Business

The C4 Report From the City of Central Chamber of Commerce

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    2012 is now in the record books!  2013 will undoubtedly bring many challenges as we deal with taxes and unbridled government spending.  Obviously, what has gone on in Washington over the last few days definitely was not done with small businesses in mind!  With the challenges, one thing that you can count on is that the City of Central Chamber of Commerce will continue to work hard to promote the growth and support of small businesses, the well being of our community, and the strength of our commerce.  I would like to take this week’s article to introduce to you the folks that will help us accomplish this task.  
    Here is a list of the Board of Directors and staff for 2013.  BOARD: Brockwell Bone owner Bone Marketing, Reda Cockerham with CJ Brown, Board  Treasurer Stephen David with Whitney Bank, Claud Derbes with Central Drug Store, Chris Dickerson with Investor Bank,  Les Hunt owner Hunt’s Tire and Car Care, Si Kora with KG Capital Management, Past Chairman Tim Lazaroe owner RV Cams, Chairman Wayne Leader owner AA Mini Storage/Central Super Suds, Tommie Morden with Central City Chapeaux Chicks Red Hat Society, Matt Price with PriceCo Supply, Angie Rabalais with CentralSpeaks, Kevin Rogers with Rogers Regional Eyecare, 1st Vice Chair Lucky Ross owner Ross Tire and Service, 2nd Vice Chair Russell Starns owner Chase Health Care, and Heidi Wendt with Ochsner Health System. STAFF: President / CEO Ron Erickson, Executive Assistant Darci Perkins, and Vice President Membership Development Juanita Ross. 
    The Board of Directors will be installed at our Awards and Installations Banquet which will be held on Thursday Evening, January 10, 7pm, at Kristenwood.  Tickets are available through the office and are $20.00.  Please let us know if you are coming so we can take care of the food arrangements.  We look forward to getting together with our members and friends to start the New Year, install the new Board of Directors, and give out awards to the well deserving members of our business community!  Happy New Year Central!