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Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners To Be Recognized at Annual Chamber Banquet
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce today announced the recipients of the three awards it bestows on local community members and businesses during its annual Chamber Awards Banquet. All honorees will be recognized during this year’s banquet, presented by Forth Insurance, on February 6, 2024, at the Ruston Civic Center. “Local businesses are…
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce announced the 2nd annual recipients of the 2024 Workforce Development Grant Program during a press conference on Thursday, December 12 at 3:30PM at Origin Bank’s Downtown Location. The purpose of the Workforce Development Grant Program is to provide local businesses with resources to train and develop their…
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced the formation of a Presidential Search Committee. This Committee will be responsible for reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and recommending finalists for the role of Chamber President and CEO. The official selection will be made by the full Chamber Board of Directors. “Our Chamber…
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce (RLCC) has announced the planned departure of its president and CEO, William Dearmon, who has accepted a new role with Louisiana Tech University beginning January 1, 2025. “Will’s strategic leadership has been transformative for the Chamber”, said Thomas Graham, Chairman of the RLCC Board of Directors. “His collaborative…
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce hosted a Capitol Chats event with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Davison Athletics Complex on Louisiana Tech’s campus. The event was sponsored by Weyerhaeuser. Senator Cassidy addressed business leaders from Lincoln Parish, providing updates on…
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce hosted a Capitol Chats: 2024Legislative Roundtable event on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Squire Creek Country Club. The featured speakers included Senator Stewart Cathey, Senator Jay Morris, Representative Rashid Young and Representative Chris Turner. The state legislators discussed their success and progress made during multiple legislative sessions on…
Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Lincoln Class for 2024-2025
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Leadership Lincoln Class for 2024-2025. These individuals will begin the program in September and spend the year deepening their knowledge of the community and critical industries across Lincoln Parish before graduating in June 2025. Graduates of this 10-month program will receive a…
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Board of Directors for its fiscal year beginning in July 2024. The Chamber’s Board of Directors provides valuable insight and leadership for the organization’s strategic direction, programming, development, and more. Thomas Graham, insurance provider and branch manager of Forth Insurance, will…
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce hosted its final Capitol Chats event for the 2023-2024 year with Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) President Will Green on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Davison Athletics Complex on Louisiana Tech University’s campus. The event was sponsored by Etheridge…