“The old store location was located on Read Blvd. and was heavily damaged by Katrina,” said Glenn Mueller, President and CEO of Domino’s franchise, RPM Pizza.  “We’re so excited that this store is back in business and we’re able to serve the community great pizza once again.”

The new Domino’s Pizza in New Orleans East is a Vision 20/20 store, which utilizes Domino’s newest retail design and energy efficiency features.  This location features bright colors and an updates image.  The customer area promotes a new menu board featuring all products, side items, and beverage options with vibrant photography and product pricing.

Domino’s will also present two $9,000 checks to local community organizations and offer 9,000 free slices of pizza to the public.

Save up to 83% on everyday office essentials!  

FREE SAMPLES!!!  DOOR PRIZES!!!  

Come learn how your chamber membership can help your company to maximize its savings.   A light breakfast and coffee will be served

The main presenters at the conference are LABI Executives Jim Patterson and John Leblanc.  They will discuss LABI’s priorities for the upcoming session, the state’s fiscal outlook, and federal legislation that could dramatically affect Louisiana businesses.

WHEN: February 25, 2010
               7:30am – Registration/Networking/Continental Breakfast
               8:00am – Program
WHERE: Plimsoll Club – 30th Floor, World Trade Center New Orleans
                2 Canal Street
FEE: $30/Person

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

**Registration must be received two business days prior to the conference date. In order to receive a refund, cancellations must be received in writing by the New Orleans Chamber two days prior to the conference date.

Mr. Javery held the position of Vice President of Operations for Lockheed Martin Space Systems – Michoud Operations, which builds the Space Shuttle External Tank at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.  This title afforded him the responsibility for production engineering, assembly manufacturing, test and delivery of all Michoud Operations products.  He also oversaw strategic alignment in developing long-range goals and actions.

Mr. Javery started his career as a test engineer in 1977 after serving six years as an avionics officer in the U.S. Navy.  He served in a number of production areas and advanced to the senior staff engineering level.  He was appointed Vice President of Operations in 2004.

A native of Slidell, Louisiana, Javery holds electrical engineering and business administration degrees from West Hills College in Fresno, California.  He is a past recipient of Black Achievers in Business & Industry and a member of Who’s Who Among African-Americans.

Michael was in his first term as a member of the Board of Directors and his interest and support was quite evident.  We regret that his illness prevented him from reaching his potential as a member.  Our prayers and thoughts are extended to his family.  The Board will observe his memory at the next meeting of our Board.  We thank him very much for his time and commitment to the Chamber.

Tentative Future Dates:
March 16 – Business Plan Writing
April 20 – 5 Steps to Secure Financing

Stay tuned to the events section of www.neworleanschamber.org for more information.

New Orleans’ newest cab company raises the bar on taxi service in New Orleans with its growing fleet of distinctive marron cabs, well-trained drivers and prompt, courteous service to all New Orleans neighborhoods all day, every day – 24/7. Each of the 52 cabs is equipped with GPS-Dispatch, credit card, smart card and data dispatch ability. Garber plans to have 500 cabs as demand increases.

Following the ceremony there was an outdoor picnic adjacent to its 10,000 square-foot facility at 4431 Euphrosine Street. An enormous ribbon wrapped around one of the new maroon cabs was untied by Garber and city officials. Scores of New Orleans Carriage Cab drivers and guests lunched on authentic New Orleans cuisine while listening to Fritzel’s New Orleans Jazz Band.

Please visit their website at www.neworleanscarriagecab.com

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The New Orleans Chamber’s vision is to be the voice of business for New Orleans.

The New Orleans Chamber’s mission is to serve, protect, and promote our business members.

2009 represents significant leadership, action, and focus by the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the Chamber’s members.

• Membership networking to expand business relationships and prospects;
• Special briefings with our national and local elected officials on current and emerging business issues and opportunities;
• Sponsoring technical assistance for business owner and entrepreneurs to expand or improve their business skills.
• The member’s website and business profile is enhanced and offers more marketing opportunities with ‘Hot Deals’.
• Initiated the Office Depot /Chamber Member Program for discounted office supplies
• Implementing an action plan for 2010 that will enable the Chamber to serve, protect, and promote our business members.

2010 will be a year of leadership and member engagement to prioritize member benefits, services and programs.

• Calendar for membership networking to expand business relationships and prospects, technical assistance for business owners and entrepreneurs to expand or improve their business skills, new member orientation sessions.
• 1^st quarter, 2010, host a membership summit to set member priorities, services, benefits and events for 2010.
• Implement the top priorities of the Chamber membership summit.

Your voice is important to us. We want to hear from you and engage you, as we become a world class Chamber of Commerce.

Charles C. Teamer, Sr.

Chairman

It’s true! The National Chamber Program with Office Depot is a benefit that you receive with your chamber membership. It costs you nothing to sign up, and it provides unbeatable benefits, including:

• Up to 83% off over 200 key items on your “Best Buy List”
• Up to 10% off retail pricing on general catalog items
• Up to 20% off technology and copy print items
• Up to 10% off promotional products
• Access to private website for order placement
• Free next-day delivery of in-stock items for orders over $50
• In-store discounts
• Additional discounts based on order size
• No contract or sign-on fees

You can learn more about the program, and sign your company up here.