The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce http://neworleanschamber.org Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:19:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 New Orleans Chamber Presents…Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-chamber-presents-police-superintendent-ronal-serpas/ http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-chamber-presents-police-superintendent-ronal-serpas/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:01:02 +0000 Serina http://neworleanschamber.org/?p=704 Safety plays an integral part in making our city attractive for commerce. Studies show that there is a correlation between a surge in crime and the reduction in growth rate of new business and employment opportunities in existing businesses.

Join us as we introduce Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas to the New Orleans business community. Superintendent Serpas will present his priorities and challenges plus potential partnerships with the business community.

Fee: $40/Members
        $50/Future Members 
                                                             Sponsorship Opportunities: 
                                                             GOLD – $3000                                     
                                                                                 ~ 8 Tickets w/ reserved table 
                                                                                 ~ Program listing with color logo
                                                                                 ~ Logo on signage
 
                                                             SILVER – $2000
                                                                                 ~ 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
                                                                                 ~ Program listing w/ black and white logo          
         
                                                             BRONZE – $1000                                 
                                                                                 ~ 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
                                                                                 ~ Program listing
 
                                                            CORPORATE TABLE – $500
                                                                                 ~ 8 Tickets w/ reserved table            
 
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE CLICK HERE, E-MAIL RSVP@NEWORLEANSCHAMBER.ORG OR CALL 504-799-4260.
(Registrations must be received THREE business days prior to the luncheon date.  All registrants will be charged for the event, unless cancelled in writing THREE days prior.  In order to receive a refund, cancellations must also be received in writing THREE days prior to the luncheon date.)
 

 

 
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CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your time and talents will make a BIG difference!!
 
Looking for a way to get more involved? The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce offers many opportunities to contribute your time and resources to make the chamber and our community more vibrant. Assisting with events and helping the chamber staff is a great way to get involved, build relationships and make new friends. Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of ways – tell us your interests and we will match you with a volunteer opportunity.
 
Volunteer opportunities are listed, but not limited to, below:
 
*          New Orleans Chamber presents… – Our quarterly luncheon series featuring in depth topical discussions on the latest developments in New
                                                                            Orleans.
 
*          Chamber After 5 - Casual, social setting where members are able to mingle, exchange business cards and forge relationships.
 
*          Seminars/Workshops – Forum allowing attendees to learn how to enhance their business and increase their success.
 
*          Annual Meeting – The culmination and recap of the year’s activities as well as information on where the chamber, the city and region is headed as we move into the new year. 
 
*          Office Assistance – Assistance with answering phones, clerical duties and preparation for events is vital to the ongoing success of chamber activities.
 
If you are interested in assisting with the areas listed please Click Here and fill out the application.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call Sheila at (504) 799-4260 or email sstetienne@neworleanschamber.org. 
 
You can make a real difference in the success of the chamber. As a volunteer, it can make a real difference in your life too.
]]> http://neworleanschamber.org/volunteer-with-the-new-orleans-chamber/feed/ 1 New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Joins the Constant Contact Business Partner Program http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-chamber-of-commerce-joins-the-constant-contact-business-partner-program/ http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-chamber-of-commerce-joins-the-constant-contact-business-partner-program/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 21:10:13 +0000 Serina http://neworleanschamber.org/?p=579 The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce has joined the Constant Contact Business Partner Program to provide its members with easy-to-use email marketing, event marketing, and online survey products to help them build strong, lasting customer relationships. Constant Contact®, Inc. is a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations.

“Our customers are always looking for effective ways to deepen and strengthen relationships with their customers as an efficient means of growing their businesses,” said Ben Johnson, managing director of the Chamber.  “The Constant Contact online marketing tools give our members a valuable addition to our core services. Because of the tools’ ease-of-use and affordability, membership in the the Constant Contact partner program provided a great solution to meet our members’ marketing needs.”

As a Constant Contact Business Partner, the Chamber is able to provide its membes with email marketing, event marketing, and online survey capabilities. With Constant Contact Email Marketing, the Chamber’s members can quickly and easily create professional-looking emails, manage email contact lists, measure email campaign results from clicks to open rates, and review who joined an email list. With Constant Contact Online Survey, the Chamber’s members have an easy-to-use tool to gather feedback that will help them meet customer needs, generate new ideas, and grow their business or organization. With Constant Contact Event Marketing, the Chamber’s members can professionally promote and efficiently manage registrations and RSVPs for their meetings, functions, seminars, and other events.  Constant Contact designed these tools specifically to help small businesses and organizations drive increased customer or member participation and strengthen relationships. 

 “Email marketing, event marketing, and online surveys are proven tools that help small businesses connect with customers and build successful relationships with them,” said Eric Groves, senior vice president, Global Market Development, Constant Contact. “We are pleased that the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce chose Constant Contact to provide its members with our online marketing tools, and we look forward to working together to help the Chamber be an even bigger factor in its members’ successes.”

Click Here for more information.

]]> http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-chamber-of-commerce-joins-the-constant-contact-business-partner-program/feed/ 0 Domino’s Opens 9,000th Store in New Orleans http://neworleanschamber.org/dominos-opens-9000th-store-in-new-orleans/ http://neworleanschamber.org/dominos-opens-9000th-store-in-new-orleans/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:24:32 +0000 Serina http://neworleanschamber.org/?p=503 The new Domino’s Pizza store, located at 10500 Chef Menteur Hwy., hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, March 11.  Local city council members and dignataries, the New Orleans Chamber, and Domino’s corporate officials, amongst others, attended. 

“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 presented two $9,000 checks to local community organizations and offered 9,000 free slices of pizza to the public.

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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.

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Future Dates (dates are subject to change):
September 21 – Reinvention through Innovation: Developing a Website
                                Strategy
October 19 – Understanding Credit
November 16 – Starting a Home-Based Business

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

]]> http://neworleanschamber.org/2010-lsbdc-training-seminars/feed/ 1 New Orleans’ Newest Cab Company http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-newest-cab-company/ http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-newest-cab-company/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:56:36 +0000 Serina http://neworleanschamber.org/?p=232 New Orleans Carriage Cab Company, founded by Russian émigré Simon Garber, celebrated its grand opening with a krewe of several dozen maroon Ford Crown Victoria cabs, a ceremony attended by political and civic leaders including Kenya J.H. Smith, Executive Assistant to Mayor Nagin; Ernest Gethers, Director, Business Retention & Expansion, City of New Orleans; Sidney Bournes, Deputy Director of Safety and Permits, City of New Orleans; and Ben Johnson, Managing Director, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce. New Orleans Carriage Cab Co. is the third US cab company founded by Garber. He has a fleet of 300 cabs in NYC and is the largest operator in Chicago with over 900 taxis.

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.

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Please visit their website at www.neworleanscarriagecab.com

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER FAMILY!!!

]]> http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-newest-cab-company/feed/ 1 Welcome to a Whole New Chamber! http://neworleanschamber.org/welcome-to-a-whole-new-chamber/ http://neworleanschamber.org/welcome-to-a-whole-new-chamber/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:05:45 +0000 admin http://chamber.iokonmedia.com/?p=189 The New Orleans Chamber is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved website. With a fresh vision for the Chamber and for New Orleans, we thought it fitting for the Chamber to have a whole new look.

We encourage our Chamber members and visitors alike to browse our site and give us feedback. Tell us what you’d like to see on your Chamber of Commerce website. It’s your resource for business news, information, and advocacy in New Orleans.

]]> http://neworleanschamber.org/welcome-to-a-whole-new-chamber/feed/ 0 New Orleans Chamber Teams Up With Office Depot to Save You Money http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-chamber-teams-up-with-office-depot-to-save-you-money/ http://neworleanschamber.org/new-orleans-chamber-teams-up-with-office-depot-to-save-you-money/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:32:29 +0000 The Chamber Team http://chamber.iokonmedia.com/?p=3 Did you know that your company is eligible to participate in the nation’s biggest office supply discount program, simply because of your membership in the New Orleans Chamber?

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:

  • 30% off the retail price on select office supply items
  • 15% off the retail price on select paper and ink/toner items
  • 5% off the retail price on nearly everything else Office Depot sells **
  • Copy & Print Depot Services, 2.5¢ Black/White, 29¢ Full-Color,
  • Additional 40% Off Finishing Services Such As Binding, Folding, Stapling And More, 
  • End Quantity Pricing on all Promotional Products (lowest available!)

 

Additional benefits of this partnership include:

  • Customized Invoicing Account to Accommodate All Your Business Rules,
  • Secure Internet Ordering For Delivery Of Orders To Your Office,
  • Custom Billing and Reporting,
  • FREE Next-Business-Day Delivery Of In-Stock Items On Orders of $50 Or More

 

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

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