SFCC 12-31-08

The Voice of West Feliciana Business

Greetings!

Happy New Year!!
It has been my pleasure to serve the members and board of the Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce as your President, over the last year and a half. Our Past President, Hamilton Willis, laid the groundwork, recognized the needed direction and rapidly organized the chamber into a valuable resource for our members.

With the hard work of our board and an increased level of cooperation throughout the parish, many significant events occurred during my tenure. The Chamber hosted Political Forums, After-hour functions, and Ribbon Cuttings. We continue to enhance the newsletter and website on a regular basis. Through the Swing for Scholarship Golf Outing, we have provided scholarships to numerous students from our area. Most recently, we hosted the Discovery Trip to Madison to learn from their challenges and successes. The Comprehensive Plan has the potential to be the vehicle that will provide the necessary direction and focus for our local leaders. It is important that we continue to ensure that our leaders act on the plan and begin to implement its recommendations. I encourage our President Elect, Mike Smith, and the board to work closely with our officials towards this endeavor.

St. Francisville has remarkable natural resources, a great education system and a rich history for us to build upon. I have learned a great deal while serving our members. More than anything else, I have learned that there are numerous individuals, businesses and municipal leaders that show true care for our community, as well as, a willingness to make sacrifices and dedicate time. The recipe for success is there, and it is time to start cooking!

We have several outgoing Board Members that have played a vital role in our success over the last few years. Thanks to Amanda McKinney, Laurie Walsh, Hamilton Willis and Clay Pinson for everything they have done for the Chamber!

I'd also like to welcome our newest Board Members; Abby Temple, Bobee Leake, Amy Spillman, Brent Bradley and Greg Accardo and Mike Perito.

Mike Smith will take over as President in 2009 and I will support him as the Past President. Mike brings an astute knowledge of politics and he will be an asset in working with our local leaders. Since he has taken over as Vice President, he has already begun taking an active behind the scenes role and great things should be expected in 2009!

As an owner of three businesses that are chamber members (The Relocation Center, V Catering, and TigerBytes IT Solutions) the chamber has been a valuable resource for me and hope each of you feel the same.

Thanks for your support and I wish you a Happy New Year!

Miles Higgins
President of the Board

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Welcome New Chamber Member

New Chamber Member
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce welcomes
Daniel Clinic to the chamber. The medical clinic opened in July of 2000 and now employs 25 employees. Thank you for serving the needs of the community!
Chamber 2009 Membership Renewals

2009 Chamber Membership Renewals
Just a reminder that if you have not renewed your Chamber membership for 2009 to send in your renewal form and check. Many calls are coming in to the office and we want your business referred first! If you need a new membership invoice, please call the office and let us know at 225-635-6717.

Business Recognition Dinner
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the "Business Recognition Dinner" on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Sage Hill Reception Center at 6 pm. Tickets are $35 per person.
Reservations only required. Reservations must be received by January 5, 2009.

Mr. Stephen Moret will be the guest speaker for the event.

Chamber members are reminded to call, email, or mail their nominations for awards by January 5, 2009!


6th Annual Taste of the Felicianas
The Women's Service League and Feliciana Restaurants and Caterers are preparing for the 6th Annual- Taste of the Felicianas. It is truly "A Night of Glitz and Glamour" that everyone will enjoyed.

The date for the event is Friday, January 23, 2009 at 7:30pm at Hemingbough in St. Francisville. For more information call 225-784-1704. Don't miss this event!!
Relocation Packets now available

Relocation Packets are now Available
If you know of anyone who is moving to St. Francisville, they can call the Chamber office at 635-6717 and request a re-location packet. Information about the parish and parish facilities along with phone numbers they will need and some brochures from Chamber businesses and maps of the town and parish are enclosed in the packets.

Contact Information
Linda Osterberger; Executive Secretary
phone: 635-6717 Join our mailing list!