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MEMBER NEWS & UPDATES

Hurricane Season

The Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau actively monitors the Gulf of Mexico during hurricane season.  Should a tropical storm, hurricane, or other weather-related event prevail we will respond in accordance to guidelines and policy set forth by the Parish of Jefferson and state of Louisiana.  Updated information and/or instructions regarding evacuation and re-entry will be made available prior to, throughout, and after a storm has passed.  The JCVB board and staff have taken steps to ensure the ability to reach out to our members with up to date information in the event of closures or evacuation.  Please visit our website often as communications will be updated frequently.        

RE-ENTRY
If your company or organization will need to re-enter Jefferson Parish prior to the general public after a mandatory evacuation, a re-entry permit / placard is required.  In addition to a placard, each individual will also need a letter from the company indicating he is an authorized company responder and a state issued drivers license or a state issued picture I. D.   If you would like to view a sample letter, please click here.

APPLY FOR A PERMIT
You may apply for a permit by going to the parish web site http://www.jumpstartjefferson.com/

Please read the Jefferson Parish Re-Entry Terms of Use Agreement very carefully.  PLEASE NOTE: Only designated company employees will be allowed re-entry during Tier-1 and Tier-2.  Family members and non-employees may NOT use Tier-1 and Tier-2 re-entry placards.  If you need to apply, please do so now. Do not wait until a storm approaches. There is processing time required for the applications.

The following links provide information on hurricane preparedness, evacuation and re-entry:

Preparing your business before a hurricane
Evacuation and Re-entry - Parish of Jefferson   

Further details can be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish  official site at http://www.jeffparish.net/index.cfm(504) 736-6100.

Thank you to the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce for the information outlined above.

  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 

 

Happy 25^th anniversary to Chef Andrea Apuzzo,  Andrea's Restaurant and Catering, as he and his staff celebrate the 25^th anniversary!

 

Happy 50^th anniversary to  Haydel's Bakery...a true tradition!

Celebrating 45 years of sizzlin steaks and fabulous fare! 

CONGRATULATIONS

Houmas House Plantation is a proud recipient  of Country Road's 'Best Of' and the Louey Award for Attraction of the Year!

Gretna Heritage Festival named "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" by Southeast Tourism Society for October 2009.  Mark your calendars for the 2010 Gretna Heritage Festival-- October 1-3, 2010!

JCVB NEWS

The Jefferson CVB unveils its 2010 Marketing Plan.

The Jefferson CVB successfully completed the much anticipated Sports Guide this past fall.  This multi-year publication showcases Jefferson vast sporting capabilities broken down by sport.  Sport event planners will love the easy to use format.  Planning has never been easier!