Eric Skrmetta, Public Service Commissioner

Thanks to member George Messina for catering this week’s networking event at Messina’s at the Terminal.

Skrmetta, elected to the Louisiana Public Service Commission in 2008, holds one of five seats on the statewide body that governs utility providers and other public services.

He provided an overview of the role and responsibilities of the Public Service Commission for Louisiana

Membership

If you have a prospect, please have them connect with Jacquie Bonano, membership chair at membership@gnoea.com.

Thank You & Announcements

Kevin Pedeaux, CR Coffee Shops thanked Catherine Shreves, Image Video Solutions, for producing a video project of the St. Roch Market. It was suggested to have an evening social at the Market.

Kenny Knobloch, HELP! AC thanked several GNOEA members for their business.

Jacquie Bonano, JB Communications, announced that her identity was stolen from the DMV data breach and strongly urged all to lock credit reports.

David Raymond, Clean Fleet, thanked Marc Beerman for his business and announced Clean Fleet’s Boo-levard of Dreams fundraiser to help a deserving family. The event will be held on October 26th and the vehicle giveaway will be held on December 22nd. Details will be emailed to GNOEA members.

Duaine Duffy, Benefits Analyst, commended Justin Farrae, Crescent Payroll Solutions, for their good customer service.

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

  • October 3rd – Member Spotlight with Bobby Ramsey, Ramsey’s Jewelers and Jason Hernandez, Crescent Title.
  • October 10th  & 17th – No Meeting
  • October 24th – TBA
  • October 31st – Julie Achee, Disabilities in the Workplace
  • November 14th – Larry Collins, Executive Director International Commerce – Louisiana Economic Development

Check website for updates and bulletins that include upcoming events. Meeting events are on the calendar. Speaker suggestions: contact Program Chairman, Chad Perrier cperrier@udi.com.