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June 2019 a Monthly Publication of T A monthly publication of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce A Monthly Publication of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Fo usVolume 12 | Number 6 | June 2019 Volume 12 | Number 6 | June 2019 H OUMA -T ERREBONNE C H AMBER OF C OMMER C E F O C US / M AY 23, 2019 2 www.HoumaChamber.com Calendar Contact Us! 2019 OFFICERS: MAY 2019: Chairman of the Board Chad Hebert 5/27 Happy Memorial Day! Chamber office closed Safeworx Safety Solutions, LLC 5/28 General Membership Luncheon Chairman-Elect 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott, 142 Library Drive Speaker: Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser Chuck Weaver, Jr. South Louisiana Financial Services, LLC JUNE 2019: Treasurer 6/4 Chamber Development Committee Meeting 12:00 p.m., Chamber office, 6133 Highway 311 Michael Garcia, M.D. For more information call (985) 876-5600 South Louisiana Medical Associates 6/12 Leadership Terrebonne Alumni Association Board Meeting Vice Chair-Community Development Division 12:00 p.m., Chamber office, 6133 Highway 311 Kristine Strickland, Ph.D. 6/13 Lunch with the Pros Fletcher Technical Community College 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott, 142 Library Drive Vice Chair-Chamber Development Division For more information call (985) 876-5600 LaDonna Cruse 6/19 Chamber Education Committee Meeting Stephanie Hebert Insurance Agency 8:00 a.m., Chamber office, 6133 Highway 311 Vice Chair-Infrastructure & Economic Development Division For more information call (985) 876-5600 Mitchell Marmande 6/19 Chamber Healthcare Committee Meeting Delta Coast Consultants, LLC 9:00 a.m., Chamber office, 6133 Highway 311 For more information call (985) 876-5600 Vice Chair-Government Activities Division 6/20 Business After Hours William “Bill” Eroche 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Paisley Park Resale, 6861 West Park Aveneu Watkins, Walker, Eroche and Hoychick, Attorneys at Law For more information call (985) 876-5600 Immediate Past Chairman of the Board 6/25 General Membership Luncheon Jason Bergeron 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott, 142 Library Drive Technology Professionals/Techpro Speaker: Stephen Waguespack, LABI President For more information about Chamber Events call (985) 876-5600 or Email: [email protected] 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Events in red denotes Chamber events Melissa Adams Nicholas “Nick” Hebert Danos Quality Energy Services Benefits of Logan “Hank” Babin III Mike Lewis The Chamber Logan H. Babin, Inc. Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse Monique Crochet Janel Ricca Nicholls State University Pedestal Bank Ken Duet John Rogers Unitech Training Academy Pedestal Bank Kevin Ghirardi Brian Rushing Terrebonne General Rushing Media Medical Center Become a STAFF Visibility Advocacy Community Member Today! Nicol Blanchard Betsy Breerwood (985) 876- 5600 • [email protected] Membership and Committee 6133 HWY. 311, Houma LA CEO [email protected] Coordinator On the Cover: [email protected] Congratulations to The Courier (Media Sponsor) team members Peyvand Magshoud, Bennett Folse, John Dupont and Corey Tabor, for Heidi Guidry winning first place in the 11th Annual Chamber Golf Classic! Other prize winners were 5th place Motivatit Seafood Team, 11th place Communications and Events Angie Walsh Eatel Business team, 18th place Buquet Distributing team, and 21st Keller William team! Special thank you to sponsors, Coordinator Executive Assistant teams, volunteers and everyone who made this year’s tournament successful! [email protected] [email protected] 6133 Hwy.311 | Houma, LA 70360 | 985.876.5600 | Fax 985.876.5611 | www.houmachamber.com H OUMA -T ERREBONNE C H AMBER OF C OMMER C E F O C US / M AY 23, 2019 3 www.HoumaChamber.com Notes from the CEO Broad Scope of Benefits to Chamber Members – Join Today! NICOL BLANCHARD growth. Issues such as the economy, health and wellness, edu- move Terrebonne toward CEO cation, and infrastructure become Chamber business issues be- a successful future. On cause they are a significant part of our overall business climate. behalf of its diverse mem- By joining the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber, your company’s As a collective voice, we can have a greater impact on issues that bership, the Chamber reputation will grow through increased exposure. Our online transform our community. works to create a climate and printed membership directories strengthen your commu- There are numerous sponsorship and hosting opportuni- of growth and success nity presence! Access to our Online Membership Directory is ties as well as unique and cost-effective marketing and adver- that benefits all business. through the Chamber’s website at www.houmachamber.com. tising outlets for Chamber members to take advantage of that Your membership invest- Our website receives an average of 1727 users each month. We will heighten your visibility and credibility in the community ment allows your business distribute 3,000 copies of the annual Business & Community through: and our community to pros- Guide print directory and it lists each member up to three times. • sponsorship of events per. The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber is an event-driven organiza- • advertising and listings in the Business & Community Guide At the Chamber, we know times are hard, and we are here to tion. With a network of over 600 member businesses represent- • Chamber website advertising with direct link to your help by offering members an opportunity to set-up a personal- ing over 23,000 employees, the Chamber is a driving force in website ized installment plan for their membership dues. We customize our community. Through its events, the Chamber provides busi- • articles and advertising in our monthly newsletter the Focus a plan that suits your budget and keep you an active member nesses and individuals with opportunities to develop business • advertising of your events and programs in electronic of the Chamber. If you are interested in this opportunity, please relationships and generate leads. Building and strengthening newsletter the eFocus feel free to contact the Chamber at 985-876-5600 to take advan- relationships are a big part of the monthly Business After Hours • flyers in our monthly Focus newsletter mailed to members tage of this opportunity. events, the Business 2 Business luncheons, the monthly General • Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce is a mem- Membership Luncheons, the golf tournament, and the Annual • mailing labels of members’ mailing addresses ber-driven, volunteer organization dedicated to improving the Banquet, as well as participating in the various committees. The Chamber helps to build a strong community by con- quality of life by building a strong economy through promotion The Chamber also provides an outlet for the opinions and necting its members to people and issues that are important of services to members, partnerships and alliances, legislative needs of businesses in the community to be heard in order to to business success. Through Chamber programming, you and advocacy, economic development, and programs of action and influence projects and programs that support our community’s your business have opportunities to be engaged in activities that value to sustain a prosperous and vibrant community. Youdon’t have to search farand wide for professionals that canhandleyour mostcomplicated AWORLD OF accountingneeds.BourgeoisBennett brings thepowerofthe industry’sleading staffright to your EXPERIENCE neighborhood.Weare oneofthe state’stop accounting andconsulting firms offering amyriad of services from taxplanning for businesses andindividuals andaudit andassurance to litigation IN YOUR andforensic accounting. We arealsoyourneighbors andeager to shareour yearsofaccumulated knowledgetohelpyou reachyourgoals or preparefor theunexpected. Call us todayand letusshow HOME TOWN. youhow we canhelpyou thrivewithoutleaving home. bourgeoisbennett.com NewOrleans 504.831.4949 |North Shore985.246.3022|Houma 985.868.0139|Thibodaux985.447.5243 H OUMA -T ERREBONNE C H AMBER OF C OMMER C E F O C US / M AY 23, 2019 4 www.HoumaChamber.com Chairman’s Message CHAD HEBERT Bank, Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, and Waste Pro of Louisiana but about giving thanks 2019 Chairman of the Board Hole in One Sponsor – Barker Automotive Group for the opportunity to Safeworx Safety Solutions, LLC Flag Sponsors – Cortec, Danos, Gordon Dove, Hebert Insur- give. And remember, ance Agency, Morris P. Hebert, Occupational Medicine Services, the greatest gift that we Thanks to all of our sponsors, players, volunteers, and staff Off the Hook, and The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana. give our children is the who made the 11th Annual Chamber Golf Classic on May 6th a Tandem Hole Sponsors – M. Bergeron & Company, CPAs, actual expression of our huge success. It was an awesome day of fun, fellowship, and Bourgeois Bennett, CPAs, Brown & Brown Insurance, Caldarera love. It isn’t enough to networking and I think everyone in attendance had a great time Group Insurance, Claudet Properties, Cox Media, Duplantis De- feel love for them inside and ate lots of good food. Congrats to all the winners! sign Group, First American Bank & Trust, Logan H. Babin, Inc., ourselves: we need to Without the following sponsors and supportive members, Stephanie Hebert Insurance Agency, Pitre Wealth Management express that love. Take a we would not have been able to host our Annual Chamber Golf Group, Terrebonne Parish Assessor’s Office – Loney Grabert, moment each day and give Classic. and Trapp Cadillac Chevrolet. your child the kind of hug that can leave no
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