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Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Excellence at 106th Annual Awards Banquet
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed business and community leaders to its 106th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet, an evening dedicated to recognizing individuals and organizations whose leadership and service continue to strengthen Lincoln Parish. Presented by Right Fiber, with generous support from HGA and B1 Bank, the annual banquet served as a…
Read MoreRuston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Workforce Development Grant Recipients
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its Workforce Development Grants, made possible through proceeds from the Chamber’s Third Annual Workforce Development Golf Tournament and Clay Shoot. This year, a total of $10,500 will be awarded to support local businesses in strengthening their workforce through employee training, professional certifications, and enhanced…
Read MoreRuston Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Announces Board of Directors for 2025-2026
RUSTON, La. – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Board of Directors for its fiscal year beginning in July 2025. The Chamber’s Board of Directors offers valuable insight and leadership for the organization’s strategic direction, programming, development, and more. Lindsay Tomlinson, director of deposit operations and senior vice president at Origin…
Read MoreRuston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Host Capitol Chats with LABI President & CEO Will Green
RUSTON, La. — The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Capitol Chats event of the 2025-2026 year with Will Green, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Squire Creek Country Club in Choudrant. Green addressed business leaders…
Read MoreRuston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Announces Elizabeth Turnley As President & CEO and Bevin Sutton Hicks as Executive Vice President
Ruston, LA – The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce (RLCC) has appointed Elizabeth Turnley as its president and CEO, effective immediately. Bevin Sutton Hicks, currently marketing and events manager, has been named executive vice president, a new position. Turnley, formerly the chamber’s chairwoman and interim president and CEO, brings extensive experience to the role. A Louisiana…
Read MoreRuston-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…
Read MoreRuston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Announces 2nd Annual Workforce Development Grant Recipients
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…
Read MoreRuston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Announces Presidental Search
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…
Read MoreRuston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Statement on William Dearmon Departure
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…
Read MoreRuston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Hosts Capitol Chats with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
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…
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