Jefferson Chamber to Host Legislative Breakfast March 27

METAIRIE, LA – The Jefferson Chamber will host itsLegislative Breakfast on Wednesday, March 27 at the Crowne Plaza New OrleansAirport Hotel to discuss Louisiana’s economic development and the challengesand opportunities for the business community in the 2019 state legislativesession.  Todd Murphy, president of theJefferson Chamber, will moderate the discussion featuring LABI President &CEO Stephen Waguespack and GNO, Inc. President & CEO Michael Hecht.

As thestate’s Chamber of Commerce and manufacturing association, LABI represents morethan 2,200 businesses of every size, in every region and sector. As thepresident of LABI since 2013, Stephen has worked to enhance the association’sfocus on federal issues, research, policy, as well as member engagement throughtechnological advancements.

Greater NewOrleans, Inc. is the economic development organization for southeast Louisiana.Its mission falls broadly into two categories: business development –attracting and growing businesses – and product development – creating betterbusiness conditions. Under Michael's leadership, GNO, Inc. was named the #2economic development organization in the United States by Business Facilitiesmagazine.

The eventwill begin with networking at 8 a.m., followed by the breakfast and speakersfrom 8:30 – 10 a.m. Tickets are $75 for members and $125 for non-members. Formore information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jeffersonchamber.org or call(504) 835-3880. For questions regarding the event, contact Christy Marino.

Proceeds from the event support the Jefferson Chamber’s efforts in pro-businessadvocacy and quality of life initiatives.

Media arewelcome to attend.

For moreinformation about the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, clickhere.

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About the Jefferson Chamber:

The Jefferson Chamber is aleading voice for Jefferson Parish’s business community. As a non-profit,membership-driven organization, the Chamber is an effective advocate for smalland large businesses at the local, state and federal levels. The Chamber’smission is to work for the advancement of the business community; to enhancethe economic, civic and cultural environment; and to improve the quality oflife in Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Chamber is Five-Star Accredited by theU.S. Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the 2013 and 2015 Chamber of the YearAward by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in theLarge Chamber Category.For more information about the JeffersonChamber, visit www.jeffersonchamber.org,and follow on Facebook,Twitterand Instagram.