Events for February 2019
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
Feb 2    Free Vascular Health Screenings
University Medical Center of New Orleans, AAAneurysm Outreach and W.L. Gore and Associates are planning a free screening event Feb. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon for vascular health: including carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm and thoracic aortic aneurysms, in the UMC Conference Center. Other partners include Healthy Blue Louisiana.
Date: February 2, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.aoutreach.org
Location: University Medical Center of New Orleans
2000 Canal Street
Contact: J B Hunt, Executive Director AAAneurysm Outreach 504-598-5241
EMail: jbhunt@aoutreach.org
Date/Time Details: 8 a.m. to noon
Feb. 2, 2019
Fees/Admission: free
Feb 4    2019 New Orleans Chamber Game Night with the New Orleans Pelicans



HUB Club Game Ticket: $74/each
(Includes unlimited food, beer, wine and soda in the HUB Club + Reserved Seating)
Reserved Parking Space: $10/each

Must purchase tickets in advance & pick up at Will Call.
Ticket sales CLOSE on Monday, January 21st at 4:00pm.


TICKETS MUST BE PICKED UP AT WILL CALL.

For those who purchase parking passes: These must be picked up from will call in advance of game to receive parking lot details & pass to be placed in car.


*A limited number of tickets are available.*

 
Date: February 4, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Smoothie King Center
1501 Dave Dixon Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Contact: Ashley Hilsman, Events Director
EMail: ahilsman@neworleanschamber.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, February 4, 2019
7:00pm Game Time
Fees/Admission: $74.00/person includes reserved seat, HUB CLUB pass with complimentary buffet, wine, beer & soft drinks.
$10.00 (Optional) Discounted Parking Pass. 


Tickets will be mailed to you week of January 28th.
 
Feb 5    February 2019 LikeMinded Ladies Meeting
We are headed to Undaunted Fitness thanks to LML Member and Undaunted Fitness Owner Erika Luening. She is hour host for the evening. Erika decided to create a unique wellness company centered around a simple concept: just having fun! Her love for helping women discover their own inner strength has become the driving force behind her purpose and brand, Undaunted Fitness. Undaunted Fitness is located at 4729 Sanford, Metairie, Louisiana 70006. A parking lot available. LikeMinded Ladies members and their first-time guests free. $10 all other future LML members.
Date: February 5, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.likemindedladies.com/
Location: Undaunted Fitness is located at 4729 Sanford, Metairie, Louisiana 70006. A parking lot available.
Contact: Laila Morcos Zissis (504) 615-2388 PO BOX 24651 New Orleans, LA 70184
EMail: taslin.alfonzo@transdev.com
Date/Time Details: 6pm-8pm
Fees/Admission: LikeMinded Ladies members and their first-time guests free. $10 all other future LML members.
Feb 5    Brown Estates Tasting and Pairing
Brown Estates is the only African American winery with an African American winemaker in Napa. Grande Krewe is featuring their wines in a unique event that will include wine tasting and pairings. Limit of 40 people.
Date: February 5, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.grandekrewe.com
Location: Grande Krewe
2305 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Contact: Call Grande Krewe at 504 309-8309 to reserve a spot.
EMail: jbrown@grandekrewe.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 5th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $40 per person
Feb 6    2019 Pop Up at ArcGNO Mardi Gras Recycling Center

Catch the Carnival Spirit at a Pop Up hosted by:
ARC Greater New Orleans at the
Mardi Gras Recycle Center

Join us for complimentary wine, beer and appetizers in a unique Mardi Gras setting.
No need to register. Just show up and have a great time, New Orleans style! Admission is free.



Food provided by:

Drinks provided by:



About ArcGNO

ArcGNO recycles beads, trinkets and parade throws for resale in order to provide wage-earning jobs for individuals with autism, Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities.

Last year, ArcGNO collected over 60 tons of Carnival throws. Thousands of volunteers joined ArcGNO to sort and repackage beads and collectibles, funding over 80 jobs for individuals with disabilities and helping this grass-roots organization to balance its budget. In addition to providing jobs, recycling beads and throws helps make Mardi Gras eco-friendly by keeping items out of catch basins and landfills. Visitors to ArcGNO's Mardi Gras Recycle Center will find a variety of Krewe beads, trinkets and plush, throw beads, boas, and more at lower than retail prices.

ArcGNO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual disabilities since 1953. Through education, advocacy and direct support services, ArcGNO empowers nearly 600 individuals throughout the New Orleans metro region to develop, function and live to their fullest potential via the Mardi Gras Recycle Center, as well as other services and programs.
Date: February 6, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: https://arcgno.org/
Location: Arc GNO
925 Labarre Road
Metairie, LA 70001
Free parking lot
Contact: Ashley Hilsman
EMail: ahilsman@neworleanschamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 6
5 - 6:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 7    Hot Businesses, Markets & Trends for 2019

Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to start a business or an existing business owner trying to grow, you need to know about 2019’s hottest industries, business ideas, products and markets.

Attend this session, presented by small business expert and best-selling author Rieva Lesonsky, to find out what specific businesses are poised to grow this year and which trends can help your small business grow.

In this webinar, you’ll learn: 

  • How to market to baby boomers and Generations X, Y and Z
  • Why consumer and B2B buying habits are changing
  • Which demographic buys more “stuff” than any other
  • How to get into the food business—for less
  • And much more!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

Rieva is CEO of GrowBiz Media, a content and consulting company specializing in covering small businesses and entrepreneurship and SmallBizDaily.com.

Rieva Lesonsky

CEO, GrowBiz Media

Date: February 7, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://neworleans.score.org/event/hot-businesses-markets-trends-2019-0
Location: Online Live Webinar
Contact: Jeremy Reed Chapter Chair
EMail: jeremy.reed@scorevolunteer.org
Date/Time Details: February 7
12:00 pm 
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 7    2019 Women's Business Alliance Seminar: Who's Keeping You Accountable?

PRE-REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.
Limited walk-in's available


Join the New Orleans Chamber for our Women's Business Alliance Seminar:

Who's Keeping You Accountable?

We're one month into the new year, and stats show that 80% of New Year resolutions fail by February. While the ambition of starting a new venture or keeping up an important routine might be dying down, now is the most crucial time to focus your efforts on ensuring that your New Year resolutions stick! This seminar will feature a panel of three professional women with different areas of expertise, who will provide tips and invaluable advice to carrying out your business goals for the New Year. After all, no one wants to be a statistic!

In Partnership With:

 


Hosted By:

 
Speakers:
(Click Photo for Bio)



Betsie Gambel, President at Gambel Communications


LeNae Goolsby, Co-Founder of Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Centers


Lakeisha Robichaux, CEO at Chief of Minds


Moderator:
Tina Meilleur, Executive Coach & Business Advisor with Design Your Success


Schedule of Events:
3:30 - 4 pm Registration and Networking
4 - 5 pm Program
5 - 6:30 pm Networking Reception

Parking lot & street parking available.


Women’s Business Alliance are women-only events to empower women to speak up and discuss today’s issues with other women.
Date: February 7, 2019
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Sala Restaurant & Bar
124 Lake Marina Ave
New Orleans, LA 70124
Contact: Ashley Hilsman, Events Director
EMail: ahilsman@neworleanschamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 7, 2019
3:30 - 4 pm Registration and Networking
4 - 5 pm Program
5 - 6:30 pm Networking Reception
Fees/Admission: $20 for Members of the Chamber Goldman Sachs Alumni & NAWBO
$30 for Non-Members
Feb 7    King Cake Walk during Ogden After Hours
Join us for our annual King Cake Walk during Ogden After Hours! Taste cakes from local bakeries and cast your vote! Awards given include Audience Choice, the Band’s Pick and Best in Show, which is selected by a guest judge. Come to the O to kick off the Mardi Gras season with cake and live music! Free for members, $13.50 general admission. Ticket link coming soon!
Date: February 7, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://ogdenmuseum.org/event/kingcakewalk/
Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Contact: (504) 539-9600
EMail: info@ogdenmuseum.org
Date/Time Details: Feb 7 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $13.50
Feb 7    Duckhorn Wine Dinner
Join us in Foundation Room dining room for the Duckhorn Vineyards Wine Dinner on Thursday, February 7 at 7:30PM. Duckhorn Vineyards has been named one of the “Top 100 Wineries” in the world seven times by Wine & Spirits, and the 2014 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Three Palms Vineyard was named the “2017 Wine of the Year,” by Wine Spectator. Guests can enjoy a four course dinner complete with Duckhorn wine pairings. Pricing and full menu to come. Dinner starts promptly at 7:30PM and guests are encouraged to arrive early. Live music by the Jeremy Joyce Trio starts in the Lounge at 6PM.
Date: February 7, 2019
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.houseofblues.com/neworleans/EventDetail?tmeventid=0&offerid=95966
Location: Foundation Room-House of Blues
225 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Contact: Ashley Sutton
EMail: ashleysutton@livenation.com
Date/Time Details: February 7, 2019
7:30 PM
Fees/Admission: To come
Feb 8    From Ochsner With Love: A Red Tie Affair
A Red Tie Affair benefits the John Ochsner, MD Tribute Fund to support cardiology patients and programs at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, which uses a multidisciplinary approach to offer patients personalized treatment programs that suit their needs best.
Date: February 8, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: https://www.ochsner.org/giving/donate/special-events/from-ochsner-with-love/a-red-tie-affair
Location: The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
Contact: 504-842-7113
EMail: specialevents@ochsner.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, February 8, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $250.00 per person
Feb 9    Diabetes Management & Supplies to Host Job Fair & Career Expo
Diabetes Management & Supplies (DMS), a recognized leader in the healthcare supply industry, is hosting a job fair and career expo on Saturday, February 9th from 8:30am – 12:00pm at the DMS office in Harahan, LA.
Date: February 9, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 10 Commerce Court
New Orleans La. 70123
(in the Elmwood Park Business Center)
Contact: To learn more, please contact Deutser at 504-875-3462 or jdeutser@diabetesms.com.
EMail: jdeutser@diabetesms.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, February 9th from 8:30am – 12:00pm.
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 12    2019 Power Lunch Sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company - February

EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
 

Join the New Orleans Chamber for the monthly Power Lunch sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company.

 
Whether you are a new member, a longtime member of the New Orleans Chamber or you are interested in becoming involved with the New Orleans Chamber, marketing your business is the first step to success.  
 
 B2B networking allows business people to effectively network with each other by providing each person time for a sales pitch about what distinguishes their business or service from others in their field.   All attendees will have the opportunity to give a 1-minute presentation about the products or services of their business.  Attendees exchange business cards and marketing materials so that they can follow up with the people they meet. 
 
Space is LIMITED, so register early.  There will be a table for members marketing materials and business cards available at the event. 
 
Parking Options:
       1515 Poydras St garage, enter from Freret St. 
   0-1 hours $4, 2 hrs $6 - Credit Card Only in garage, pay station for cash and credit in lobby.
HEAL Parking Garage, 300 LaSalle St. 1 hr $4, 1-2 hrs $5
Date: February 12, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 1515 Poydras St.
5th Floor Auditorium 
New Orleans, LA 70112
Contact: Ashley Hilsman, Events Director
EMail: ahilsman@neworleanschamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 12
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration & Networking
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Program
Fees/Admission: $10 for Members
$20 for Non - Members
*Light lunch will be provided


*Membership credit ONLY for cancellations with 72 hours notice. No refunds will be given.
Feb 12    Save Money and Time by Automating Your Finances

Managing your money as a business owner can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be so stressful.

This webinar presented by Justin Krane, Certified Financial Planner ™ practitioner and Founder of Krane Financial Solutions, will explain how to take control of your money by using systems that prevent you from wasting time, help you save money, and take care of yourself first.

Join this session and learn about:

  • Setting money aside for taxes to be prepared by April 15th
  • Getting clear on where your money is going so that you don't guess at making financial decisions
  • Creating an automatic investment plan so your money works for you and doesn’t just sit
  • The specific types of accounts to set up for your personal and business money
  • The only way to pay yourself first

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

Justin Krane, a frequent guest on MSNBC, is a money strategist for business owners helping you understand the money side of your business. Justin is the author of the book : Money. You Got This. also a Certified Financial Planner professional, and has been featured in CBS, Fox Business News, and MSNBC.

Justin Krane

Founder , Krane Financial Solutions

Date: February 12, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://neworleans.score.org/event/save-money-and-time-automating-your-finances
Location: Online Live Webinar
Contact: Jeremy Reed Chapter Chair
EMail: jeremy.reed@scorevolunteer.org
Date/Time Details: February 12
12:00 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 13    2019 Chamber After 5: Ruby Slipper Cafe Uptown

PRE-REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.
WALK-IN'S WELCOME.


Join the New Orleans Chamber at our premier evening networking event, the Chamber After 5, hosted by:



Complimentary hors d'ouevres, beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages
Pre-registration is highly encouraged.


The Ruby Slipper Cafe is a family-owned & operated business and open to serve diners 363 days a year at five New Orleans locations (Marigny, Mid-City, Canal St, CBD on Magazine and Uptown on Magazine), as well as Baton Rouge, Pensacola, FL and Orange Beach, AL. The Ruby Slipper Cafe was inspired by a powerful sense of homecoming when returning to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and has expanded across the Southern Gulf Region since opening in 2008. The Ruby Slipper Cafe brings New Orleans flair to southern breakfast standards, brunch classics, fresh lunch dishes and eye-opening cocktails. 

The Ruby Slipper Cafe's mission is to enrich the lives of our guests, employees and owners through superior quality food and beverages, excellent customer service, sales growth and cost controls. We believe that our success depends upon creating and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer, every time.
Date: February 13, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Ruby Slipper Cafe Uptown
2802 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

Street Parking
Contact: Ashley Hilsman, Events Director
EMail: ahilsman@neworleanschamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 13
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE for Members
$10 for Non-members
Feb 13    Espresso Yourself
Back at it for the new year with a fun & interactive event. Y'all know how we do! #JoinTheJourney with the Footprints To Fitness krewe as we partner with PJ's Coffee for an awesome FREE sponsored event to launch their new NITRO COLD BREW CANNED COFFEE that will blow your mind. Come experience a bomb Hip Hip Yoga + Pilate flow led by our amazing founder April Dupré WWL TV at the Pj's Coffee Roasting Facility. If you've ever experienced her classes you know you're in for a treat. PJ’s Coffee New Orleans was founded locally in 1978 and remains locally owned. PJ’s is a huge proponent of the Farm to Cup movement, sourcing only the top 1% of Arabica coffee beans from its farm in Honduras. PJ’s roasts all of its coffee right here in New Orleans – and you’ll get to see firsthand where the coffee magic happens! Get ready to TREAT YA' SELF!

RSVP FOR THIS AWESOME FREE FREE EVENT BELOW. SPACE IS LIMITED and will fill up quickly so don't wait to #SaveYourMat.
Date: February 13, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://www.footprintstofitness.com/calendar/espresso-yourself
Location: PJ's Roasting Facility
2700 North Peters Street
New Orleans, LA, 70117
Contact: FootprintsToFitness.com
EMail: info@FootprintsToFitness.com
Date/Time Details: 02/13/19 - 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: 0
Feb 14    Valentine's Day at Ogden After Hours
Spend Valentine’s Day at the Ogden Museum with your significant other or a friend! We are offering 2 for 1 admission during the day, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., as well as during Ogden After Hours, 6 – 8 p.m. Make sure to check out the Museum Store for the perfect Valentine’s gift for that special someone. Or give the gift of membership! From Feb. 11 – 14, dual memberships to the O are 25% off.

Questions? Call 504.531.9616 or email membership@ogdenmuseum.org.
Date: February 14, 2019
Website: https://ogdenmuseum.org/event/valentinesday/
Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Contact: 5045399600
EMail: ebankston@ogdenmuseum.org
Date/Time Details: Feb 14
10 am - 5 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm
Fees/Admission: $13.50 - 2 for 1 admission
Feb 14    2019 New Orleans Chamber Presents 1st Quarter Luncheon: The State of Our City

EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

 

New Orleans Chamber Presents:
First Quarter Business Luncheon


The State of Our City
Presented by:
Mayor LaToya Cantrell and City Council President Jason Williams


 
 
Mayor Cantrell and Council President Williams will give a brief presentation highlighting their priorities for 2019.

Gold Sponsor:


Silver Sponsors:



Bronze Sponsors:
Corporate Playbook
New Orleans Tourism & Marketing Corporation


Corporate Sponsors:
Antares Technology Solutions
Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC
Ballard Brands, LLC
Business Council of New Orleans & The River Region
CORE Construction
Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC
Delisha Boyd LLC
Delta Administrative Services
DMM & Associates, LLC
Downtown Development District
Finance Authority of New Orleans
Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter
Gulf South LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans
Image 360
Metairie Bank & Trust Co.
NO/LA Angel Network
Ragusa Consulting/The Baronne Group
Segue Wealth Management
Starlight Studios & Burk Brokerage Real Estate
Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC
Sun Belt Conference
The Payne Group
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Toastmasters International
trepwise
Tulane Health System
Urban South Brewery
U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management

 
Sponsorships Available
GOLD                 
  • 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
  • Color Logo individually listed on PowerPoint presentation (rolling at various times throughout the registration/networking period and the luncheon)
  • Color Logo with link on Chamber website event page
  • Color Logo listed in the Meeting Program *deadline is February 6th
SILVER
  • 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
  • Color Logo on PowerPoint program with other silver sponsors (rolling at various times throughout the registration/networking period and the luncheon)
  • Color Logo with link on Chamber website event page
  • Color Logo listed in the Meeting Program *deadline is February 6th
BRONZE                               
  • 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
  • Color Logo on PowerPoint program with other bronze sponsors (rolling at various times throughout the registration/networking period and the luncheon)
  • Name listed on Chamber website event page
  • Color Logo listed in the Meeting Program *deadline is February 6th
CORPORATE TABLE
  • 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
  • Company name listed on PowerPoint program with other corporate sponsors (rolling at various times throughout the registration/networking period and the luncheon)
  • Name listed on Chamber website event page
  • Name listed in Meeting Program *deadline is February 6th
 
Date: February 14, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans
130 Roosevelt Way
Roosevelt Ballroom, Mezzanine Level 


Parking Options:
$23 valet parking, self parking garage next to the Orpheum Theater (see signage for pricing)
Contact: Ashley Hilsman, Events Director
EMail: ahilsman@neworleanschamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 14, 2019
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Registration
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Program with Luncheon
Fees/Admission: Early Bird Ticket Pricing:
Members $50
Non-members $60
*Early Bird Pricing ENDS January 25th 5PM

General Ticket Pricing:
Members $55
Non-members $65
*Pre-registration ENDS Monday, February 11th at 12pm*

Walk In Tickets $70 - Limited Availability

 
*Membership credit ONLY for cancellations with 72 hours notice. No refunds will be given.
Feb 14    Developing a Marketing Strategy for Your Startup Business

Every business is different, and what works for one may not work for another. That goes for your marketing plan too.

To be successful, your marketing must be true to your vision and your business — and true to your customers.

This webinar,  presented by Kurt Engelmeier with Deluxe Corporation,  will give your Startup the tools you need to quickly, easily and effectively create your ideal marketing strategy.

When you attend, you’ll:

  • See why marketing is crucial to success
  • Learn how to define your business goals
  • Understand how to identify your target audience
  • Get tips on attracting your target customer
  • Identify the problems you solve for your customers
  • Get a free interactive worksheet to build your marketing strategy

 

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Deluxe

 

Deluxe Corporation

 

For more than 100 years, Deluxe Corporation has sought to create the tools that help shape our economy. Since 1915, Deluxe has recognized the vital role that small business plays in our communities, from job creation to business development. For these reasons, the Deluxe Corporation Foundation provides financial support to nonprofits that help entrepreneurs and small business owners succeed. Our grants to SCORE have totaled more than $1.5M in recent years, with the majority of these funds supporting the creation and updates of online training and certification for SCORE mentors.   

More from Deluxe

 

 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

Kurt Engelmeier

Executive Director of Marketing, Deluxe Corporation

Kurt Engelmeier leads a team of experts who provide marketing services to millions of small businesses across America. His passion is helping small and growing businesses build best-in-class marketing practices.

Date: February 14, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://neworleans.score.org/event/developing-marketing-strategy-your-startup-business
Location: Online Live Webinar
Contact: Jeremy Reed Chapter Chair
EMail: jeremy.reed@scorevolunteer.org
Date/Time Details: February 14
12:00 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 14    Valentine’s Dinner at Bijoux at Le Pavillon Hotel
The glamorous and grand Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans prepares to dazzle guests with a newly reimagined rendition on classic luxury this Valentine’s Day. A 3-course dinner in signature restaurant, Bijoux, will be served from 6-9 p.m., including a menu of red ahi carpaccio rolls, wagyu bone-in beef short rib, crisp skim gulf black grouper and dark chocolate fondant for dessert. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 504.620.4126.
Date: February 14, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.lepavillon.com/dining.aspx
Location: Le Pavillon Hotel
833 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Contact: 504.620.4126.
Date/Time Details: Thursday February 14, 2019
Fees/Admission: N/A
Feb 14    Valentine's Dinner at LePavillon Hotel
  • Glamorous and grand, the reimagined Le Pavillon Hotel greets guests with a rich, storied past and lavish design. Join us with your special someone on Valentine's Night. The newly concepted  restaurant, Bijoux, is offering a 3 Course Dinner that is sure to make it a memorable night. Enjoy wine pairings with dinner while you revel in the romantic ambiance under the chandelier. 
Date: February 14, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.lepavillon.com
Location: Bijoux at Le Pavillon 
833 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Contact: Savannah Hardee 504-620-4126
EMail: savannahhardee@remingtonhotels.com
Date/Time Details: Dinner Reservations are Required.
Seating is available between 6:00  PM - 9:00 PM
Call 504-620-4126 to make reservations
Fees/Admission: Valentine’s Day 3-Course Dinner:
App
Red ahi carpaccio roll
Corn & Pepper chow chow, finger lime gremolata, wasabi aiolo, soy ponzu
Entrée
Wagyu bone-in beef short rib with bone-marrow crust
Yukon potato mousseline, confit leeks, nueske bacon jam
 
Crisp skim Gulf black grouper
Sweet pea & fire roasted corn succotash, micro celery, pea tendril salad, citrus vinaigrette
 
Dessert
Dark chocolate fondant
Toblerone mousse, white chocolate crumbs, toasted hazelnuts

Dinner $55 / Person
Dinner + Wine Pairings $95 / Person
Feb 15    Galentine's Day at Flamingo a Go Go
Celebrate your ladies with some Galentine's Day flamingling! ??

ENJOY CHICK FLICKS GALORE
We'll be showing Clueless & How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on the projector and throughout the restaurant!

& A BOUQUET YOU'LL ACTUALLY WANT TO CATCH
... our one-of-a-kind Rose Bowl-quet! Absolute Pear, Pink Limoncello, Frozen Raspberries, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Sprite, and Lime Juice served in fishbowl glass with 1/2 dozen pink roses!

See ya there, beauties!
Date: February 15, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: https://flamingonola.com/
Location: 869 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
EMail: flamingo869@creolecuisine.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, February 15, 7pm-11pm
Fees/Admission: None
Feb 17    Tulane University Basketball against University of Houston
Link to Purchase: https://fevo.com/edp/Tulane-Basketball-against-17-University-of-Houston-dcSpx98  

New Orleans Chamber members, employees and families are invited to join Tulane Basketball host The University of Houston inside Devlin Fieldhouse. Secure your tickets for the Tulane Baseball game on Sunday, February 17th; starting at $10!

This offer will be available until 10:59am on Sunday, February 17th. Tickets will be allocated and delivered electronically after purchase. If you want to pay through Mike Miller, Director of Athletic Ticket Sales, please feel free to call directly at 504-314-7095.

Once you're done purchasing, you are given a unique link that you can share with friends so they can go with you!

If you have any questions, please contact Tulane Athletic Ticket Office at 504-314-7095 or (E) gowavego@tulane.edu.
Date: February 17, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: https://fevo.com/edp/Tulane-Basketball-against-17-University-of-Houston-dcSpx98
Location: Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse
6811 Freret St New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Contact: Michael Miller
EMail: mmiller12@tulane.edu
Date/Time Details: Sun, Feb 17, 1:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $10
Feb 20    Introduction to Reading Contracts for Entrepreneurs Fee*
Contracts are everywhere in business. They govern key relationships between companies and their customers, vendors, employees, and investors. For this reason, every entrepreneur and business leader should have a basic understanding of contracts. If you find yourself stumbling over legal jargon and unfamiliar terms, you are not alone. This presentation will help entrepreneurs and business leaders gain clarity to better understand contracts. Learn: The two different types of goals of a contract Learn about the requirements and anatomy of a contract The three types of contract covenants The remedial provisions of a contract
Date: February 20, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: https://goodworknetwork.info/registration/?page_id=570
Location: Good Work Network Conference Room
2022 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, La 70113
Contact: Greg Duffer, DIRECTOR OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES
EMail: greg@goodworknetwork.org
Date/Time Details: February 20, 2019
1:00pm -2:30pm
Fees/Admission: Cost: $25
Feb 20    2019 Pop Up at Mia Bella Beauty Lounge

Join us for a Pop Up at Mia Bella Beauty Lounge!
The host will provide complimentary small bites, drinks & door prizes.




Mia Bella Beauty Lounge will also be providing limited complimentary express services with a locally made nail polish "Throw Me Something Mister" from Kathleen & Co.


Kathleen & Co. polishes are made by Mia Bella Beauty Lounge owner, Mia McNeal.

Mia Bella Beauty Lounge is a small boutique salon where you will find a beautifully clean & modern environment. We believe in creating an experience for each client so you will leave looking & feeling your best. We've taken the time to create a service menu that offers a wide range of services from the express services for those on the go, to spa services for a more relaxing experience, to men's services specifically geared towards men's grooming needs.
Date: February 20, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: https://www.miabellabeautylounge.com/
Location: Mia Bella Beauty Lounge
745 Baronne St.
New Orleans, LA 70113

Street parking available.
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 20th
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: Free event
Feb 21    Live Q&A - Masters of Marketing with John Lawson and Ramon Ray

Are you starting or growing an online business? Do you need advice about selling on eBay, Amazon, Shopify and other channels?

 Then, join our second “Live Q&A: Masters of Marketing” webinar to get your ecommerce and marketing questions answered—LIVE!

Our expert entrepreneurs are John Lawson, online selling expert and CEO of ColderICE Media, and Ramon Ray, founder of Smart Hustle Magazine. Both are serial entrepreneurs, marketing leaders, best-selling authors and global speakers.

The full hour will be dedicated to your questions. Submit your questions via the registration form or bring them to this interactive Q&A session.

Be sure to watch the first Live Q&A: Masters of Marketing with Seth Godin and Ramon Ray.
 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

John Lawson

CEO, ColderICE Media

John Lawson is the CEO at ColderICE Media, an ecommerce consulting firm. In addition, Lawson is an international keynote speaker, Ecommerce expert and an absolute wealth of knowledge on all things dealing with online retail and digital marketing.

 

Ramon Ray

Entrepreneur, Publisher, Smart Hustle Magazine

Ramon is a serial entrepreneur, best selling author of Facebook Guide to Small Business Marketing, publisher of Smart Hustle Magazine, international speaker and more. 

 

Date: February 21, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://neworleans.score.org/event/live-qa-masters-marketing-john-lawson-and-ramon-ray
Location: Online Live Webinar
Contact: Jeremy Reed Chapter Chair
EMail: jeremy.reed@scorevolunteer.org
Date/Time Details: February 21
12:00 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 21    Peter Bradley Adams at Ogden after Hours
Peter Bradley Adams introduced himself as a member of Eastmountainsouth, the duo he put together with fellow songwriter and vocalist Kat Maslich-Bode. The demos the duo made, produced by Adams, blended pop and folk with subtle electronic touches, making it a pioneering effort in the realm of folktronica with a satisfying blend of ancient folklore and modern technology. Robbie Robertson (of The Band) signed Eastmountainsouth to DreamWorks, but a major label shake up led to the band’s demise. Adams launched his solo career with “Gather Up” (2006), a brooding, autumnal album recorded in his apartment. Its hushed melancholy won rave reviews and led to “Leavetaking” (2008), an understated folk rock album that featured the hit “The Longer I Run”, followed by “Traces” (2009), and “Between Us” (2011), collectively selling over 275,000 single downloads. Adams continues his introspective explorations of the middle ground between hope and heartache on “The Mighty Storm.” To make this album, Adams put together a team of like-minded producer/musicians including Lex Price (Mindy Smith, k.d. lang), Joshua Grange (k. d. lang, Sheryl Crow), Joe McMahan (Luella and the Sun) and Ian Fitchuk. “We sat down and worked together, everyone contributing to the playing, arrangements and production,” Adams explains. “We recorded in RCA Studio A in Nashville, the old Chet Atkins studio built in 1965. Most of the tracking was done live… we all spread out in the same room, so you can really hear the sound of that space on the record.” Like Adams’ other albums, “The Mighty Storm” is marked by strong melodies, the band’s understated, but muscular playing and the calm emotional intensity of his singing. “Hey Believers” is an anti-spiritual that blends hushed acoustic guitar and long sustained notes from a churchy organ to deliver a message that’s equal parts faith and desperation. Joshua Grange’s crying pedal steel and Joe McMahan’s reverb drenched guitar add a soft mournful quality to “She Has to Come Down,” the story of a young woman slipping into a self-destructive vortex. The song was inspired by the Jack Kerouac novella, “Tristessa” and also appears on a recent compilation called “Esperanza”. Piano, guitar and pedal steel augment the poignant melody of “Around Us.” The lyrics are the album’s most positive, but Adams’ whispered, aching vocals provide a dramatic contrast, implying the loneliness that often resides in the heart of an enraptured lover. The songs on “The Mighty Storm” may have a placid surface, but the soothing melodies and Adams’ low-key delivery run deep to portray the joys and insecurities of the human condition with a rare compassionate insight. Peter Bradley Adams discovered The Beatles when he was five years old. It was a life changing experience. “My dad had a large record collection,” Adams recalls. “When I was growing up, he was mostly listening to jazz and classical, but I discovered his Beatles records and played them on my aqua-green and gold suitcase record player. I remember being totally astonished how those records sounded.” From that moment on, his course was set. “I was going to be a musician. I never had any other aspiration, even though I didn’t know what it would look like. I took a long detour into classical music, got a Masters in Composition at the University of Alabama and, after college, wrote scores for film and TV. At heart, I always wanted to be a singer/songwriter, but I was a bit afraid of pursuing it.” Adams started piano lessons at six and picked up the guitar later on. In high school and college he was in cover bands for fun, and shy about performing. “I was hiding in the background, until I met Kat (Maslich-Bode) and started Eastmountainsouth. A friend introduced us and the minute we started singing together it was clear we had something special. I’d never really sung in public before; playing with Kat was a great way for me to start performing. “When I left Eastmountainsouth it was like starting from scratch again. I had to learn to perform alone and find my own voice.” “I’m not an unhappy person, but I do have a strong melancholic side. And I’m most drawn to the music that reflects that.” Adams’ melancholic outlook is fully realized on “The Mighty Storm,” a record that compliments his warm burnished melodies with his most tender vocals to date.
Date: February 21, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://ogdenmuseum.org/event/peter-bradley-adams-2/
Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Contact: 5045399600
EMail: info@ogdenmuseum.org
Date/Time Details: Feb 21 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $13.50 for adults; $6.50 for kids
Feb 23    How to Get Published
This is a special one-day “How to Get Published” writing workshop on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter. In other words, it’s one day full of classes and advice designed to give you the best instruction concerning how to get your writing & books published. We’ll discuss your publishing opportunities today, how to write queries & pitches, how to market yourself and your books, what makes an agent/editor stop reading your manuscript, and more. No matter what you’re writing — fiction or nonfiction — the day’s classes will help point you in the right direction. Writers of all genres are welcome. This event is designed to squeeze as much into one day of learning as possible. You can ask any questions you like during the classes, and get your specific concerns addressed. We will have literary agents onsite to give feedback and take pitches from writers, as well. Chuck Sambuchino (@chucksambuchino) is a freelance editor, bestselling book author, and former longtime staffer for Writer’s Digest Books. For many years he edited the GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS and the CHILDREN’S WRITER’S & ILLUSTRATOR’S MARKET. His Guide to Literary Agents Blog was one of the largest blogs in publishing, and he wrote the platform guidebook CREATE YOUR WRITER PLATFORM. His humor book, HOW TO SURVIVE A GARDEN GNOME ATTACK, was optioned by Sony Pictures. Chuck’s books have been mentioned in Reader’s Digest, USA Today, the New York Times, The Huffington Post, Variety, New York Magazine, Buzzfeed, Mental Floss, New York magazine, and many more media outlets. He is a successful freelance editor of queries, synopses, and manuscripts—seeing dozens of clients get agents or book deals following his consultations/edits. He loves meeting new writers.
Date: February 23, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.writingdayworkshops.com/
Location: Royal Sonesta Hotel (French Quarter)
300 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70130.
(504)586-0300.
Contact: http://www.writingdayworkshops.com/
EMail: writingdayworkshops@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019
Fees/Admission: $169 — EARLY BIRD Add $29 — to secure a 10-minute one-on-one meeting with any of our literary agents in attendance. Add $69 — for an in-depth, personal critique of your one-page query letter from Chuck Sambuchino, the day’s instructor. Add $89 — for an in-depth personal critique of the first 10 pages of your novel
Feb 28    Winn-Dixie Community Parking Lot Party
Mardi Gras is in full swing and to celebrate the spirit of the season, Winn-Dixie is inviting customers to maximize their parade experience with a free parking lot party, providing attendees with a special and unique way to pass time while waiting for the Krewe of Muses to take the streets. Attendees can expect to enjoy local food and drink favorites while relishing in the sounds of exciting local entertainment from Royal Essence Showband.
Date: February 28, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2368876999799124/
Location: Winn-Dixie: 5400 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA
Contact: LaDana Williams
EMail: ladanawilliams@sjp.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, Feb. 28 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 28    You Are Not Alone
Catholic Charities’ Counseling Solutions and the Substance Addiction Ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans is offering educational forums to help community members better understand opioid addiction. “You Are Not Alone” will cover the causes, signs and consequences of opioid use and abuse, as well as what resources are available. The special guest speaker for this event will be the Archbishop of New Orleans Gregory M. Aymond.
Date: February 28, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Website: http://www.ccano.org
Location: St Angela Merici Gym
901 Beverly Garden Dr.
Metairie, LA 70002
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 28, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Fees/Admission: Free