The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation

09/07/2026

Since 2018, the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation has worked to drive economic development across all 64 parishes through research, innovation, workforce development and strategic investment in chambers and communities across our state.

This Labor Day, we recognize the working families whose talent, determination and hard work keep Louisiana and our country moving forward every single day.

Louisiana works because Louisianans do. Happy Labor Day!

09/01/2026

The leaders moving Louisiana forward deserve to be celebrated. 🏆

Join us for the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Program, presented by JPMorganChase, on Friday, October 9 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center as we recognize our 2026 Louisiana Leads Award Recipients:

🏆 Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain, DVM | Agency Partner of the Year
🏆 Senator Gerald Boudreaux | Small Business Champion of the Year
🏆 Michael Hecht, President & CEO | Economic Development Champion of the Year
🏆 Secretary Susana Schowen | Workforce Development Champion of the Year
🏆 Kitchen on Klinton | Small Business of the Year
🏆 Lake Area Regional Business Chamber of Commerce | CCGI Chamber of the Year
🏆 Vegan on the Run | Small Business of the Year

More than 400 business, community, philanthropic and civic leaders from across Louisiana will convene to celebrate leadership, economic development and the people helping move all 64 parishes forward.

🎟️ Tickets and tables are moving quickly, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Secure your seat, table or sponsorship today at LAChamberFoundation.org⁠.

08/28/2026

Louisiana’s economy has always been shaped by what we grow, produce, prepare and share. This year, we’re bringing some of the state’s leading minds to one table to talk about what comes next.

🌾 FEEDING LOUISIANA’S ECONOMY: Food as the Engine of Growth and Innovation

How do we grow it? How do we sustain it? How do we export it? And most importantly, how do we continue to innovate it?

Join us for the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Program, presented by JPMorganChase, as leaders from agriculture, healthcare, higher education, rural development and economic development examine one of Louisiana’s greatest economic engines: FOOD.

MEET THE PANEL:

🌾 Commissioner Mike Strain, DVM
Commissioner, Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

🏥 Dr. Evelyn Griffin
Louisiana Surgeon General

🎓 Dr. Carrie Castille
President, University of Louisiana Monroe

🌱 Dr. Matt Lee
Senior Vice Chancellor & Dean, LSU AgCenter & College of Agriculture

🇺🇸 Matt Seaton
Acting Deputy State Director, USDA Rural Development Louisiana

🎤 Kelisha Garrett
Vice President, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 11:00 AM
🎤 Program Begins: 11:45 AM
📍 Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

For three years in a row, Louisiana Leads has SOLD OUT, and we’re preparing to make it four.

🎟️ Secure your tickets. Reserve your table.
🤝 Last-minute sponsorship opportunities are still available.

More than 400 business, government, community and industry leaders from across Louisiana are expected to come together for this year’s program.

Don’t wait until the room is full to decide you should have been in it. This is the table you want to be at.

Secure your Louisiana Leads tickets or table⁠

08/24/2026

Capital Region business owners, this is your opportunity to get connected to the people, resources and opportunities that can help move your business forward! 🚀

Join the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation Regional Tour for an opportunity to meet procurement and agency leaders, learn how to position your business for new opportunities, network with other entrepreneurs and connect directly with your local chamber.

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Main Library on Goodwood
7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806

This event is FREE, but registration is required. If you’re ready to level up your business, expand your network and learn about resources available across the Capital Region, RSVP today!

08/21/2026

We are grateful for partners that help us drive economic development across Louisiana.

Yesterday, LOCD's Genea Lathers joined a panel as part of The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Regional Tour, highlighting how LOCD works with local partners to strengthen communities, expand access to resources and support economic development throughout Louisiana.

The Regional Tour connects local business owners, across all 64 parishes, with critical state and federal resources, networking opportunities and updates on economic development initiatives happening throughout the state.

08/19/2026

🚨 SPOTS ARE FILLING FAST! If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, now is the time to apply for the Scale Up 360 Cohort, a FREE 6-month virtual program designed to help Louisiana small businesses stabilize, streamline and SCALE. 📈

📍 This cohort is specifically for businesses in:
Monroe, Ouachita, Caldwell, Jackson, Lincoln, Morehouse, Richland, Union and West Carroll Parishes.

📅 August 25, 2026
⏰ 12 PM to 2 PM
💻 Virtual | FREE

The deadline is approaching and space is limited. Register today at LACHAMBERFOUNDATION.ORG.

08/17/2026

THIS IS THE TABLE YOU WANT TO BE AT.

Louisiana’s leaders are coming together for the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards, presented by JPMorganChase. From business and industry to government, academia, philanthropy, research and community leadership, this is where the people driving Louisiana forward connect, celebrate and build what’s next.

For nearly a decade, the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation has worked across all 64 parishes to strengthen small businesses, develop regional chambers, advance workforce and economic development, and create opportunities for communities across our state.

Now, we’re bringing that network together in one room.

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ Doors Open: 11 AM | Program: 11:45 AM
📍 Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Tickets and tables are moving. Secure your seat, reserve a table or become a sponsor today with the link in our bio or visit lachamberfoundation.org

64 Parishes. One Louisiana. One powerful room.

08/11/2026

Since 2018, the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation has been driving economic development and expanding opportunity across all 64 parishes. Our annual Regional Tour brings together community members, business leaders, resource partners, state and federal agencies, and small businesses to build stronger connections, share critical resources, and create new opportunities for Louisiana businesses.

📍 NEXT STOP: LAFAYETTE, LA
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
📌 124 S. Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
⏰ Doors Open: 9:30 AM
🎤 Program: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟️ FREE RSVP

Lafayette, we’re coming to you! Register today and join us at the table as we continue building a stronger, more connected Louisiana economy.

07/27/2026

🎟️ Tickets are officially on sale! Sponsorships and reserved tables are now available for purchase.

Join the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Program, proudly presented by JPMorgan Chase, as we celebrate the leaders who are shaping the future of Louisiana.

For four years, Louisiana Leads has honored distinguished governors, business executives, academic leaders, entrepreneurs, public servants, and changemakers whose leadership continues to strengthen communities across our state. This premier annual event convenes leaders from every region of Louisiana to recognize excellence, foster meaningful connections, and celebrate those making a lasting impact.

📅 Friday, October 9
🕚 Doors Open: 11:00 AM
🎤 Program Begins: 11:45 AM
📍 Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Riverview Ballroom (1st Floor)

Whether you’re looking to attend, reserve a table for your organization, or become an event sponsor, now is the time to secure your place at one of Louisiana’s premier leadership celebrations. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and reserved tables are available now, but space is limited.

07/23/2026

⚡ Ready to break into Louisiana’s growing clean energy economy?

Join the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation for our FREE virtual course, Introduction to Clean Energy Contracts, and learn the fundamentals of navigating opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries.

📅 Begins August 17 (4-week course)
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💻 Virtual Webinar
💲 100% FREE

Whether you’re a small business owner, contractor, entrepreneur, or professional looking to expand your knowledge, this course will help you better understand clean energy contracts and prepare for future opportunities.

📲 Register today by scanning the QR code or visit: www.lachamberfoundation.org

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