Main Events
Executive Speaker Series
The Executive Speaker Series, sponsored by Origin Bank, is the marquee business networking event of Lincoln Parish. This ongoing series is designed to deliver insight and networking opportunities with state and regional business leaders. The Chamber is committed to bringing executive level speakers from across our region to Ruston to share industry insights, educational presentations, and economic development announcements with our business community, providing value to the many business leaders in our community.
Capitol Chats
The purpose of the Capitol Chats series is to invite to our community policymakers and influencers from Baton Rouge and Washington, DC alike, who can share relevant insights on policy that impact our business community and region. Â
Annual Awards Banquet
The annual Chamber Banquet recognizes outstanding community leaders and businesses. The Chamber presents the Robert E. Russ, Business of the Year, Young Business Leader and several other awards from community partners.
Annual Golf Tournament
The annual Chamber Golf Tournament serves as the fundraiser for the Chamber's Workforce Development Grant Program. This program is designed to empower local businesses as they educate and train individuals. These grants will help meet current and future business needs, contributing to a robust and sustainable economic environment.
Ongoing Events & Programs
Leadership Lincoln
Leadership Lincoln is designed to cultivate local business professionals who aspire to become more active leaders in their place of work and the larger Ruston-Lincoln business community. The program curriculum exposes participants to effective leadership competencies through the lens of business and industry leaders from across Lincoln Parish.
Small Business Meet Up
Small Business Meet Up is the closing event for the Chamber's Small Business Month. This event is designed to foster connections between small businesses in our community and cultivate meaningful conversations with our highlighted business leaders. Make plans ach year to attend this small business focused event. Details to follow every April.
Business After Hours
Register to host a business after hours to spotlight a local nonprofit in the Ruston-Lincoln Parish community. These events bring together Chamber members, event host clients and customers, and supporters of the chosen nonprofit. Grow your company awareness, deepen ties with an important local nonprofit and network with peers across our business community. Submit a completed registration form today to host our next Business After Hours.