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Written by Linda Osterberger
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Greetings!
It's fall. Everyone is ready to get over the hurricanes and get out of the house. "Information calls" are a regular at the chamber office. These wonderful people are coming here for one reason or another. All calls are ended by "I hope you enjoy our beautiful town". I know the Tourist Information Center in town is getting calls; we are sending a lot of them to this amazing place. Have you ever been there? It is located at the Museum downtown. You could spend hours just looking around. You must go to visit if you have never been there. We tip our hat to all those ladies who plan events for our town and parish not to mention those who know the history by heart. If you keep reading our "newsletter", we will try to keep you informed on what's going on.
The big talk right now is "what is going to happen to the town when the bridge opens"? The beauty and the ambiance of our town will still be here. Our reply is, when you have family or friends who come to visit or just want to get away, even for a couple of hours, bring them to town and just park the car and walk. We still have some great unique shops open downtown and numerous businesses throughout the parish, and the Churches are a "must see". The history and beauty of each one is like no other place. This is such a wonderful place to raise children and grow older.
The Chamber encourages business and economic development so our families can "stay in the parish" for most of their needs. The "Discovery Trip" to Madison, Mississippi is quickly approaching. A large number of seriously interested people have jumped on board with the same desire to learn from another town's growth and bring some ideas back to our town with the interest of all the people in the parish.
The members and individuals who support the chamber are very appreciated. A goal for 2009 is for those who are not members, to join us in the effort to continue to build a better place for our families and businesses. 'What a wonderful place to live', and your Chamber of Commerce will be here to support the town and parish.
Linda Osterberger
Director
St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 16 October 2008 )
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The Voice of West Feliciana Business
Greetings!
The year is quickly coming to a close. The Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a new year. The 2009 Membership Drive is now in progress. Membership renewals have been sent out. The Chamber invites all businesses and individuals to join. "What can the chamber do for me" is the big question. The answer is- as much as you let us and support us. The website is a valuable advertising tool and easy to use. People who are looking for that special business that has what they need use it. |
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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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Welcome to Our Community
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St. Francisville & West Felciana Parish is in an unique situation, a small town rich in culture and heritage while aggressively striving from perfection in economic development. |
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ROAD CLOSURE
Hwy 61 Road Closure
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- - - Nov. 3, 2008 Memorial Services - - - General Robert H. Barrow
* * * * * * * General Robert Hilliard Barrow * * * * * * * February 5, 1922 - October 30, 2008
Latest News
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NRC Meeting on "New Reactor"
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from 6pm- 9:30pm at the West Feliciana High School Auditorium in Bains, LA about the review of the Entergy application for a combined license for the proposed River Bend Unit 3 Reactor. Any one interested is invited to attend this meeting. |
New Chamber Members
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Welcome New Members for 2009
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce welcomes these new members for 2009:
The Carriage House Restaurant- Beth & Tip Pace
Farm Bureau Insurance- Amy Spillman
Live Oak Centre, LLC- Dick Lancaster
MDSA Strategic Communications- Michael Smith
V Catering- Scott & Doughty Varnedoe
The chamber invites you to support these new businesses. |
Chamber Activities
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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. Membership applications can also be found online - for your ease. We remind everyone that not only businesses can join- individuals are welcome also! |
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Chamber Regular Board Meeting Scheduled
The Chamber of Commerce regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 8AM at The St. Francisville Inn. All chamber members are invited to attend. |
Area Events
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Friends of WFP Library Tour Of Homes
The Friends of West Feliciana Library will host the "Tour of Homes" on Sunday, December 7th during Christmas in the Country weekend. There will be 4 homes showcased for $15 per person. All proceeds benefit library projects. Call 225-635-3364 for more information or St. Francisville Festivals website. |
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"Relay For Life" Fundraiser Hosted by WFP Hospital
The West Feliciana Parish Hospital is sponsoring a Fall Festival Fundraiser for their "Relay For Life" team on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 11am until 4pm at Parker Park.
Crafts, games, face painting, live music, spacewalks, booths and more will make this a fun day for the entire family while supporting the fight against cancer. |
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Christmas in the Country "White LIGHT Night"
In August the "White Linen Night" was such a big success, it will be repeated during Christmas in the Country as "WHITE LIGHT NIGHT" on Friday, December 5th from 6pm until 9pm following the the lighting of the town's Christmas Tree. This year's Christmas in the Country will be held the weekend of December 5,6, & 7th. Plan to attend this event. Come support the businesses in West Feliciana. For More Information. |
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.
