French Settlement Roasting Awarded Small Business of the Year in Livingston Parish
French Settlement Roasting Awarded Small Business of the Year in Livingston Parish Holden, LA Awarded by the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce French Settlement Roasting Company is a veteran- and woman-owned, Louisiana-based coffee roastery. The company roasts 100% organic, specialty-grade coffee in small batches to ensure freshness, consistency, and exceptional flavor. They quickly outgrew their original location and moved to a larger facility. Over the past year, the company has expanded beyond
Metal Fab Guys Walker, LA Awarded Large Business of the Year by the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce
Metal Fab GuysWalker, LA Awarded Large Business of the Year by the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Metal Fab Guys is recognized as a leader in innovation, efficiency, and advanced manufacturing, making a significant investment in Livingston Parish and the future of American manufacturing. Founded by Richard Stewart, in partnership with Michael Hackley, Metal Fab Guys was created in response to supply chain challenges exposed during the pandemic and a growing need for reliable, domestic metal
James Drug Store - Legacy Business Award 2025
James Drug Store recognized - Legacy Business Award 2025 By the Livingston Parish Chamber JAMES DRUG STORE DENHAM SPRINGS, LA Legacy Business of the Year Recognized by the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce James Drug Store has been serving the greater Livingston Parish area for over 90 years – specifically since March of 1932. Founded by DP “Doc” James and then Mayor of DS, Gay Cooper, in March of 1932 The country was in the Great Depression. Back then, the store was used by local merchants
Women's Leadership Award Winners - 2025 - 2026
Livingston Parish Women's Leadership Award Winners Presented by the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Michelle SouthernOperations Manager – Guaranty Media Michelle serves as Operations Manager for Guaranty Media, overseeing four radio stations across music, news, sports, and talk. She is also the Program Director and afternoon drive host on Eagle 98.1, a role she has held since 2017 on one of Louisiana’s most successful heritage rock stations. Her career spans more than 25 years in radio. Michelle is
Restoration 1 of East Baton Rouge - Member of the Year
Restoration 1 of East Baton Rouge - Member of the Year Restoration 1MEMBER OF THE YEAR Restoration 1 of East Baton Rouge is recognized for an exceptional year of growth, leadership, and operational excellence.IN 2025, the company experienced record-setting revenue, achieving 67.18% growth and adding nine new positions.In the past year, team members earned 19 new industry certifications. Restoration 1 also purchased and renovated a new facility — its fourth building in seven years — to support continued
Off the Hook Announced as New Business of the Year - Large Category
Off the Hook Announced as New Business of the Year - Large Category Off the Hook Denham Springs, Walker Awarded New Business of the Year – Large Category by the Livingston Parish Chamber It’s no surprise that Off the Hook is a Louisiana-based company in the way it approaches community in new locations. We experienced that firsthand with its expansion into Denham Springs and Walker. Founded in 2012, Off the Hook has grown to 8 locations including reactivating existing commercial spaces within Denham
Livingston Parish Projects / Expansions Announcements
Project Announcements Hello - Please check back here as us update this list. Our Lady of the Lake - Baton Rouge General
Job Shadow Program Launches through Chamber and LPPS
Job Shadow Program Partnership with Chamber and LPPS launches For decades, the Livingston Parish Chamber has been proud to partner withLivingston Parish Public Schools in support of our Livingston Parish students and future workforce. Through our education initiatives, thousands of students have benefited from the collective business community’s involvement facilitated through the Chamber, its Education Committee,and its members. What began as a scholarship program over 30 years ago has escalated
Achieving Business Growth with These Strategies
Building a successful business is akin to running a marathon, not a sprint. Transitioning from a startup to a scale-up or elevating a small venture into a large enterprise calls for more than just ambition. It necessitates a detailed, well-thought-out plan primarily focused on business growth. In this article, we will guide you through essential steps to invigorate your enterprise's expansion.Upgrade your web skills. In a digital world, having a basic understanding of web tasks can offer you a
State Business Lobby set to hold more power following Saturday's election results
FromBaton Rouge Business Report THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023BUSINESSBusiness lobby set to hold even more power following Saturday’s election resultsBy David Jacobs Louisiana Senate chamber(File. Photo) The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry endorsed candidates in 52 races for this year’s state elections. Of those, all but four either won outright or advanced to next month’s runoff, says Andree Miller, LABI’s director of political action committees. “There are some really big and bold
