Central LA Chamber of Commerce
Social media workshop Wednesday in Alexandria
The
Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsoring a workshop with the Louisiana Small
Business Development Center on "Getting Started with Social Media," from noon to 1:30 p.m.
on Wednesday at the Chamber Office, 1118 Third St. in Alexandria. The workshop will
provide the basics on how to use Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, as well as the latest
must-have Pinterest, to promote your business or organization at no cost. Full article.
Chamber hosting workshop March 14 re: Attract & Retain Customers
The
Central LA Chamber of Commerce and the LA Small Business Dev. Center will co-sponsor a
free workshop titled "How to Attract and Retain Customers" today from noon to 1:30 p.m.
today in the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce office. The workshop provides advice
for marketing products, techniques to attract customers and assistance for developing a
marketing plan. Full
article.
LA Assoc of Business and Industry Legislative Issues Conference set for March 5
On
March 5, the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce will host the annual LA Association of
Business and Industry Legislative Issues Conference at the Best Western Conference Center
in Alexandria. Topics include LABI's priorities for the upcoming 2012 state legislative
session. Cost is $15.00. Full article.
Deborah Randolph: Membership, value among top Chamber goals
Deborah
Randolph is the new president Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce. She previously served
on the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce board of directors for eight years, and
begins her new duties on Aug. 15. Her goals include increasing Chamber membership, value
for members, and promoting the efforts of the Central Louisiana Economic Development
Alliance. Full
article.
Deborah Randolph new Chamber President
The
Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce's board of directors recently voted Deborah Randolph
as the new Chamber president. In addition to years of service with the Chamber, Randolph
worked in public policy and as a lobbyist, and will begin her tenure as president on Aug.
15. Full
article.
CAP & CLEDA Complete Merger
Cenla Advantage Partnership (CAP) and Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA) have completed their previously announced merger. Effective May 3, all operations will be located in the Chamber of Commerce building at 1118 Third Street, Alexandria 71301. All employees can be reached at 318-442-6671.
Funding for Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance off to 'solid start'
Before
starting official fundraising efforts, the revamped Central Louisiana Economic Development
Alliance has raised more than $2 million. Private-sector investment commitment in the new
CLEDA reached about $750,000 over a three-year period, most of that coming from people and
businesses involved in the merger. The Rapides Foundation will match the funding, and the
organization has about $750,000 in contracts and grants. Full article.
CAP, CLEDA, Chamber announce new organization
The
Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance
(CLEDA), and the Cenla Advantage Partnership (CAP), announced a reorganization today that
will create a new, vibrant economic development organization for a ten-parish central
Louisiana region.
“Almost two years of planning have gone into this new venture, and we are very proud of the results,” said Deborah Randolph, Chair, Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “ The new organization will include the best economic development assets of the Chamber, CLEDA and CAP under one roof, speaking with one voice. This is a very exciting day for the region.” Full announcement
Job seekers look for openings at youth fair in Alexandria
The
Rapides Business & Career Solutions Center, Alexandria and Pineville, the Central
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce and the Learning Center for Rapides Parish recently
sponsored a Community-Wide Youth Job Fair at the Alexandria Riverfront Center. The job
fair targeted young adults 17 and older. Full article.
Chamber leader Elton Pody dies
Central
Louisiana lost a good friend when Elton C. Pody passed away at his home, after a long
battle with cancer. Pody served as president of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
for the past 20 years, and announced his plans to retire effective at the end of 2011
during the Chamber's 97th annual meeting at the Sai Convention Center in Alexandria in
December 2010. Funeral
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