West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

The past two days were spent with fellow chamber directors for some valuable continuing education — diving into workforce development, economic development, advocacy, marketing, and more. It was a motivating couple of days, but the best part was the connections made.

Our mission: to be the voice of business while promoting growth, prosperity, and quality of life in West Baton Rouge Parish. We'd love to hear from you — our website is freshly updated with our latest events, contact info, and more. Wbrchamber.org

Kudos to the team at LACCE for putting on a meaningful and thoughtful conference. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and your genuine passion for helping fellow chambers is inspiring. 👏

08/25/2026

SMILE! 😁 If you’ve been around the Westside for a while, there’s a good chance Berthelot Dental is already a familiar name.

Dr. Lee and Dr. Clare Berthelot have built Berthelot Dental into a family-focused practice serving patients of all ages, from routine cleanings and exams to restorative and cosmetic care. Both are LSU and LSU School of Dentistry graduates, and today they continue to serve families right here in our community.

As a West Baton Rouge Chamber member, Berthelot Dental is part of the network of local businesses that help keep our communities connected and growing. We love getting to highlight businesses like theirs that are not only locally rooted, but committed to taking care of the people they serve.

We’re proud to have Berthelot Dental as part of the Chamber and excited to celebrate the people behind the practice! And since we’re talking dentists... when was your last cleaning? 🪥🦷

08/21/2026

If you’ve never taken the ferry before or need a quick refresher, watch this!

🗳️POLL: Are you team bridge or team ferry?

What To Know:
- To ride a ferry headed westbound, the cost is $1 per car and 50 cents for pedestrians (people who walk onto the ferry). To ride a ferry headed eastbound, there is no charge.

- 35 car, 51 ft max length vehicle

- Primary Ferry operates:
• Mon-Fri: 4:30 am-7:45 pm
• Sat-Sun: 9:30 am-6:45 pm

-Additional Ferry:
• Mon-Fri: 5:15 am-9:00 am & 3:15 pm-7:00 pm.

- Visit the DOTD website daily for the most accurate status updates

08/20/2026

We’re excited to welcome Full Moon Market La to the West Baton Rouge Chamber! Full Moon Market is a local night market created to bring makers, small businesses, and the community together in one welcoming space, giving local vendors a place to showcase their work while creating a fun way for neighbors to shop, connect, and experience something new.

We’ll be celebrating their official ribbon cutting on Friday, August 28 at 6 PM at Saint James Park in Brusly, and we’d love to have the West BR community there to help us welcome them! Come celebrate this new addition to our local business community and meet some of the vendors who will be part of Full Moon Market 💙

08/18/2026

AI is already changing the way we do business...The question is: what should you actually be doing with it? 🤔 Join the West Baton Rouge Chamber on Wednesday, September 16 at the Addis Community Center for our next business luncheon, featuring a panel of experts from marketing, social media, technology, procurement, accounting, HR, and more.

You’ll hear REAL perspectives from people working with these tools in their own industries, including what’s actually useful, what to be careful with, and where business owners should start.💡 We HIGHLY encourage you to bring your questions! This panel is interactive and an great opportunity to get practical answers you can actually take back to your business.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today and share this post with a business owner you know! https://www.wbrchamber.org/events/wbr-chamber-events

📧 Want to sponsor this event? Please reach out to Annie-Claire at [email protected] for next steps.

08/12/2026

One of the biggest shopping days on the West BR calendar is almost here! 🛍️ Westside Shopping Extravaganza started with a few small business owners coming together to support one another, and it has grown into a day our community looks forward to every year.

Our Executive Director Annie-Claire Bass joins two of the small business owners behind this year’s event to talk about what makes it so special, from shopping local to supporting scholarships for graduating seniors at Port Allen and Brusly High School.

Tickets are still available for this Sunday, August 16. Grab a friend and come support the small businesses that make our side of the river so special!

WBR Residents: What’s your favorite part of the Westside Shopping Extravaganza? 🎉

08/11/2026

There’s a reason this Addis staple has been around for more than 40 years 💙⬇️

Benoit's Country Meat Block has been serving up the kind of Cajun food that doesn’t need much of an introduction. Boudin, cracklins, tasso, stuffed pork chops, smoked meats, more than 13 kinds of sausage, and enough good stuff behind that counter to make a quick trip to Addis turn into dinner for the whole family!

But what makes us especially proud to spotlight Benoit’s as a West Baton Rouge Chamber member is everything that comes with being a longtime local business. They’ve grown with this community, served generations of families, and become one of those places that people don’t just know, they have a favorite order from.

Now let’s hear from you WBR: What’s your must-get at Benoit’s? And remember: “If it is not Benoit’s, then it is just a weenie.” 😉

08/05/2026

If you've ever had to explain West Baton Rouge to someone who doesn't live here, then you know it's one of those places you just have to experience.

Sure, we're right across the river from Baton Rouge, BUT there's something different about West BR! It's the people, the sense of community, the way local businesses support one another, and that small-town feel that keeps so many of us proud to call this parish home 💙

Our Executive Director, Annie Claire Bass, stopped by Talk 107.3 Baton Rouge talk about what makes WBR so special, what's ahead for the Chamber, and how we're continuing to support the businesses and people who make this community what it is. Now we want to hear from you! What do you love most about West Baton Rouge? Whether you've lived here your whole life, recently planted roots, or own a local business, we'd love to hear what makes this community feel like home to you 😊

07/20/2026

Great news, Leadership West is back, and better than ever!

We're thrilled to re-launch this signature program and open applications for the Leadership West 2026-2027 class. Leadership West is a nine-month leadership program bringing together West Baton Rouge's most promising leaders to explore the people, places, and issues shaping our community, and to inspire them to lead with purpose.

Whether you've been waiting for the right moment to invest in your own leadership journey, or you know a colleague or rising star who's ready for the challenge, now is the time. We want YOU or someone on your team to apply today.

The Selection Committee seeks representation from across our community, individuals active in business, education, arts, religion, government, law, media, labor, and community-based organizations, reflecting the diversity of West Baton Rouge.

APPLY NOW! https://wbrchamber.org/leadership-west