The recipient entity's physical address:
           2020 St. Charles Ave.
5th Floor Suite 300
New Orleans, La 70130

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           2020 St. Charles Ave.
5th Floor Suite 300
New Orleans, La 70130

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8501

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Chairwoman Angelina Parker
4029 South Chipwood Drive
Harvey, LA 70058

Secretary - Dr. Adraine Conrad
4454 Wells Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Treasurer - Musheerah Cambrice
2020 Constantine Drive
Marrero, La 70072

Board Member Michael Meredith
2439 Manhattan Blvd
Ste 500
Harvey, LA 70058


Board Member Arkebia Matthews-Johnson
3657 Clermont
New Orleans, LA 70122

Board Member Jeannine Scott
1766 Verbena St. NW
Washington, DC 20012

Board Member Corey Jack
600 Jefferson St
Suite 901
Lafayette, La 70501


Chief Executive Officer - David St. Etienne
3541 Rue Michelle
New Orleans , LA 70131

Vice President - Kelisha Garrett
6213 3rd Ave
Marrero, LA 70072

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Focus: Provide technical assistance and organizational development support in connection with economic development, educational, administrative services, organizational, and business development initiatives across Louisiana through direct management delivered by an assigned administrator to regionally located chamber of commerce in rural and fast developing communities.

The funds requested will provide the direct services below:

• Manage mentorship program between established chamber of commerce and economic development organizations and chambers of commerce across the state of Louisiana.
• Provide 1:1 management and assistance to the board of directors, document preparation and distribution of pertinent communication regarding economic development and job growth.
• Aid the regional chamber leadership and train key personnel in focus areas including board governance, strategic alliances, programming, member engagement, support for board of directors, coordinate member activities, manage member database, maintain, and update direct communication to membership and stakeholders including social media, newsletter creations & distribution, website updates and membership outreach to build capacity and establish a solid foundation.
• Provide educational resources to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Track membership and impact goals including increase in contracts awarded, employees hired, expansion of services, and economic impact to Louisiana.
• Promote participation of small Louisiana Based business entities in the local and statewide economy.
• Provide high quality chamber and partnership development with a focus on stakeholder engagement.
• Improve the management, oversight, and viability of chambers of commerce in rural and fast developing communities.
• Identify and connect workforce development training and apprenticeship programs to chambers (members) to increase participation from underserved communities entering the workforce.
• Increase local small business readiness for opportunities in the infrastructure, coastal restoration, innovation, technology, agriculture, transportation, professional services, and construction industries.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000
          Professional Services. . . $30,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $30,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation exists to strengthen the economic vitality of Louisiana's communities by delivering high-impact technical assistance and organizational development services to regionally located chambers of commerce—particularly in rural and fast-developing areas of the state.

Through this initiative, the Foundation provides direct support for economic development, education, administrative capacity, and small business growth by assigning dedicated regional administrators to oversee implementation. This structure ensures tailored, consistent, and responsive support for local chambers and their members.

By empowering these local economic engines, the Foundation helps advance equitable development, create jobs, expand access to business resources, and uplift underserved communities. This public-private collaboration directly supports Louisiana’s long-term goals of regional competitiveness, workforce readiness, and inclusive economic growth.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Funding for this initiative will help deliver strategic coordination, professional training, business incubation, and operational enhancement to chambers serving as anchors of community development across the state. The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation will implement a statewide chamber development initiative to strengthen rural and fast-developing business communities. The program will establish a structured mentorship network between established and emerging chambers of commerce to share best practices and resources. Direct 1:1 management and document support will be provided to 10 chamber boards, including strategic planning and governance coaching. Training for at least 30 key chamber personnel will be delivered through four regional workshops and one annual statewide summit, covering member engagement, program planning, and communications. Technical assistance will also include capacity-building for 10 rural chambers, including diagnostics, sustainability planning, and stakeholder partnership development. A minimum of 12 educational sessions on entrepreneurship and procurement will be hosted, reaching 250 small businesses. Chambers will be supported in tracking their local economic impact—such as contracts awarded, jobs created, and services expanded—while a business outreach campaign will target 5,000 Louisiana-based small businesses to encourage broader participation in regional economies. New partnerships will be formed with nonprofits, government, and private-sector partners to enhance chamber viability and community impact. Workforce readiness will be strengthened by linking 10 chambers to local training and apprenticeship programs, resulting in at least 200 individuals referred to upskilling opportunities and at least three formalized workforce pipelines. To promote business readiness for infrastructure, coastal restoration, and innovation-driven opportunities, 150 small businesses will be engaged through workshops and resources, including a statewide procurement guide. This initiative will result in stronger chambers, a more connected small business ecosystem, and greater economic participation by underserved and rural communities across Louisiana

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 year

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 n/a
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 n/a

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  n/a

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               n/a

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               n/a

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                n/a

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Louisiana Economic Development
617 North 3rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Scope of Services
In order to accomplish the stated Goals and Objectives of this project and this Agreement, the Contractor
(LCCF) shall provide the following necessary services and assistance to the public promoting economic
development with regard to increasing the awareness of programs offered by LED throughout the State to
extend the reach of LED's Small Business Programming into the minority business community through the
development of local and rural chambers of commerce:
• Minority Chamber Development
o Strategic Planning
o Financial Management and Revenue Sources
o Small Business Policy Advocacy
o Staff Development
o Marketing and Communications
o Sustainability and Succession Planning
o Equipment Computer, printers etc.
• Member Business Services
o Building a critical mass of and the capacity of minority companies to qualify as
Hudson/Veteran Certified companies.
o Education on and assistance with preparation for State Contracting Opportunities
[Department of Transportation & Development (DOTD), Department of Education
(DOE), and Coastal Protection Restoration Authority (CPRA))
• Outreach Partnership with Coastal Technical Assistance Center (CTAC)
o Facilitation of statewide outreach regarding opportunity awareness for state coastal
projects to Hudson, Veteran, and SEBD certified businesses.


Contact Information
name:  David St. Etienne 
                                       address:  2020 St. Charles Ave.
5th Floor Ste 300
New Orleans, LA 70130
                                       phone:  504-994-1441
                                       fax:  n/a
                                       e-mail:  dbs@labizspeaks.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Chief Operating Officer