Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Directory

Comprehensive directory of Louisiana chambers of commerce, including the state chamber LABI, regional economic development organizations, and local parish chambers. Louisiana's chamber network connects 76+ chambers throughout the state, supporting businesses across all 64 parishes with economic development, advocacy, networking, and small business resources.

76+

Chambers Statewide

64

Parishes Served

2,000+

LABI Members

5-Star

Accredited Chambers

Louisiana State Chamber of Commerce

Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI)

Location: 451 Florida St, 11th Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Website: www.labi.org

Founded: 1975

Organization Type: State Chamber of Commerce and State Manufacturers Association

Membership: 2,000+ member companies representing diverse industries across Louisiana

Leadership: Will Green, President and CEO (appointed September 2023)

Description: The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) was organized in 1975 to represent Louisiana businesses, serving as both the state chamber of commerce and state manufacturers association. LABI is Louisiana's official state chapter for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers. LABI's primary goal is to foster a climate for economic growth by championing the principles of the free enterprise system and representing the general interest of the business community through active involvement in the political, legislative, judicial and regulatory processes.

2024 LABI Highlights

  • Legislative Scorecard: Released 2024 edition highlighting legislators who supported bills critical to Louisiana's business climate
  • LA Driven Agenda: More than 50 bills deemed "LA Driven-Approved" passed and signed into law during 2024 Regular Session
  • Focus Areas: Insurance reform, education, workforce development, and economic development
  • Business Excellence Awards: Annual awards honoring dedicated businesses and business owners making a difference in their communities
  • Ed Steimel Achievement Award: Honors long-standing membership and service to LABI

LABI Membership Benefits

  • Legislative advocacy representing 2,000+ member companies
  • Political involvement in state policy and regulation
  • Access to LABI's annual Legislative Scorecard
  • Networking with business leaders statewide
  • Business Excellence Awards recognition program
  • Free enterprise advocacy and economic climate improvement

Louisiana Statewide Chamber Organizations

Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation (LCCF)

Website: www.lachamberfoundation.org

Founded: 2018

Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Description: The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation was established in 2018 to help drive the economic growth of Louisiana by empowering and sustaining the small business community through the development of local chambers. As a statewide economic development organization, LCCF is dedicated to the establishment, development, growth, expansion, and sustainability of locally owned businesses across Louisiana through its leadership in chamber development and facilitation of technical assistance services.

Mission: LCCF unites local Minority Chambers across the state to increase the educational and economic opportunities of their members. The foundation is a state-focused source of information and advocacy organized to help minority-owned businesses in Louisiana grow and prosper.

Programs: Business development training opportunities including Venture Accelerator Programs (Alexandria, Lake Charles, and other regions) and Co.Starters Programs throughout the state. January 2024 offerings included the Alexandria Regional Black Chamber of Commerce Venture Accelerator Program and Lake Charles Regional Minority Business Chamber of Commerce Co.Starters Program.


Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE)

Website: www.louisianachambers.org

Description: LACCE is a professional association that serves as the go-to source for information, education, professional development, and peer experience for chamber professionals across Louisiana.

Network: LACCE connects over 50 chambers throughout the state, providing resources and support for chamber executives and staff.

Major Regional & Metro Chambers of Commerce

Greater New Orleans Inc. (GNO, Inc.)

Region: 10-Parish Southeast Louisiana

Website: www.gnoinc.org

Founded: 2004 (celebrated 20th anniversary in 2024)

Leadership: Michael Hecht, President and CEO

Description: Greater New Orleans, Inc. is focused on economic development for 10 parishes in Southeast Louisiana: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington. Their mission is to create a thriving economy and excellent quality of life for everyone. GNO, Inc. works to retain and attract businesses and stimulate job growth.

Recognition: Site Selection magazine named GNO, Inc. as one of the best-performing economic development groups in America for 2023. IEDC selected GNO, Inc. as the Economic Development Organization of the Year with a "Gold" designation for communities over 500,000 residents.

Services: Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program, business concierge services for companies relocating or launching in the region, 2024 Greater New Orleans Jobs Report (presented by Bank of America).


New Orleans Chamber of Commerce

Region: New Orleans & Orleans Parish

Location: 1515 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Website: www.neworleanschamber.org

Founded: 2004

Description: The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2004 to provide members with the opportunity to build mutually beneficial partnerships within the City of New Orleans. The chamber emerged following the dissolution of a century-old regional business coalition that left Louisiana's largest city without a business advocate.

Membership: Over 1,400 members with membership starting as low as $180/year, offering some of the lowest dues in the region. Membership fees calculated at $10 per employee to a maximum of $3,000.

Leadership: Sandra Lombana Lindquist, President and CEO

Mission: Create and build the optimum environment to foster aggressive business growth, human and workforce development, and quality job creation.

Key Initiatives: LifeCity Keep it Clean campaign, NextOp Veterans Employment Summit, Ready Louisiana Coalition, Dine Around networking events, Women's Business Alliance educational seminars.

Membership Benefits: Online membership directory, annual print directory listing, weekly e-newsletter "Member Pulse," sponsorship opportunities, exclusive Chamber member logo, lead referrals, Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting assistance with "big gold scissors," job posting platform, networking mixers.


Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership (Formerly BRAC)

Region: 9-Parish Baton Rouge Area

Location: 564 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Phone: (225) 381-7125

Website: brac.org

Rebranded: October 10, 2024 (formerly Baton Rouge Area Chamber - BRAC, marking 20th anniversary)

Description: Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership leads economic development in the nine-parish Baton Rouge Area, working to grow jobs and wealth and to improve the business climate and competitiveness in the region. The organization assists existing businesses, recruits new ones, and secures victories for critical public policy reforms.

Membership: More than 1,500 investors including small businesses, midsize firms, large industry, entrepreneurial startups, and organizations supporting business and economic development.

Leadership: Lori Melancon, President and CEO (appointed May 2024, returning after beginning her economic development career at BRAC in 2004)

Mission: Serve as the voice of the business community, providing knowledge, access, services, and advocacy.

Programs: Drive Minority Business Accelerator powered by ExxonMobil (annual minority business accelerator program), Growth Lab Accelerator (leadership development for minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses in partnership with b1 Foundation and Business Report's Leadership Academy).

2023 Achievements: Secured $47 million in new annual payroll from 1,200 permanent jobs with 12 project wins (highest number in Chamber history) and $403 million in capital expenditures. Hosted 94+ executive recruitment tours.


Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce (GSCC)

Region: Shreveport-Bossier Area

Location: 400 Edwards St., Shreveport, LA 71101

Phone: (318) 677-2500

Website: www.shreveportchamber.org

Founded: 1910

Description: The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit with a 501(c)(3) charitable Foundation. The chamber provides essential resources for businesses and cultivates relationships to develop, sustain, and enhance a diverse and resilient local economy.

Membership: Over 1,800 members representing more than 75,000 jobs in the community

Recognition: 5-Star Accredited Chamber by the US Chamber of Commerce, one of less than 2% of chambers across the country honored with this distinction.

Mission: Promote economic prosperity, serve as a business advocate, and celebrate the achievements of the Shreveport-Bossier region.

Services: Business advocacy, government procurement center connecting small businesses to prime contractors, policy influence for business community, educational excellence advocacy, workforce development.

Specialized Agencies: Minority Business Council, Hispanic Business Council, and Women's Business Council (contact: 318-677-2508).

Greater Shreveport Leadership Program: Founded 1977, year-long interactive program developing community-minded business and civic leaders with behind-the-scenes view of regional issues.


Bossier Chamber of Commerce

Region: Bossier Parish

Location: 710 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111

Website: www.bossierchamber.com

Description: A private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote growth and development within the communities of Bossier Parish and Shreveport. For more than 70 years, the Bossier Chamber has proudly served as an integral part of what makes the community a great place to live, work, and play.

Focus: Promote growth and development by utilizing its most valuable resource - its membership.


One Acadiana (Formerly Greater Lafayette Chamber)

Region: 9-Parish Acadiana Region

Location: 523 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70506

Phone: (337) 482-6312

Website: www.oneacadiana.org

Description: One Acadiana, formerly the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, is the leading business-led, privately-funded economic development organization for the nine-parish Acadiana region in south Louisiana. The organization is transforming into a national-caliber regional economic development organization.

Coverage Area: Serves a region of nearly 700,000 people with a vibrant culture and unique entrepreneurial spirit. Nine parish partners include: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jeff Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion parishes.

Membership: Representing more than 1,200 businesses throughout the area

Vision: Making Acadiana one of the most high quality, sought-after regions in the South for emerging businesses and professional talent.

Recent Economic Wins: Global Vessel & Tank, LLC $5.4M expansion in Iberia Parish; MMR Group $55.2M investment for new assembly facility in Lafayette Parish; South Louisiana Rail Facility (SLRF) $2.1M expansion in Jefferson Davis Parish.


Chamber Southwest Louisiana (Chamber SWLA)

Region: 5-Parish Southwest Louisiana

Location: 4310 Ryan Street, 3rd Floor, Henning SEED Center, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Phone: (337) 433-3632

Website: www.allianceswla.org

Description: The Chamber SWLA supports the Southwest Louisiana business community and promotes ongoing regional development to cultivate a higher quality of life for all citizens of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis Parishes.

Membership: More than 1,300 members

Organization: Chamber SWLA and its foundation make up the two parts of The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (Alliance). This umbrella organization includes the Chamber/SWLA, SWLA Alliance Foundation, and Southwest Louisiana Partnership for Economic Development, each with its own board of directors, combining resources to strengthen business recruiting and retention.

Recognition: BBB Accredited since January 1, 1957

Mission: Develop Southwest Louisiana by creating economic opportunity and demanding responsible government and quality education.

SEED Center Resources: The SEED Center serves as a one-stop economic development shop housing regional organizations including the SWLA Alliance, IMCAL Regional Planning Commission, and McNeese State University Small Business Development Center.


Lake Area Regional Business Chamber of Commerce

Region: Lake Charles Area

Website: larbcc.org

Description: In partnership with the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation, offers access to tools, coverage, resources, and connections that under-resourced entrepreneurs and small businesses need to thrive.

Future Development: In 2026, LCCF plans to break ground on the development site for the future home of The LA Launch Center – Lake Charles.


Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce

Region: Central Louisiana (Alexandria-Pineville Area)

Location: 1118 3rd St, Alexandria, LA 71301

Phone: (318) 442-6671

Website: www.cenlachamber.org

Recognition: Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at the highest level, with 5-Star Distinction

Description: The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of business since 1914, celebrating over 110 years of service. 250 business and professional men met at the Hotel Bentley on March 30, 1914 to form a local Chamber of Commerce to facilitate growth and prosperity for central Louisiana. The Pineville Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1951.

Membership: Largest chamber in the region, with over 1,000 members representing over 30,000 employees

Mission: Dedicated to the individual success of its members and to creating an environment where businesses and communities thrive. Provides leadership and resources for community leaders, entrepreneurs, business executives and employees.

Service Area: Voice of business that advocates for and promotes the Alexandria/Pineville region

Major Employers: Central Louisiana has long been a hub for agriculture, agri-business, forestry and timber related industries, as well as manufacturing. Big name companies like Procter and Gamble, Crest Industries, RoyOMartin, Hayes Manufacturing, Baker Manufacturing, Boise Cascade and Weyerhaeuser have called the area home for more than 40 years. Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is headquartered in Pineville with approximately 1,200 employees.


Monroe Chamber of Commerce

Region: Monroe & Ouachita Parish

Location: 1811 Auburn Ave, Monroe, LA 71201

Phone: (318) 323-3461

Website: monroe.org

Founded: Over 120 years ago (established to serve business community needs)

Description: The Monroe Chamber is a recognized leader and leading voice for public policy issues affecting business in Ouachita Parish. A nonprofit business-led, business-driven organization that is non-partisan, private, and membership-based, dedicated to economic growth.

Mission: Strengthen workforce, build infrastructure, and improve the overall business environment.

Service Area: Monroe on east bank of Ouachita River (approximately 50,000 residents, 31.2 square miles), West Monroe on west bank (approximately 13,500 residents, 7 square miles). Ouachita Parish is 643 square miles with just over 150,000 population.


West Monroe-West Ouachita (WMWO) Chamber of Commerce

Region: West Monroe & West Ouachita Parish

Phone: (318) 325-1961

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.westmonroechamber.org

Founded: March 31, 1956 (chartered under leadership of Mr. A. O. Evans)

Mission: Enhance economic growth in the WM/WO and surrounding areas by focusing on education, promotion and development of the business community, and those areas of the community affecting business.


Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce

Region: Terrebonne Parish (Bayou Region)

Location: 6133 Hwy 311, Houma, LA 70360

Phone: (985) 876-5600

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.houmachamber.com

Founded: Over 105 years ago

Description: A member-driven, volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life by building a strong economy through promotion of services to members, partnerships and alliances, legislative advocacy, economic development and programs of action and value to sustain a prosperous and vibrant community.

Membership: Represents more than 750 businesses in Terrebonne Parish and surrounding areas. Welcomed 61 businesses as members in 2023.

Mission: As an advocate and champion of local business, the Chamber plays an instrumental role in ensuring that businesses, both large and small, and also non-profits, can thrive and contribute to the community's growth.

About the Region: Terrebonne translates to "Good Earth." Renowned for exceptional business climate and superior quality of life, Terrebonne Parish is bursting with growth from its robust economy steeped in innovation. Just 55 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana's Bayou Country contains over 2,500 sq. miles of area to explore.

Louisiana Small Business Resources

Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC)

Website: www.louisianasbdc.org

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 782-4159

Founded: 1983

Description: The Louisiana Small Business Development Center is the state's largest and most accessible source of assistance for entrepreneurs and the only statewide nationally accredited program that provides business consulting to entrepreneurs at no cost. Through a network of 10 centers, the LSBDC provides high quality one-on-one consulting, training and information resources to help your business start, grow and succeed.

Coverage: Located strategically to service all 64 parishes in Louisiana

LSBDC Locations:

  • Hammond (Southeastern Louisiana University) - Southeast Louisiana Business Center, 1514 Martens Drive, Hammond, LA 70402, (985) 549-3831. Serves the five Florida Parishes: Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington.
  • Lafayette (University of Louisiana at Lafayette) - 537 Cajundome Blvd., Suite 132, Lafayette, LA 70506, (337) 482-6312. Serves eight Acadiana parishes: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin, Saint Mary, and Vermilion.
  • Baton Rouge (LSU Innovation Park) - 8000 Innovation Park Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70820. Technology-focused business service center.
  • Baton Rouge (Southern University) - LSBDC at Southern University Main Office offers training sessions including Start-up Assistance and Cash Flow Management.
  • Shreveport (Southern University at Shreveport - SUSLA) - Provides environment to learn effective business practices while engaging in business operations through partnerships with City of Shreveport, HUD, State of Louisiana, and private entities.

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Incentives

Website: www.opportunitylouisiana.gov

Description: Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is the cabinet-level state agency responsible for supporting existing businesses, attracting new companies to the state and building a more vibrant economy through government programs and incentives.

Key LED Incentive Programs:

  • Quality Jobs Program: Up to a 6% rebate on annual payroll expenses for up to 10 years and either a state sales/use tax rebate on capital expenses or a 1.5% project facility expense rebate.
  • Enterprise Zone Program: Either a $3,500 or $1,000 tax credit for each certified net, new job created and either a state sales/use tax rebate on capital expenses or 1.5% investment tax credit.
  • Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP): Up to an 80% property tax abatement for manufacturers for initial term of up to 5 years with option to renew for 5 additional years.
  • Digital Interactive Media and Software Tax Credit: 25% tax credit for in-state labor, and 18% credit for eligible production expenditures - the strongest of its kind in the nation.
  • Research and Development Tax Credit: 30% tax credit for R&D expenditures for companies receiving federal SBIR/STTR grants.
  • Angel Investor Tax Credit: Up to 25% tax credit for investments in early-stage, wealth-creating businesses seeking start-up and expansion capital.
  • Restoration Tax Abatement: Up-to 10-year abatement of property taxes on renovations and improvements of existing commercial structures and owner-occupied residences.

LED Small Business Programs:

  • Innovation Retention Grant (IRG): Launched 2024, provides supplementary state support for research-focused Louisiana small businesses that have previously received federal SBIR/STTR grants. Established by Legislature in 2022.
  • STEP Grant (State Trade Expansion Program): Helps Louisiana small businesses generate new export revenue and create or retain jobs from sales to foreign markets. Reimbursement for trade shows, trade missions, and export training workshops.
  • LED FastStart Workforce Program: Provides customized employee recruitment, screening, training development and training delivery for eligible new or expanding companies — all at no cost. Combines culture of innovation with focus on Recruit, Train, and Sustain.
  • Louisiana Growth Network: Launched 2024, expanding suite of resources designed by LED and its partners to support small business growth and build capacity.
  • PAVE (Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs): Offers Louisiana veterans the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills necessary to effectively start or manage a business.

Office of Rural Development

Website: www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/rural-development

Description: Louisiana prioritizes rural economic development, offering incentives and resources to empower small businesses, spurring growth, and fostering local prosperity. Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana Economic Development and the Office of Rural Development are committed to sustaining rural revitalization by attracting public and private investments that support business growth and job creation.

Focus Areas: Economic development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, clean water, agriculture and forestry, workforce development, and broadband, as well as working to create opportunities with federal and regional grants and funding.

Regional Development Coalitions:

  • Louisiana Central: Economic development entities from Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Vernon and Winn parishes.
  • Louisiana Delta Coalition: Covers East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse, Richland, Tensas, West Carroll, Concordia, Catahoula, Jackson, and Ouachita parishes.
  • Northshore Parishes Alliance: St. Helena, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes.

Rural Success Story: 25% of Louisiana parishes witnessed higher real GDP in 2021 compared to 2019, with rural Bienville Parish showing the greatest growth at 126% of its 2019 real GDP. 11 of the 16 parishes with higher GDP were rural parishes.

Louisiana Parish & City Chambers of Commerce Directory

Louisiana has 76+ local chambers of commerce serving communities across all 64 parishes. Below is a comprehensive directory organized alphabetically by city and region:

A-C

  • Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce - Crowley
  • Addis Chamber of Commerce - West Baton Rouge Parish
  • Alexandria Regional Black Chamber of Commerce - Alexandria
  • Arnaudville Chamber of Commerce - Arnaudville (St. Martin Parish)
  • Ascension Chamber of Commerce - Gonzales
  • Asian Chamber of Commerce of Acadiana - Lafayette (Founded 2017)
  • Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) - Baton Rouge (Now Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership)
  • Bossier Chamber of Commerce - Bossier City
  • Breaux Bridge Area Chamber of Commerce - Breaux Bridge (St. Martin Parish)
  • Broussard Chamber of Commerce - Broussard (Over 200 members)
  • Carencro Business Association - Carencro (Lafayette Parish)
  • Central Louisiana Regional Chamber - Alexandria
  • Chamber Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) - Lake Charles
  • Covington Chamber - See St. Tammany Chamber

G-J

  • Gonzales Chamber - See Ascension Chamber
  • Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce - New Iberia
  • Greater New Orleans Inc. - New Orleans (10-parish economic development)
  • Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce - Shreveport
  • Greater SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce - Lafayette
  • Greenwood Chamber of Commerce - Greenwood
  • Hammond Chamber - See Tangipahoa Chamber
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana - New Orleans
  • Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce - Houma
  • Iberville Chamber of Commerce - Plaquemine
  • Jefferson Chamber of Commerce - Metairie (Greater New Orleans area)

L

  • Lafayette Women's Chamber of Commerce - Lafayette
  • Lake Area Regional Business Chamber - Lake Charles
  • Lake Charles Regional Minority Business Chamber - Lake Charles
  • Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) - Baton Rouge (State Chamber)

M-O

  • Many Chamber - See Sabine Parish Chamber
  • Marksville Chamber of Commerce - Marksville (Avoyelles Parish)
  • Monroe Chamber of Commerce - Monroe
  • Morgan City Chamber - See St. Mary Chamber
  • New Iberia Chamber - See Greater Iberia Chamber
  • New Orleans Chamber of Commerce - New Orleans
  • New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce - New Orleans (Founded 2006)
  • Oak Grove Chamber - See West Carroll Parish Chamber
  • Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce - Oakdale (Allen Parish)
  • One Acadiana - Lafayette (9-parish region)

P-R

  • Plaquemine Chamber - See Iberville Chamber
  • Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce - Ponchatoula (Tangipahoa Parish)
  • River Region Chamber of Commerce - La Place (Serves St. Charles, St. James, and St. John Parishes)
  • Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce - Ruston

S

  • Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce - Many
  • Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber - Shreveport
  • St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce - Arabi
  • St. Martin Parish Chambers - Multiple locations (Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville)
  • St. Martinville Chamber of Commerce - St. Martinville (St. Martin Parish)
  • St. Mary Chamber of Commerce - Morgan City
  • St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce - Covington (1,000+ members)

T-Y

  • Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce - Hammond
  • Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce - Thibodaux (Lafourche Parish)
  • West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce - Addis
  • West Carroll Parish Chamber of Commerce - Oak Grove
  • West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce - West Monroe
  • Youngsville Chamber of Commerce - Youngsville (Lafayette Parish)
Note: This list represents major chambers of commerce across Louisiana's 64 parishes. For a complete directory of all 76+ chambers, visit the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) website or the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Louisiana directory.

Specialty & Minority Chambers

  • Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Statewide minority chamber support (Founded 2018)
  • Asian Chamber of Commerce of Acadiana - Lafayette (Founded 2017)
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana - New Orleans
  • Lafayette Women's Chamber of Commerce - Lafayette
  • Greater SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce - Lafayette
  • Alexandria Regional Black Chamber of Commerce - Alexandria
  • New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce - New Orleans (Founded 2006)
  • Lake Charles Regional Minority Business Chamber - Lake Charles
  • Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber - Shreveport

Louisiana Chamber Membership Benefits

Chamber membership in Louisiana provides comprehensive business support and networking opportunities. Here are the key benefits available to chamber members statewide:

Networking & Connections

  • Business-to-business networking events and mixers
  • Online and print membership directories
  • Lead referrals and business recommendations
  • Access to local and regional business leaders
  • Young professionals and emerging leaders programs
  • Dine Around networking events (New Orleans Chamber)
  • Women's Business Alliance events

Advocacy & Influence

  • Government advocacy at local, state, and federal levels
  • Voice in public policy affecting business
  • Legislative representation and scorecards
  • Connections to elected officials and policymakers
  • Influence on education and workforce policy

Business Growth

  • Economic development support and resources
  • Business retention and expansion programs
  • Access to tax incentive information
  • Workforce training and recruitment support
  • Government procurement center connections

Education & Training

  • Professional development seminars and workshops
  • Business education and training programs
  • Leadership development programs (e.g., Greater Shreveport Leadership since 1977)
  • Technical assistance and business counseling
  • Hispanic Business Conference & Trade Show
  • Women's Symposium events

Marketing & Promotion

  • Marketing and promotional opportunities
  • Weekly e-newsletter features (e.g., "Member Pulse")
  • Exclusive Chamber member logo for marketing
  • Sponsorship and hosting opportunities
  • Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting assistance with "big gold scissors"
  • Social media promotion and visibility

Recognition & Support

  • Business awards and recognition programs
  • LABI Business Excellence Awards
  • Support for minority-owned businesses
  • Support for women-owned businesses
  • Support for veteran-owned businesses
  • Access to group benefits and insurance programs

Membership Cost Examples:

  • New Orleans Chamber: Starting as low as $180/year (calculated at $10 per employee, maximum $3,000)
  • Small Parish Chambers: Typically $150-$400 annually for small businesses
  • Large Regional Chambers: Tiered membership structures based on company size, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars annually
  • ROI: Most chambers provide strong return on investment through networking, advocacy, and business development opportunities

Member Testimonial

"Membership in the New Orleans Chamber has been a great boost for Get Online NOLA. Shortly after we joined, we won a contract from a local non profit that found us through the member directory. Having the Chamber's support at our recent Ribbon Cutting was a big help, and their networking events are always a great way to build new relationships."

New Orleans Chamber Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Louisiana has 76+ chambers of commerce across the state serving all 64 parishes. The Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) connects these chambers throughout the state, providing resources and support for chamber professionals. Chambers range from small parish chambers to large regional organizations like the Greater Shreveport Chamber (1,800+ members representing 75,000+ jobs), Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership (1,500+ investors), New Orleans Chamber (1,400+ members), and Chamber Southwest Louisiana (1,300+ members). The state chamber is the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI) in Baton Rouge, serving 2,000+ member companies since 1975.

The Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI) is Louisiana's state chamber of commerce and state manufacturers association, organized in 1975. LABI serves 2,000+ member companies and is Louisiana's official state chapter for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers. LABI's primary goal is to foster a climate for economic growth by championing free enterprise principles and representing business interests through active involvement in political, legislative, judicial and regulatory processes. Led by President and CEO Will Green (appointed September 2023), LABI releases an annual Legislative Scorecard, oversees the "LA Driven" agenda focusing on insurance, education, workforce, and economic development, and presents annual Business Excellence Awards. More than 50 LABI-approved bills were passed and signed into law during the 2024 Regular Session.

The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation (LCCF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2018 to help drive the economic growth of Louisiana by empowering and sustaining the small business community through the development of local chambers. LCCF is dedicated to the establishment, development, growth, expansion, and sustainability of locally owned businesses across Louisiana. The foundation unites local Minority Chambers across the state to increase educational and economic opportunities for their members and helps minority-owned businesses grow and prosper through business development training programs like Venture Accelerator and Co.Starters Programs. January 2024 offerings included the Alexandria Regional Black Chamber Venture Accelerator and Lake Charles Regional Minority Business Chamber Co.Starters Program. In 2026, LCCF plans to break ground on The LA Launch Center in Lake Charles.

The largest chambers in Louisiana include: Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce with over 1,800 members representing 75,000+ jobs and 5-star U.S. Chamber accreditation (founded 1910); Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership (formerly BRAC) with 1,500+ investors serving a nine-parish region (rebranded October 2024); New Orleans Chamber of Commerce with 1,400+ members (founded 2004, offering dues starting as low as $180/year); Chamber Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) with 1,300+ members serving five parishes and BBB accreditation since 1957; Central Louisiana Regional Chamber with 1,000+ members representing 30,000+ employees (5-star accredited, founded 1914); One Acadiana representing 1,200+ businesses in the nine-parish Acadiana region; and St. Tammany Chamber with 1,000+ members. All major chambers focus on economic development, business advocacy, and workforce development.

To find your local chamber in Louisiana, visit the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) website at www.louisianachambers.org, which connects over 50 chambers statewide. You can also check the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Louisiana directory at www.uschamber.com/co/chambers/louisiana. Most parishes and major cities have their own chambers serving local business communities. For New Orleans, visit www.neworleanschamber.org or gnoinc.org; for Baton Rouge, check brac.org; for Lafayette, visit www.oneacadiana.org; for Shreveport, see www.shreveportchamber.org; for Lake Charles, visit www.allianceswla.org; for Monroe, visit monroe.org; for Alexandria, visit cenlachamber.org; and for Houma, visit houmachamber.com. Contact chambers directly for membership information and local business resources.

Louisiana chambers provide comprehensive business services including networking events and business-to-business partnerships; economic development and business recruitment support; workforce development and training programs; government advocacy at local, state, and federal levels; marketing and promotional opportunities through newsletters, directories, and social media; business education and professional development seminars; member referrals and online/print directories; access to group benefits and insurance programs; ribbon cutting and grand opening support with "big gold scissors"; business awards and recognition programs (like LABI Business Excellence Awards); connections to elected officials and policy makers; technical assistance for small businesses through partnerships with Louisiana SBDC; and specialized support for minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. Many chambers also offer young professionals programs, leadership development (like Greater Shreveport's program founded 1977), and specialized business councils for Hispanic, Asian, and African American business communities.

The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership (formerly Baton Rouge Area Chamber or BRAC) leads economic development in the nine-parish Baton Rouge Area. The organization rebranded on October 10, 2024, marking its 20th anniversary as a regional economic development organization. With more than 1,500 investors including small businesses, midsize firms, large industry, and entrepreneurial startups, the partnership serves as the voice of the business community. Led by President and CEO Lori Melancon (appointed May 2024, who began her career at BRAC in 2004), the organization works to grow jobs and wealth, improve the business climate, assist existing businesses, recruit new companies, and secure victories for critical public policy reforms throughout the nine-parish region. Programs include the Drive Minority Business Accelerator powered by ExxonMobil and Growth Lab Accelerator for minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses. In 2023, BRAC secured $47 million in new annual payroll from 1,200 permanent jobs with 12 project wins (highest number in Chamber history) and $403 million in capital expenditures, plus 94+ executive recruitment tours.

Chamber membership costs vary significantly based on chamber size, location, and business size. The New Orleans Chamber offers some of the lowest dues in the region with membership starting as low as $180 per year, calculated at $10 per employee to a maximum of $3,000 (example: 55 employees x $10 = $550). Small parish chambers may charge annual dues ranging from $150-$400 for small businesses. Larger regional chambers like Greater Shreveport, Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, One Acadiana, and Chamber SWLA typically have tiered membership structures based on company size, number of employees, and level of involvement, with dues ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars annually. Most chambers offer scaled pricing to accommodate businesses of all sizes and provide return on investment through networking, advocacy, and business development opportunities. Contact your local chamber directly for specific membership rates and benefits packages tailored to your business needs.

One Acadiana, formerly the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, is the leading business-led, privately-funded economic development organization for the nine-parish Acadiana region in south Louisiana. Located in Lafayette at 523 Jefferson St, One Acadiana is transforming into a national-caliber regional economic development organization representing more than 1,200 businesses and individuals. The organization serves a region of nearly 700,000 people with a vibrant culture and unique entrepreneurial spirit. Nine parish partners include: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jeff Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion parishes. One Acadiana's vision is to make Acadiana one of the most high quality, sought-after regions in the South for business and talent. Recent economic development wins include Global Vessel & Tank's $5.4M Iberia Parish expansion, MMR Group's $55.2M Lafayette Parish assembly facility investment, and South Louisiana Rail Facility's $2.1M Jefferson Davis Parish expansion. Contact: (337) 482-6312.

Chamber Southwest Louisiana (Chamber SWLA) is a regional chamber serving five parishes in Southwest Louisiana: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis. Located at 4310 Ryan Street (3rd Floor, Henning SEED Center) in Lake Charles, the chamber has more than 1,300 members and has been BBB Accredited since January 1, 1957. Chamber SWLA operates as an umbrella organization that includes the Chamber/SWLA, the SWLA Alliance Foundation, and the Southwest Louisiana Partnership for Economic Development, each with its own board of directors. These organizations have combined resources to strengthen business recruiting and retention efforts for the five-parish region. The chamber's mission is to develop Southwest Louisiana by creating economic opportunity and demanding responsible government and quality education while promoting ongoing regional development to cultivate a higher quality of life for all citizens. The SEED Center serves as a one-stop economic development shop housing regional organizations including the SWLA Alliance, IMCAL Regional Planning Commission, and McNeese State University Small Business Development Center. Contact: (337) 433-3632.

Yes, Louisiana has several active minority chambers of commerce supporting diverse business communities. The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation (established 2018) specifically unites local Minority Chambers across the state to increase educational and economic opportunities. Active minority chambers include: New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce (founded 2006, serving Black businesses for over 15 years); Alexandria Regional Black Chamber of Commerce (offering Venture Accelerator Programs); Greater SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce in Lafayette (serves as Louisiana delegate for National Black Chamber); Lake Charles Regional Minority Business Chamber of Commerce (offering Co.Starters Programs); Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber; Asian Chamber of Commerce of Acadiana in Lafayette (founded 2017); Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana in New Orleans (offering Hispanic Business Conference, Women's Symposium, Town Hall events); and Lafayette Women's Chamber of Commerce. Major chambers also operate specialized councils: Greater Shreveport Chamber houses Minority Business Council, Hispanic Business Council, and Women's Business Council (318-677-2508). These chambers provide targeted support, advocacy, education, networking opportunities, and business development training for minority-owned and women-owned businesses throughout Louisiana.

Louisiana offers extensive small business resources through multiple programs. The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) provides free business consulting through 10 centers serving all 64 parishes since 1983 (toll-free: 1-866-782-4159). Louisiana Economic Development (LED) offers key incentive programs including Quality Jobs (up to 6% payroll rebate for 10 years), Enterprise Zone (up to $3,500 job creation tax credit), Industrial Tax Exemption (up to 80% property tax abatement), Digital Media Tax Credit (25% in-state labor credit - strongest in nation), R&D Tax Credit (30% for SBIR/STTR grant recipients), Angel Investor Tax Credit (up to 25%), and Restoration Tax Abatement (10-year property tax abatement). Small business programs include Innovation Retention Grant (IRG launched 2024), STEP Grant for export expansion, LED FastStart free workforce training, Louisiana Growth Network (launched 2024), and PAVE for veteran entrepreneurs. The Office of Rural Development supports rural parishes through regional coalitions (Louisiana Central, Louisiana Delta Coalition, Northshore Parishes Alliance). Visit opportunitylouisiana.gov and louisianasbdc.org for complete program information and free consulting services.

Last updated on November 27, 2025