber SWLA as part of their 2024 Title Sponsorship of the Chamber SWLA Banquet which was held on January 18 at the Golden Nugget. The Chamber SWLA banquet has been held at the Golden Nugget since 2015.
About the Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Located only two hours from Houston, Texas, Golden Nugget Lake Charles features 1,100 luxury hotel rooms and suites; three Villa Suites; an 18-hole championship golf course; extensive retail options; an 18,000 square foot ballroom; 30,000 square feet of meeting space; a one-of-a kind pool and lazy river; private beach front and marina; and a number of Landry’s signature restaurants including Saltgrass Steak House, Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse, Grotto Ristorante, Landry’s Seafood House and more. An innovative casino floor featuring more than 82 table games, a state-of-the-art poker room, Sportsbook with 30 kiosks, and 1,600 of the world’s newest slot machines redefines the gaming experience across the industry
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Welcome New Member: Good Day Farm Dispensary
Good Day Farm is the largest medical marijuana producer in the South. Partnered with the LSU AG Center, Good Day Farm assists residents of Louisiana obtain access to clean, safe plant medicine. Lake Charles is Good Day Farm's second dispensary in Louisiana, and they have locations in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Missouri.
They offer premium flower, gummies, edibles, vapes, and concentrates. Visit their website to learn more: https://gooddayfarmdispensary.com.
Their store is located at 1727 Imperial Boulevard, Building 4, in Lake Charles.
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Welcome New Member: Shop Rite Food Stores/Bourbon Street Deli
With over 60 locations around Louisiana, ShopRite is clean, friendly, and convenient. Their newest location will be at 2400 Country Club in Lake Charles.
The Bourbon Street Deli has great food on the go and also provides catering for the crew. To learn more, visit www.shopritela.com.
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Welcome New Member: Pamela Jackson Real Estate and realtor Paige Fontenot.
Pamela Jackson Real Estate is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date market data in the area. Their team is made up of caring, knowledgeable professionals that work tirelessly to help with the home buying and selling process.
On their website you can use their easy to use FAST property search! You can also create a custom market report to see what’s active, under contract, and sold in your neighborhood!
Contact us today to find out how we can be of assistance to you!
Visit their website at www.pamelajacksonrealestate.com!Text Link
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337-378-9358
fontenotrealestate1@gmail.com
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Welcome New Member: Smoke on the Water
The organizers of this new event have joined the Chamber SWLA to bring attention to this weekend which will be fun for race fans, car fanatics, and families!
For more information contact John Cradure 337-625-3968 or Justin Cradure 337-526-6535
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Learn what the Chamber does for business!
Tuesday, February 27
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
The SEED Center
4310 Ryan Street, 2nd Floor
RSVP to pramsey@allianceswla.org
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Upcoming Member Events, Ribbon Cuttings & Celebrations
Pirate’s Cove Frozen Treats
Friday, February 2
11:00 a.m.
394 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Moss Bluff
Girl Scouts Cookie Kick-Off
Wednesday, February 7
4 p.m.
The SEED Center Lobby
4310 Ryan Street, Lake Charles
Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital Max Caldarera Hybrid OR
Thursday, February 8
12 p.m.
524 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive, 2nd Floor, Lake Charles
(Enter front door of hospital and someone will direct you)
Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Cantina
Friday, February 9
10:45 a.m.
629 W. Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles
Shop Rite/Bourbon Street Deli
Wednesday, February 21
11 a.m.
2400 Country Club, Lake Charles
Woods Brignac Wealth Management
of Raymond James
Thursday, March 14
4 p.m.
3723 Nelson Road, Suite 400, Lake Charles
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Do you want to join the others to help reduce and prevent litter?
Through the Chamber SWLA, Keep Louisiana Beautiful's Clean Biz Partnership provides businesses with toolkits and display materials for their place of business.
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Want to report a litterbug? | Get involved in litter pickup in Calcasieu Parish, use our disposal sites for dumping and recycling, report littering, and more. | |
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Member to Member Page
Join us on the Chamber SWLA Member 2 Member Page! It is where we share great news, special deals, and promotions. For example, you can find out about great upcoming events and member-to-member offers, or training opportunities!
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The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance
337-433-3632
www.allianceswla.org
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