The St. Mary Chamber’s 2024 Board of Directors members are, standing from left: Anthony Baham, Jonathan “JP” Henry, 2024 Vice Chairman Brady Borel, Evan Boudreaux, Steven Mora, Scott Berry, Holden Murray, Blaze Landry and Ed “Tiger” Verdin. Seated: Stephanie Guidry, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, Danika F. Long, 2024 Chairwoman Tammie Moore, Terri Foulcard, Treasurer Alyssa Cart and Kristal Hebert.
Bayou Bend Wellness Center was named Business of the Year at Thursday’s Chamber banquet. Shown from left are board member Ed “Tiger” Verdin, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, Bayou Bend CEO Stephanie Guidry, and Chamber President Beth Chiasson.
Fifolet Candle Makers in Franklin was one of two businesses recognized as Small Business of the Year at Thursday’s St. Mary Chamber banquet. Pictured from left are board member Ed "Tiger" Verdin, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, owner Chad Boutte and Chamber President Beth Chiasson.
KBZE is one of two enterprises recognized as Small Business of the Year at Thursday’s St. Mary Chamber banquet. Shown from left are board member Ed “Tiger” Verdin, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, KBZE owner Howard Castay, Darlene Castay, Sandra Greene, Patterson Councilman Lee A. Condolle, Josh “DJ Fab” Singleton and Chamber President Beth Chiasson.
South Louisiana Community College was named Non-Profit of the Year at Thursday’s St. Mary Chamber banquet. Shown from left; board member Ed ‘Tiger' Verdin, 2023 Chairwoman Laura Meadows, Anthony Baham, SLCC Chancellor Dr. Vincent June, new Chamber Chairwoman and Morgan City and Franklin Campus Director Tammie Moore, and Chamber President Beth Chiasson.
St. Mary Chamber board members, awards
At a banquet Thursday night at the Bayou Bend Wellness Center, the St. Mary Chamber installed its officers for 2024 and bestowed awards on local businesses and local people. A story appears on Page 1. More photos will appear in Friday's edition.
Photos are by Lily Kay Photography