2013
Annual Report
Connection East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and Ochsner North Shore Present
Starry, Starry Nights in the East
2013 Chairman of the Board, S. Michele Blanchard, turned over the gavel to 2014 Chairman, Joe DiGiovanni
Large Business of the Year Ochsner North Shore
CHairMan’s COrner The Chamber is busting at the seams with opportunity! Getting involved in the Chamber has never been so exciting. When I think about all of the stellar awards we have won, it would be a grand enough goal to keep the status quo. But not THIS CHAMBER. Our members continue to see more value in being part of this “5 Star” Chamber.
Our staff has moved to a new, much larger home, and the amount of energy building is sure to establish us as a “BEACON” of our community. We are a bright light that will get the attention of many far and wide, with a Market Place filled with local artists’ creations and Class A offices for handling our bustling business. And one of our “Wow” factors is sure to be our state-of-the-art Conference Center, it’s huge with all the bells and whistles! The rubber hits the road in our committees, which add value in every aspect of our businesses. I salute the committee members for becoming one of our many “rays of light” as they continue to make a difference in our little spot of the world. If you want to get more out of your membership, put yourself into a committee! The East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is honored to be the go-to place for over 1,100 members, representing over 40% of ALL small businesses in our area!
Small Business of the Year Patriot Title, and Linda K. Larkin EYP Board Member of the Year
Large Community Involvement Business of the Year Charter Business
Small Community Involvement Business of the Year Airey Blanchard Law Office, LC
If you are involved already, thank you. If not, follow the light and join the fun! Let’s shine together!
Joe DiGiovanni, CPA
2014 Chairman of the Board
Member of the Year Slidell Independent, and Chrissy Smith EYP Member of the Year
Athena Award Recipients New Small Buiness of the Year Creole Bagelry
Athena Award Recipient Kim Harbison New Large Business of the Year Associated Wholesale Grocers
Advisory Board Member of the Year Yolanda Paz
Ambassador of the Year Lee Cosgrove
The Community Spirit Award Charles Klepfer and Mary Byrd (not pictured)
Young Athena Award Recipient and Director of the Year, S. Michele Blanchard