ABOUT THIS ISSUE'S COVER - A lot has happened since our
August issue. September brought
us Gustav followed by Ike. I
decided to focus on getting back
to our normal routines rather than
sensationalizing what we have
been through. I didn’t think it was
necessary to cover hurricane
damage as we are well aware it is
still around us and are still feeling
the impact it left on our lives, homes,
and businesses. In this issue you
will see how the Chamber of
Commerce’s on the east and west
bank joined to host a membership
banquet. We are still one parish
regardless of the separation of the
river. Together we focus on the
future of Ascension parish for the betterment of Donaldsonville and its
business environment. more
2008 CHAMBER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Malcolm Dugas President
Vera Sanchez Vice-President
Dave LeBlanc Treasurer
2008 CHAMBER DIRECTORS
John Beck Tammy Dale Prince Davis Sonny Graugnard Pam Gregoire Karen Hartman Troy LeBeouf Barbara Ourso Debbie Peltier Donna Schexnaydre
River Road African American Museum chosen for national conservation program U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon recently announced that the River Road African American Museum has been selected for the 2008 Conservation Assessment Program and was awarded a grant of $6540 to fund participation. .more
Edward Jones hosts retirement breakfast Ed Jones hosted a breakfast seminar in August at the Cup and Saucer especially designed for retirees and soon-to-be-retirees. Individuals seeking solutions to long-term care financing for aging parents and relatives were presented a program by Corby Clark, CLU, ChFC, the regional marketing director for Lincoln Financial Group. more
Guess who supports the local schools, summer recreation programs, and city projects? Local merchants are the same people that serve as fundraisers for your community. These merchants donate many hours of time and effort to building and improving the community for everyone. If they prosper we all prosper. more