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The Grant Chamber is a non-profit organization owned and operated by business leaders who care about our community. Our mission is to promote business and the quality of life in Grant Parish. Membership dues go directly towards advancing the commercial, industrial, agricultural, educational, and civic interest of the parish.
We encourage all citizens to join the Chamber of Commerce and become a part of the process of moving Grant Parish forward.
Newsletter of the
Grant Parish Chamber of Commerce
The legislative forum sponsored by the Grant Parish Chamber of Commerce in Dry Prong was a huge success! Representative Terry Brown and Senators Gerald Long and Bob Kostelka were present and spoke about their goals for this legislative session. Close to 25 individuals including many of the newly elected officials in the parish were in attendance and had an opportunity to ask questions and speak with the legislators following their remarks. Senator Rick Gallot was unable to attend.
A lot has been in the news recently about Governor Jindal’s proposed education changes, and the Grant Parish Chamber of Commerce has been learning all it can about these proposed changes. Chamber President Tony “Bo” Vets and Chamber Secretary Stephanie Smith attended a forum sponsored by the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce where State Superintendent of Education John White was the guest speaker. At this forum, Superintendent White outlined the main tenets of Gov. Jindal’s proposal, including reforming teacher pay and tenure, as well as increasing options for school choice for parents. Chamber President Vets participated in a phone conference with other chambers and economic development authorities from around central Louisiana, and also attended a rotary meeting where the Governor presented more on his proposals.
On Tuesday, March 06, the Master Plan for Grant Parish was released in a special Police Jury meeting at the Grant Parish Courthouse. The Master Plan, which was spearheaded by Darrell Glascock and Associates, gave a comprehensive overview of the needs of Grant Parish, including sewage and solid waste disposal needs, while highlighting some of what Grant Parish has to offer. Following a brief overview of the Master Plan, the Police Jury unanimously voted to accept the Master Plan. Copies were given to all police jurors.
The next meeting of the Grant Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will be March 27, 2012, at 6:00pm at the Dry Prong Community Center.
Greetings
On behalf of the Grant Parish Chamber of Commerce I would like to welcome you and thank you for visiting our website! While it is impossible to capture the unique essence that is Grant Parish, we have tried to at least give you a glimpse of what this wonderful parish has to offer. Whether you are looking to visit Grant Parish, live in Grant Parish, or locate a business in Grant Parish, I believe you will find that we a lot to offer. With major 4-lane highways traversing the parish, the navigable Red River on our western border, and our close vicinity to Interstate 49 and Alexandria/Pineville, we can enjoy the quiet country life full of southern hospitality while not missing the conveniences of “city life”.
Please be sure to browse our Information & History and Featured Events sections, as they contain a lot of rich information about the services and entertainment offered around the parish. Our Member Directory can also guide you to several businesses that can meet your needs.
Again, welcome and thank you for visiting! We look forward assisting you in any way that we can.
Bo Vets
President
Who Can Join?
Membership in the Grant Chamber of Commerce is open to any individual or business owner who is interested in the future growth and development of Grant Parish. The chamber is an organization made up of volunteers committed to bettering the community. Your dues directly support the cost of running this website, paying our phone bill, and developing programs to promote the goals of the chamber. Membership in the Grant Chamber of Commerce gives individuals and business leaders an opportunity to shape the future of Grant Parish.
