New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
Sandra Lindquist, President & CEO

Thanks to GNOEA member George Messing, Owner Messina’s Catering, for hosting this week’s networking event for GNOEA members at the The Basin St. Station!

Sandra Lombana Lindquist has 20+ years experience in economic and community development in the New Orleans region. She has worked at several great organizations including JEDCO, Tangipahoa EDF, The Idea Village, and St. Tammany West Chamber. Sandra graduated from the University of Texas and has a master’s from Tulane University. Sandra has a passion for promoting women’s networking in the workforce.  Sandra is a graduate of the inaugural class of the New Orleans Regional Institute (NORLI) and the Jefferson Chamber Leadership Institute. She has sat on various boards and committees including the Louisiana Industrial Development Executive Association (LIDEA), Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI) the New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce, and is currently the President for the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE).

The mission for the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce is to provide the opportunities and resources that will enable businesses to prosper through networking, education, and advocacy. Their vision is to be the leading membership organization the connects all businesses to foster opportunity, development , and growth in the New Orleans community. The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce has a multitude of signature events. These events are the Chamber after 5, Power Hour, Women’s Business Alliance, educational seminars, Young Professionals Night, Dine Around, Ribbon Cuttings, annual meetings, and business luncheons.

The New Orleans Chamber is a partner of the anti-crime NOLA Coalition, spearheaded by GNO, Inc. The mission of the NOLA Coalition is to harness our collective resources to create a safer and more prosperous New Orleans for all residents. The New Orleans Chamber partners with PJ’s for a Coffee for Cops project. PJ’s donated $10,000 in PJ’s gift card to distribute throughout the officers in the New Orleans Police Department.
Please click here to view Sandra’s presentation.

Membership

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

Thank You & Announcements

Paul Cosma, Uptown Auto Specialist, thanked Chad and Jim Perrier, Universal Data, Inc., for hosting the Cyber Security Conference.

Q4 2024 dues reminder.

Guests introductions:

Evan Hatrel, Edward Jones, guest of Bryon Hatrel, Edward Jones.

Ruth Ragusa, Benefit Analyst, guest of Duaine Duffy, Benefit Analyst.

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

  • October 15 – Matt Jewell, St. Charles Parish President – Board meeting to follow
  • October 22 – Daniel Hammer, President/CEO Historic New Orleans Collection
  • October 29- No meeting- Happy Halloween!
  • November 5 – No meeting
  • November 12 – Jay Cicero, President/CEO, New Orleans Sports Foundation
  • November 19 – Paula Polito, Berry Cherry Tree, Owner, State of the school system
  • November 26 – No meeting, happy Thanksgiving!
  • December 3- Josh Fleig, LED
  • December 10- Ron Faucheaux, Clarus Research Group
  • December 12- Holiday Party
  • December 17- No Meeting
  • December 24- No Meeting- Happy Holidays!
  • December 31- No Meeting- Happy New Year!

Check website for updates and bulletins that include upcoming events. Meeting events are on the calendar. Speaker suggestions: contact Program Chairman, Glenn Landrum, glenn@magelland.com.