November 13, 2024 For Immediate Release Keesler Federal and Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Unions announce plans for a merger Merger Called a “Win-Win” for Members BILOXI, Miss. — Keesler Federal Credit Union and Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union on Wednesday announced plans for the largest credit union merger in Louisiana and Mississippi history, resulting in enhanced services for members of both credit unions and a more robust footprint stretching across the Gulf Coast. Jefferson Financial
Let Us Help You Pay For College!Peter C. Bertucci served as a teacher and administrator for several years before becoming superintendent of the Jefferson Parish Public School System from 1969-1973. In the namesake of our founder, Jefferson Financial FCU proudly offers $1,000 Scholarships to twenty-four (24) High School Graduates who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to community, and are members of the Credit Union. Over the past twenty-four (24) years, we have awarded over $400,000 to High School
LYP - Member Christmas Mixer End 2022 on a High Note On December 15, 2022, the 2022 year ended with a Christmas Mixer at Big Mikes in Denham Springs, The event was sponsored by: Quality Engineering and Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union. 66 people attended including 27 young professionals and 39 other members of the chamber. The Merry Trivia prize was sponsored by: Restoration 1. Winners of Trivia were: Team Jingle. Winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest: Amber Cook WeisenSee photo links to
Kim Mulkey Presents Keynote at Women’s Leadership EventOn Wednesday, September 7, 2022 the Livingston Parish Chamber held its Women’s Leadership Event with LSU Coach Kim Mulkey as the keynote speaker. The theme of the event “Winning in Life” was inspired by Coach Mulkey’s winning record as a player, assistant coach, and a head coach. The event was held in Denham Springs at Abundant Life Church with close to 300 in attendance. The event began with an Expo and networking, followed by the self-proclaimed
Leadership Livingston Graduates Class of 2022The Leadership Livingston Class of 2022 graduated on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Leadership Livingston, a program of the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce, has been in place since 2012 and the class of 2022 is the tenth year of graduates. This latest graduating class, with 21 graduates, brings the total graduates to 237. The graduation event was held at Serenity Events Center in Watson. Class participant sponsors, project supporters, Leadership alumni,
Leadership Livingston selected its 10th class since inception of the program. The class notified of their selection and held their first meet up in August. Regular class sessions began in September. “The class of 2022 has had the opportunity to get together and is enthusiastic about the coming year. We all know if we wait for the perfect to get moving, in today’s world, we may be waiting a long time. Never has leadership development been more important than now. We heard from graduates following the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact April Wehrs, 225-665-8155 | april@livingstonparishchamber.org Livingston Parish Chamber recognized 2020 Businesses of the YearThe Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses as “Businesses of the Year” Friday, January 29, 2021 at their Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, presented by Cox Business. Winners were chosen for their leadership in the business community and their dedication and impact in Livingston Parish.Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Livingston Class of 2021 Selected Leadership Livingston’s newest class kicked things off on Thursday with an orientation of the program presented by April Wehrs, Livingston Parish Chamber President/CEO and class facilitator. “We’ve been monitoring the possibility of having a class, and the interest in light of the phases and restrictions of COVID. We offered the opportunity for the class and had positive response. We intentionally kept the class smaller to adjust to today’s standards. The
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: April Wehrs | april@livingstonparishchamber.org | (225) 665-8155Leadership Livingston Graduates 23 on June 30th On June 30, 2020, 23 graduates were added to the list of Leadership Livingston Alumni. Typically, the ceremony would include a room packed with classmates, alumni, sponsors, peers and graduate’s family. This year accommodation of guests was limited due to the governor’s announcement that our state would be staying in Phase 2. “We felt it was important to move
(Denham Springs, LA) – After learning about the needs of the elderly to stay warm at a Chamber of Commerce meeting, employees at Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union went into action. They donated $1,000 to the Livingston Council on Aging to assist local seniors as temperatures dropped into the 30s and 40s this week in Livingston Parish. “Elderly people are calling daily in need of heaters and heating blankets in order to get through this winter season,” notes LCOA’s Executive Director, Kay Granger.
Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: July 19, 2017 22 Graduate from Leadership Livingston ProgramOn June 22, 2017, the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted a graduation ceremony for the Leadership Livingston class of 2017. This class, nicknamed “The Flood Class”, marked the conclusion of the programs fifth year.Each year the class is divided into three groups tasked with completing community projects. This year’s community projects were “Supporting Our Seniors”,