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The CHamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting is this Wednesday, March 10. Doors open at 11:30 AM at Kristenwood for the meeting. If you plan to eat lunch there, the cost is $10. This is a special meeting, as the candidates running in this month’s election have been invited to come and introduce themselves during the meeting.

Melissa Guilbeau of Central Florist has been asked to help with the Teacher of the Year recognition for CCSS schools. Next week, there will be one teacher chosen from Central High, one from Central Middle, and one from the elementary schools to be recognized as Teacher of the Year. These teachers will be honored at the March 22 School Board meeting. If you would like to volunteer something from your business to help honor these teachers, please call Melissa at 261-6482. You can also contact the Chamber of Commerce office about it.

Reminder- there is a Cooking in Central meeting today (Tuesday) at noon at Elegant Memories. If you would like to help or learn more, feel free to come.

The monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting for March will take place on Wednesday, March 10. Candidates running for various positns in this month’s election are being contacted and invited to come speak at this meeting to introduce themselves.

Posters from the 2010 Krewe de Centrale Mardi Gras Ball are on sale for $15 each. Contact the Chamber of Commerce office if you are interested.

The Capital City Caper is a community fundraising event benefiting Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baton Rouge.  Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children-in- need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college. Sponsorships and teams are being sought for the Capital City Caper to be held on March 14th. Contact the Boys Hope Girls Hope office at 225-346-5095 or email emalone@bhgh.org to find out how you can be part of the fun.

Census 2010 starts in March.  While we may not all agree on political view points, the census is one event we hopefully can rally around. This census is vitally important to all the residents of Central.  We must be counted, as Central residents, so that the many benefits that could be ours become ours.  When your form comes your way, take a few moments and fill it out.  Make sure to mark your place of residence as “The City of Central!”

For Chamber members, mail outs will begin next month. In March the Chamber is going to do their first mail out.  The Central Chamber is constantly trying to develop ways to help you promote your business in an economical way.  For $25 your add, coupon. or both will be mailed out to about 300 residents of Central.  You may even have an event you would like to announce.  Your add will be on a 4″X5″ sheet and can be one or two sided. Simply get your design to the Chamber and they will take care of the rest. This will be done on a first come -first pay basis.  Spaces are limited, this first time, to 30 businesses that are current Chamber Members.  As time goes on we plan to expand to more businesses and a larger number of mail outs. Contact the Chamber office for more information.

The Chamber is developing new ways for people to get more involved. Next month, they will kick off their Ambassador Council plans. This council will be made up of people who want to help encourage Chamber membership and attract new members.

Some upcoming dates to remember:

FEB 23
City Council Meeting @ Kristenwood 6PM
 
FEB 25
Families in Transition Meeting @ Blackwater United Methodist 10AM
For information contact: Dr Janet Stevens 261-1919
 
Board of Adjustments Meeting @ Kristenwood 5:30PM
 
Planning and Zoning Meeting @ Kristenwood 6PM
 
FEB 27
7th Annual Sportsman’s Banquet @ Greenwell Springs Baptist
Saturday, February 27, 2010
5:30 PM in the Gym (Dinner) 7:00 PM in Sanctuary (Speaker)
Guest Speaker: Ted Dibiase
There is no cost to attend this event.
      For More Information Contact: Greenwell Springs Baptist Church
                                                19421 Greenwell Springs Road
                                                Ph. 225-261-2246
 
MAR 16
Candidate Forum @ Central High School Theater
Sponsored by the Central Community Alliance and 
the City of Central Chamber of Commerce
Doors open at 6:30PM and Forum starts at 7PM
Due to number of candidates (14) time will not allow live
questions
from the audience.  Please submit your questions
prior to MAR 14 to:
P.O. Box 78310 City of Central, LA 70837
or email
Centralcommunityalliance@gmail.com

The Central Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with the Central Community Alliance to sponsor the candidate forum for the candidates participating in the March 27 election. The forum will happen on March 16 at 7 PM in the Central High School gym. Come out to learn more about the candidates so you can make an educated decision on March 27.

 The Chamber would like to remind you about the following upcoming meetings:

Today (Tuesday): Central Area Pastors Association (CAPA) meeting- 11:30 AM at Cornerstone Fellowship on Blackwater Road

Central Community Alliance (CCA) PUBLIC FORUM at 7 PM in the DEMCO meeting room

Monday, February 22: School Board meeting at 6 PM @ Kristenwood

Tuesday, February 23: City Council meeting at 6 PM @ Kristenwood

The 4th Annual Krewe de Centrale Mardi Gras Ball was this past weekend, and it was a great success. The Chember of Commerce woul;d like to thank all of those who attended and those businesses that sponsored the event, as well as the Mardi Gras Committee who worked hard to make the event fun and memorable.

Sunday is Valentine’s Day. That means lots of shopping for flowers, candy, and other gifts. Remember that Central is home to many businesses, from florists to unique gift shops, who sell these items. Keep shopping in Central and give our local economy a boost.

Remember that the monthly Chamber Membership Meeting is tomorrow (Wednesday) at noon at Kristenwood. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at a cost of $10 per person. Other meetings of interest this week are the Cooking in Central meeting (today at noon at Elegant Memories) and the City Council meeting (tonight at 6 PM at Kristenwood).

The Central Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Central’s tax revenues were up last year. Many places around the country are down in revenues, but the city of Central remains economically strong. So keep shopping in Central and continue to support our local businesses and our city’s economy.

The 4th Annual Krewe De Centrale’ Madri Gras Ball: ” A MASKED MYSTIQUE”
Tickets are on sale for Central’s Gala Event.  The Chamber’s annual Ball will be held on Saturday, February 6th at St. Alphonsus Family Center.  The popular band, Carbon Copy, will perform from 8 pm till midnight.  Doors open at 7 pm.  For additional information or table reservations contact Lucky or Juanita Ross at 937-7775, 261-9999 or  luckyjar@cox.net.

4th Annual
Krewe De Centrale’  Mardi Gras Ball
A MASKED MYSTIQUE
Sat. Feb 6th 7PM – Midnight
St. Alphonsus Family Center
Cost: $50.00 per person
Band:  Carbon Copy 
 
Contact: Lucky and Juanita Ross
261-9999; 262-8437; 937-7775 or email
luckyjar@cox.net

EVENT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Cooking In Central
“Kick Off” Luncheon
Jan 26th 12 noon
Elegant Memories
 
City Council Meeting
Jan 26th 6PM @ Kristenwood 
 
Board of Adjustments Meeting
Jan 28th 5:30PM @ Kristenwood
 
Planning & Zoning Meeting
Jan 28th 6PM @ Kristenwood

The Central Chamber of Commerce would like to remind you about these upcoming events:

City of Central Chamber of Commerce’s
4th Annual Krewe De Centrale’ Madri Gras Ball
February 6, 2010 at St. Alphonsus / Featuring Carbon Copy
$50.00 per person / door open at 7 PM
For more information contact Lucky Or Juanita Ross
262-8437; 937-7775; 261-9999
 
Central Area Pastor’s Association Meeting
Jan 19th 11:30 AM
Cornerstone Fellowship Church on Blackwater Road
 
Central Community Alliance Meeting
Jan 19th 7PM at Demco
Guest speaker Central School’s Superintendent Faulk
 
Central Women’s Republican Club Kick Off
Jan 20th 12 noon
Luncheon at Cooper’s Catering 10443 Joor Road
 
School Board Meeting
Jan 25th 6 PM Kristenwood
 
City Council Meeting
Jan 26th 6 PM Kristenwood

The following updates have been provided by the Central Chamber of Commerce. Look for Chamber updates every Tuesday, and check out the new Chamber of Commerce tab at the top of the page for all news concerning the Chamber and its business members.

The Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting is this Wednesday, January 13 at Kristenwood on Greenwell Springs Road. Doors open at 11:30 AM for socializing, and the meeting begins at noon. Lunch will be provided at a cost of $10 per person. The guest speaker will be Steve Vassallo from the Central Economic Development Foundation.

The 4th annual Krewe se Centrale Mardi Gras Ball is being held on February 6 at St. Alphonsus. Remaining tickets are going on sale to the public this week. Read the FULL ARTICLE for more details.