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Greetings!
Today's date is one we will never forget. As the anniversary of that devastating event seven years ago when the United States was terrorized and thousands of lives were lost, we must pause in our hurricane recovery to remember that tragic day. I remember that day so well as I am sure many still do.
One week after the event I was in Washington DC and drove by the Pentagon. People drove close to the site and parked and walked to the grassy area by the interstate and just sat and stared. You . . .
could not help but almost stop on the highway to see where the airplane crashed. It was very moving to see the extremely large American Flag that was placed against the wall.
I also visited the site where the "Twin Towers" once stood a year later. The reverence and peacefulness surrounded the fenced area of "ground zero". Those who were also visiting the site only spoke in a silent whisper if at all. Some shed tears while others just stared at a large hole that emptiness was felt by just the site alone and there too, an extremely large American flag was hung. The thought of such an invasion of the country in which we live still angers us all and has caused Americans to proceed with extreme caution.
As you drive about and see the flags at half staff, remember those who lost their lives at this tragic event in American history.
An Irish proverb was quoted today at a memorial service by Bloomberg- "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
As a closing note, stay safe and pray that "Ike" does not come to West Feliciana Parish.
Linda Osterberger
Executive Director
Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce |
CC's Greetings
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The Voice of West Feliciana Business |
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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. |
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Welcome to Our Chamber
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Welcome to the Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce. We are a membership driven organization with over 200 active members.
The Chamber is here to be the catalyst for business success and growth throughout our community. We believe that business prosperity contributes to the vitality of St. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish. |
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New Chamber Members
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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 Activities
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Business Recognition Dinner |
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Chamber of Commerce "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 and will be available beginning December 1, 2008. For more information, please call the chamber office at 225-635-6717. MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY- Limited seating available.
Purchase your tickets online. |
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Chamber of Commerce 2009 Membership Drive
The 2009 Membership Invoices have been sent out to all businesses that were members in 2008. The chamber asks that you complete the form and send the invoice with your check before November 27th. If you are not a member, and would like to join the Chamber, please call the office at 225-635-6717, and we will send you a form. An online membership form can be found on the Chamber of Commerce, click here. We remind everyone that not only businesses can join- individuals are welcome also! |
Area Events
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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!! |
Chamber Features
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Moving to St. Francisville |
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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. |
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Information on West Feliciana Parish government, services, offices, elections, utilities, police jury and location maps can be found at wfparish.org. Plenty of links to parish information on this "Gateway to the Parish"
As a tourist destination, St. Francisville Louisiana attacts visitors from around the world. Rich in civil war history, nature, historic sites and parks; people also come for the quaint town where time slows down just a bit.
