SFCC 02/27/09

The Voice
of West Feliciana Business

Greetings!

Chamber Office and Committee News

So much has been going on since the "new year" has arrived. The Chamber is "reaching out" to the parish to make the organization stronger than ever. The various committees of the chamber have been putting issues on "high priority" lists and running with them- and the phone at the office rings constantly.

The Members Services Committee is sending out reminders to businesses that have not renewed their memberships. With a "confused economy" everyone is watching their pennies and to accommodate them, we have options. The Chamber is joining with the US Chamber of Commerce to offer advantages of being a member. The membership will be notified of these resources - via email.

Plans are being made to publicize the "Comprehensive Plans for the Town and Parish". The Chamber works "with" every agency to make a better place in which we live and work. Chamber President Mike Smith has met with all but a couple of boards and commissioners to express the Chamber's willingness to "work with" them all.

The Scholarship Committee is getting the applications ready for disbursement in March for high school seniors. They are working with the high school administrators to make sure parents know what scholarships are available for those interested in higher education.

We will keep our readers up to date on what is going on in the parish and town as we get more information. In the mean time- watch those cones in the road at the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 10!

Powwow This Weekend

The first ever Felicianas Native American Powwow is scheduled for this Saturday, February 28, 2009. The Farmer's Almanac predicts rain, and Dr. Dardard says the Indians need to keep their feathers dry so the event will be held at the Pavillion, two doors down from Centenary in Jackson, LA. There will be Native American dancing, crafts, food, drumming and story telling. For more information, contact Dr. Susan Dardard at 225-635-4555.

WF Clothes Closet Sale

The West Feliciana Parish Clothes Closet Sale will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 4591 Feliciana Street (the old high school) from 8 am until noon. Great bargains! They have clothing, household items, books and lots more. Most items are $1. All proceeds benefit the West Feliciana Food Pantry.


Dementia Care Conference

A Meeting of the Minds

The Alzheimer's Association is presenting "A Meeting of the Minds" in partnership with Pennington Biomedical Research Center on Friday, March 6, 2009 at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center.

You are invited to join in and listen to a diverse cast of special guest speakers to learn about the latest in Alzheimer care, research and policy affecting those with dementia, their caregivers and their families. This is open to the public. To register, please visit www.alz.org/louisiana or contact Ashley Finney at 225-930-0066.


"Main Street" Workshop

St. Francisville Main Street hosting Workshop

Representatives from the LA Office of Historic Preservation, Valerie Gaumont and Alison Saunders, will be presenting a workshop on Commercial and Residential Historic Tax Credits and Main Street Basics on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 6:00 pm at Town Hall in St. Francisville. Ms. Saunders will be available for site visits with pre-arrangements before and after the workshop. This is a wonderful one on one opportunity to learn about the advantages of historic tax credits. Ms. Gaumont will talk about how Main Street functions. They are always looking for volunteers or people interested in the board functions of Main Street.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a site visit, please call Laurie Walsh, St. Francisville Main Street at 225-635-3873 or email at lauriemainst@bellsouth.net


"Light Up The Night" during the Pilgrimage

The West Feliciana Historical Society invites you to "Light Up The Night" on Prosperity Street in St. Francisville for the 4th Annual Saturday Soiree. The soiree will be held during the Audubon Pilgrimage on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 7:00pm. Ticket prices are $40/person and includes dinner catered by V Catering and Chef Scott Varnedoe, live music and complimentary beer and wine. A cash bar will also be available. To purchase tickets, please contact the West Feliciana Historical Society at 225-635-6330.


Baton Rouge Career Center Job Fair

The Baton Rouge Career Center is have a Veterans and general public combined Job Fair on April 7, 2009.

There will be 70 or more of our regions largest employers participating. These Corporations will be interviewing, collecting resumes and hiring.

The hours are 9:00am until 1:00pm at Crown Plaza Baton Rouge (4728 Constitution Ave.) Baton Rouge, LA.

The first two hours are reserved for Veterans. From 11:00 am until 1:00pm are open to the general public.

For further information, contact Bob Hartman- 225-922-1320 or email at
rhartman@ldol.state.la.us


Calling All New Folks!

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!