Committees

Government & Community Development

The goal of the Government & Community Development Committee is to advocate sound public policy at all levels of government that will improve the business climate and enhance the overall quality of life in Ascension parish.  This committee also works hand in hand with the Ascension Economic    Development Corporation to foster the environment necessary for economic development with both current business and businesses looking to locate to the parish.

Leadership Ascension

The duties of the Leadership Ascension Committee include recruitment of each year’s leadership class, assisting the facilitator with preparation and review of program agendas, and establishing scholarship criteria.  There are two subcommittees within Leadership Ascension, the Leadership Alumni Committee, which assists in the coordination of Alumni events, and the Golf Ascension Committee which plans our annual golf tournament, Golf Ascension, designed to raise money for Leadership Ascension.

Finance & Operations

The goal of the Finance & Operations Committee is to develop both short & long-term plans that maintain the chamber’s financial sustainability, provide for adequate program funding and oversee internal operational issues.  Their functions also include assisting with strategic planning to develop a long range plan for the Ascension Chamber of Commerce.

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Member Services

The goal of the Member Services committee is to improve & expand the level of service provided to Chamber Members.  The Member Services Committee ensures a strong, stable, and effective Chamber of Commerce through new membership, improved communications, and retention of existing membership, so that the Chamber can continue to serve as the voice of the business community.  The committee helps promote events such as Business After Hours, Monthly Luncheons, Ascension Business Day, and other programs to bring the membership together for valuable  networking and educational opportunities. 

Christmas Parade Committee

The Christmas Parade Committee works diligently each year to execute a family- friendly event that brings business and the community together.  The parade takes place in Gonzales at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of December each year.

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