Events for May 2019

The Ascension Chamber of Commerce
May 1 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Lewy Physical Therapy
Join us as we celebrate the opening Lewy Physical Therapy in Ascension Parish with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

 
  • Date:
    May 1, 2019
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.lewypt.com
  • Location:
    38538 Duplessis Road, Suite 102
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Contact:
    Kristen Bentley
  • EMail:
    kristen@lewypt.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, May 1st
    10:00am
     
May 1 Lunch & Learn Presented by TORAPATH TECHNOLOGIES
HURRICANE SEASON IS COMING!  Join us on May 1st for an interactive lunch and learn. Attendees get to destroy a computer and you will learn how a disaster recovery plan can minimize your IT downtime following a natural disaster or data loss caused by an employee or hacker.
  • Date:
    May 1, 2019
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Clarion Inn & Conference Center
    1500 W Highway 30
    Gonzales
  • Contact:
    Obie Aguillera-Stephen
  • EMail:
    info@ascensionchamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, May 1st
    11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $25 - Members
    $35 - Non-Members
May 2 Industry Appreciation 2019
  • Date:
    May 2, 2019
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
May 3 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- AP Sheriff's Office- District 3 Substation
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the new Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office District 3 Sub-station with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

 
  • Date:
    May 3, 2019
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location:
    38567 Highway 42
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Contact:
    Allison Hudson
  • EMail:
    ahudson@ascensionsheriff.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, May 29th
    10:00am
     
  • Fees/Admission:
    No charge for Chamber Members.
May 9 Monthly Members Luncheon Sponsored by EFCU Financial
Join us for our Monthly Members Luncheon sponsored by EFCU Financial featuring business strategist Henry Hays presentation of Growth In the Age of Disruption!
  • Date:
    May 9, 2019
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Sno's Seafood & Steak House
    13131 Airline Highway
    Gonzales
  • EMail:
    info@ascensionchamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, May 9th
    11:30am Registration Begins
    12:00 noon Program Begins
  • Fees/Admission:
    $20 with RSVP
    $25 at door without RSVP (Members)
    $25 Non-Members
     
May 9 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Harrington Process Solutions
Join us as we celebrate the re-opening of Harrington Process Solutions in Ascension Parish with a ribbon cutting ceremony!
  • Date:
    May 9, 2019
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location:
    38394 Hwy 30
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Contact:
    Daphne Anderson
  • EMail:
    danderson@hipco.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, May 9th
    2:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Charge.
May 13 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Helping Hands, Building Community Team restoration of The Respite Center for the Arc of EA
Join us with Leadership Ascension Class of 2019 Team "Helping Hands Build Community" as we celebrate the group's project completion- the restoration of The Respite Center for the Arc of East Ascension!
  • Date:
    May 13, 2019
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    1212 S. Purpera Avenue
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Contact:
    Carrie LeBlanc
  • EMail:
    msfreejam2@aol.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, May 13th, 2019
    Ribbon Cutting: 11:00am
    Open House: 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Charge.
May 15 Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting- Louisiana Federal Credit Union- Gonzales
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Louisiana Federal Credit Union in Gonzales with an Ribbon Cutting!
  • Date:
    May 15, 2019
  • Time:
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.louisianafcu.org
  • Location:
    38307 Highway 30
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Contact:
    Krissy Rice
  • EMail:
    krice@LOUISIANAFCU.ORG
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, May 15th
    Ribbon Cutting: 9:15am
    Open House: 9:00am - 12:00noon
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Charge.
May 17 AMPED UP An amputee support group
AMPEDUP  Amputee Support Group
This is an open support group for amputees.  Any amputee may attend.  They do not need to be a patient at Excel Rehabilitation Services.  Registration is required.  Name and number are requested.  Participants may call to register.  They may also register via the Facebook event on our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ExcelRehabServices/
  • Date:
    May 17, 2019
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.excelrehabilitationservices.net/
  • Location:
    Excel Rehabilitation Services located at 2251 S Burnside Ave Gonzales, La  70737
  • Contact:
    Contact Kristi at 225-644-0290
  • Date/Time Details:
    This event will be held the 3rd Friday of every month.  Dates/Times are subject to change based on attendance.  
  • Fees/Admission:
    This is a free community service.
May 18 Ascension Parish 2019 Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
Ascension Announces Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa announced today parish government will be accepting household hazardous waste. Lamar-Dixon Expo Center on Saturday, May 18, from 9 am until 1 pm. 

This event is reserved for Ascension Parish residents only, so participants should be prepared to show proper ID which includes residential street address.

​Accepted are items such as tires, appliances, electronics, batteries, and paint.
Not accepted are things such as explosive or radioactive materials, paper, aluminum, and plastic.
A more complete list can be seen on the attached flier, which also is published on the Parish website and Facebook page.
 
  • Date:
    May 18, 2019
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Lamar Dixon Expo Center
  • EMail:
    msullivan@apgov.us
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday May, 18th
    9:00am - 1:00pm
May 20 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Gender Reveal Ultrasound
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Gender Reveal Ultrasound with a ribbon cutting ceremony!
  • Date:
    May 20, 2019
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Website:
    https://www.genderrevealultrasound.com/
  • Location:
    17066 Airline Highway
    Suite B
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Contact:
    Laura betancourth
  • EMail:
    genderrevealultrasound@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, May 20th
    10:00am
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Charge.
May 21 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Burger King Gonzales
Join us as we celebrate the grand re-opening of Burger King with a ribbon cutting ceremony!
  • Date:
    May 21, 2019
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location:
    1946 West Highway 30
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • EMail:
    katherine.woody@gpshospitality.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, May 21st
    11:00am
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Charge.
May 22 Women In Business Luncheon Presented by COX Business
Join us for a Hat & Tea Luncheon presented by Cox Business, celebrating business women who wear many hats everyday! 

The Women in Business Hat & Tea Luncheon will begin with a bubbly bar social, followed by a formal tea service and an elegant lunch.

All attendees who wear a hat will be entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize!

We are excited to announce Dima Ghawi as our keynote speaker and the Gold Sponsor for this event!  Harnessing the power of her personal story, Dima is sure to inspire the audience to attain their own personal and professional growth. Her unique transformation journey will motivate listeners to reimagine their potential.

 
  • Date:
    May 22, 2019
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Parc 73
    14379 Highway 73
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Contact:
    Obie Aguillera-Stephen
  • EMail:
    info@ascensionchamber.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, May 22nd
    11:00 am to 1:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $350 Table of 8    
    $45 per seat.
May 27 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
  • Date:
    May 27, 2019
May 30 Smart Start Breakfast- Francois Bend Senior Living
Start your morning right with a hot cup of coffee and networking at Francois Bend Senior Living!  Mayor Barney Areceneaux will be there to give us an update on the PACE (Performaing Arts, Conference and Events) Center for Gonzales.
  • Date:
    May 30, 2019
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Website:
    https://francoisbend.com/
  • Location:
    326 East Industry Street
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • EMail:
    info@francoisbend.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, May 30th
    7:30am
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE for Chamber Members!