News & Events
Below are 3 important categories of News and Events:
  1. Community Events that are designed specifically for Chamber Members
  2. Press Releases of interest to Chamber Members and the community at large
  3. Newsletters put out by the Chamber on a quarterly basis for the benefit of our members

Community Events
DateArticle
3/8/2012 Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet - Mar 8th, 2012
 
More details to come as info becomes available.
Guest speaker is former Lt. Gov. and current Secretary Department Natural Resources Scott Angelle.
12/5/2011 "Get Motivated" Business Seminar - Dec 5th
 
8 am - 4:45 PM - Baton Rouge River Center,
with Les Miles, Rudy Guiliani, Colin Powell, Steve Forbes, Drew Brees, and more!  click for more info
11/11/2011Vino in the Ville
  The St. Francisville Rotary and Women’s Service League wine tasting event - Friday, Nov 11th at 7:00pm in the Wyoming Plantation Barn.
10/29/2011CANCELLED...Chamber BBQ Cookoff - Oct 29th during Harvest Fest on False River
 Register to compete in the BBQ cook-off or just stop by the event during the Harvest Fest on False River to vote for the "People's Choice" winner.
10/8/2011 Party in Pink
 
8/26/2011 Blood Drive at Pointe Coupee General Hospital
 Do your part to save lives by donating!
8/9/2011 Professional Business Training - Aug 9th & 10th
 Thanks to our partners at Louisiana Business & Technology Center, the mobile training center will be in New Roads within the Winn Dixie parking lot offering these great classes!
7/20/2011 Parish to Parish Luncheon
 Business members from the Baton Rouge Better Business Bureau had lunch with members of the Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce
4/21/2011 Customer Service Training Workshop - April 21rst
 Customer Service is the LIFEBLOOD of any successful business!  Learn how to increase sales and profits!  Workshop in collaboration with Louisiana Small Business Development Center and Southern University.
4/20/2011 Job Fair in Baton Rouge - April 20th
 Baton Rouge Business and Career Solutions Center is having a job fair.  Some of the capitol region's largest employers will be in attendance.
4/2/2011 2011 Oxbow Triathlon - April 2, 2011
 Folks from all over the United States will meet at Pointe Coupee's beautiful False River in New Roads to kickoff the triathlon season with this USAT sanctioned event.
3/30/2011 Energy Efficiency Workshop for Business & Industry
 
Saving money on energy can be a big positive impact on a company's bottom line.  Hosted by the Chamber, MEPOL (Manufacturer's Extension Partnership of Louisiana, and Pointe Coupee Electric).
Sponsored by USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
3/19/2011 New Roads Spring Street Fair - March 19th
 Lots of family fun, classic cars, classic motorcycles, food, crafts, kid activities.
2/8/2011 Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet - February 8th, 2011 - Stay tuned for details!
 The most important networking social event of the year!
Press Releases
DateArticle
1/7/2012 Chamber Announces New Board Members & Officers for 2012
 
12/1/2011 Chamber Urges Citizens to Shop Locally in "Shop Pointe Coupee Campaign" - Dec 1, 2011
 
11/14/2011North Capitol Region Alliance Meets with DeSoto Parish Officials
 
10/28/2011Port of Pointe Coupee Recognized by Louisiana Economic Development as Certified Site
 
9/26/2011 Coalition Applies for Grant to Create Digital Media Class to Promote Broadband Adoption in Pointe Coupee
 
5/7/2011 Chamber Invite Public to Biggest Bench on the River - Sat, May 7th
 
Come see Tiny Meeker from Humble, Texas attempt a world record press of 1102 pounds!
Over 80 contestants from all over the United States.  Starts at 11 am beside Satterfield's Restaurant.
4/15/2011 Chamber's Director of Economic Development, Scot Byrd, Granted Certification
 
3/30/2011 Chamber Encourages Citizen Participation in Meetings on Parish Form of Government
 
2/5/2011 View the 2000 vs 2010 census report for Louisiana...
 
10/13/2010Pointe Coupee Chamber welcomes Governor Bobby Jindal
 
4/30/2010 Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce Applies for Grant for Farmer's Market
 

 

3/24/2010 Pointe Coupee Officials Visit Congressional Delegation
 

 

3/7/2010 Pointe Coupee Excited about Broadband Internet Expansion
 
1/7/2010 DOTD to Conduct Feasibility Study for Hospital Road
 
12/14/2009Chamber Announces New Officers for 2010
 
12/7/2009 Chamber Discusses Affordable Housing with FDIC Officials
 
11/13/2009Chamber Officials Testify at DOTD Hearing
 
10/20/2009Chamber Retains Jobs & Expansion in Pointe Coupee
 
10/19/2009Chamber Announces Election of Board Members
 
9/4/2009 Chamber Sponsors Drop-Out Prevention Summit
 

 

8/14/2009 Chamber Sponsors Broadband Grant Funding
 
Newsletters
DateArticle
7/5/2011 Chamber 2011 3rd Quarter Newsletter
 
3/11/2011 Chamber 2011 2nd Quarter Newsletter
 
10/28/2010Chamber 2010 4th Quarter Newsletter
 
7/8/2010 Chamber 2010 3rd Quarter Newsletter
 
06/30/2010Chamber 2010 2nd Quarter Newsletter
 
03/31/2010Chamber 2010 1st Quarter Newsletter
 
12/31/2009Chamber 2009 4th Quarter Newsletter
 
12/31/2009Chamber Newsletter Advertisements
 

   

 

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