Chamber SWLA

If you are in business, they work for you.

You may not realize it, but the Chamber SWLA and its members
are already working towards your success.

Chambers of Commerce were founded across the world starting as early as 1599 under many names like a Board of Commerce or a Merchants or Trade Association. The goal then is the same as today, to band the power of many businesses together to act as the voice for the business community, to advocate for the business community, and recruit and develop new businesses for the community. In that regard, the only thing that has changed is the technology. As one of the largest Chambers in the state, the Chamber SWLA is proactive in attracting industry and growing our economy, developing leadership, and undertaking visionary quality-of-life programs. The Chamber SWLA tackles workforce issues by working with SOWELA Technical Community College, McNeese State University, and other area schools to match the needs of our regional business community with the training programs being offered.
The Chamber SWLA works for you in the halls at the State Capitol, in Washington, D.C., and locally. They are part of several national and international movements to make it easier for you to do business here in our region. They also track down and meet with developers and industry leaders nationally and internationally, to share all the things that make Southwest Louisiana great and why they should open their next venture here.

Other perks of membership:
Knowledge – The Chamber SWLA staff keeps up-to-date on industry trends, legislative issues, and national programs that can benefit their members, so they strive to share this information through bi-weekly e-newsletters, newspaper articles, and luncheons.

Credibility – Even if they don’t realize it consciously, when your customers see that you are a member of the Chamber SWLA, they know that you are a reputable part of our community. “When customers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of it and 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.” (Shapiro Report, 2012)

Networking – The Chamber SWLA provides many opportunities to make one-on-one connections with regional business leaders. It’s not just who you know, it’s who knows you.

Learning Opportunities – Being successful in business requires staying current on trends, technology, and other issues that might affect your business. The Chamber SWLA hosts many online and in person training opportunities to provide the information businesses need to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

With the support of Chamber members – and future members – The Chamber SWLA will continue to lead the nation in new jobs, business opportunities and unprecedented growth!

For information, contact Paula Ramsey at PRamsey@allianceswla.org or (337) 433-3632.