City of West Monroe announces date change for Tree Lighting Ceremony to Dec. 1
The City of West Monroe has announced a date change for its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event has been moved to Thursday, December 1 due to the chance of inclement weather Tuesday evening. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the West Monroe City Hall parking lot located at 2305 N. 7th Street. The public is invited to view the official lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree as well as several live Christmas Trees decorated by local schools and
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Local Business Owner, Lyla Corkern, Named to NSBA Leadership Council
Lyla Corkern, owner of Finding Solace in West Monroe, was recently appointed to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Corkern, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington,
Children's Coalition Announces New Executive Director
The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana (CCNELA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Executive Director, Kristie Bardell. Kristie has 20 years of experience serving as a trailblazer developing and implementing health improvement initiatives throughout Louisiana. Over the course of her career, her passion has been to reduce socioeconomic and health inequalities. She has led family health initiatives in both the nonprofit and government sector. Kristie has extensive
Blake Wheelis State Farm Presents $10,000 grant to West Monroe Revitalization Group
West Monroe State Farm agent Blake Wheelis has demonstrated many times what it means to be a “Good Neighbor” by helping his community. On June 2nd, Wheelis presented a $10,000 grant from State Farm to West Monroe Revitalization as part of the company’s Outstanding Community Engagement program.As part of its 100th anniversary, State Farm is spending the year recognizing employees and agents who spread the Good Neighbor spirit throughout their communities. Blake Wheelis was recognized as one out of 100
Chamber Announces Small Business Award Winners for 2022
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the winners of the 2022 Small Business Awards presented by Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union and Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Nominations were accepted from Chamber members in the following categories: Emerging Entrepreneur, Small Business, Female Champion, Community Champion and the Silver Plus Award. And the winners are:Emerging Entrepreneur – 2 Winners were presented this year: CAKE and Tech Savvy Our first winner for the
