Founded in 1997, the Chamber has grown from a small group with bold ideas into the parish’s premier business organization and a respected regional leader, guided by its mission, “Strengthening Business. Enriching Our Community.”

Recognized among the top chambers in the nation, the Jefferson Chamber delivers results through advocacy and economic development, advancing education and quality-of-life priorities and securing key wins. These include preserving the 504 area code, establishing the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau, supporting major transportation projects, advancing statewide ridesharing regulations, modernizing the industrial zoning code, and streamlining permitting and planning.

The Chamber’s impact is further extended through the Jefferson Chamber PAC and the Jefferson Chamber Foundation. The Foundation drives workforce development initiatives and supports programs such as Leadership Jefferson, the IGNITE Young Professionals Leadership Summit, and early efforts to establish JCFA, an alternative high school providing second-chance pathways to graduation. Today, the Jefferson Chamber remains a leading force for progress, championing community priorities, fostering economic opportunity, and strengthening partnerships that help make Jefferson Parish a thriving place to live, work, and do business.