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Welcome to the Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce is to represent the common interest of business and the community, while responsibly promoting economic development and improving the quality of life vital for the future growth and prosperity of Pointe Coupee Parish.
Business of the Month
Congratulations to our November 2024 Business of the Month:
UMB!
The Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to recognize United Mississippi Bank (UMB) as our November 2024 Business of the Month!
UMB, formerly known as First Natchez Bank, was chartered on February 23, 1973 and opened its first doors in May 14, 1973. Since opening, UMB has been a recognized market leader in the financial services industry in southwest Mississippi, striving to meet the needs of every citizen in the markets they serve. Since the bank’s humble beginning in a mobile home on a parking lot in downtown Natchez, UMB has continued a tradition of hometown community banking. With 9 locations in MS and LA, UMB is very excited about their expansion into Pointe Coupee Parish and St. Landry Parish as well as Claiborne County and Lincoln County in Mississippi. UMB is excited to be realizing their vision to explore new opportunities for expansion, provide more local jobs, and enhance community banking in nearby areas of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Thank you, UMB, for your dedication to strengthening our community!
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Join us in congratulating UMB for this well-deserved recognition and thanking them for their continued support of our local community.
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#SupportLocal #BusinessOfTheMonth #ShopLocal #GreaterPointeCoupeeChamber #NewRoadsLA
Let’s continue to support our local businesses and keep Pointe Coupee strong!
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Helping people live, work and thrive
in our community.
Why invest in Pointe Coupee?
Waterways
Pointe Coupee Parish is surrounded by three major rivers: the Mississippi on the east, the Atchafalaya River on the west, and the mouth of the Red River on the north. The Pointe Coupee Port and Industrial Park is an 84-acre site on Lower Old River and is approximately equidistant from Baton Rouge, Alexandria and Natchez, Miss. It is the only dock facility between Baton Rouge and Natchez, Krotz Springs and Alexandria.
Recreation
As part of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, you’ll have plenty of options for boating, fishing and hunting, or just enjoying a day along the water’s edge at public piers, restaurants, and bars on both False River and Old River!
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Our parish is also home to the triathlon capital of Louisiana, hosting three triathlons per year, Louisiana Triathlon, River Roux, Triathlon, and Freedom Fest Triathlon.
Agriculture
Nestled between the Atchafalaya and Mississippi rivers that provide deep alluvial soils, Pointe Coupee is one of the most diverse agricultural parishes in the state. Some 165,000 acres of land are used to farm cotton, sugarcane, soybeans, corn, milo, wheat, cattle, hay, vegetables, rice, crawfish and pecans.
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Alma Plantation is currently home to Pointe Coupee Parish's only operating sugar mill. Alma is one of only 11 sugar mills still operating in the state of Louisiana. It produces raw sugar and blackstrap molasses.
Aviation
False River Regional Airport is a thriving general aviation facility that has support from the surrounding community, adequate and well-maintained facilities, and effective management.
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The mission of the False River Regional Airport (HZR) is to continue its role as a leading general aviation airport in Louisiana, to attract the general aviation flying public, and maximize its economic potential for the general aviation public.
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The airport is owned by the Parish of Pointe Coupee and City of New Roads and is operated by the False River Air Park Commission and Airport Manager/Director Yvonne Chenevert. The airport has progressively grown with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Parish of Pointe Coupee, City of New Roads, and other entities.
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Community
Known as the “Little Carnival Capital” Pointe Coupée is home to the second-oldest Mardi Gras parade, The New Roads Carnival Club. The Parish hosts 4 parades each year in addition to the Lundi Gras in Batchelor. Celebrations happen year-round with spring fairs & festivals, fishing tournaments, and cook-offs. Some of these include Harvest Festival, Market at the Mill, Wine Down on False River, Fordoche Fair, Boo & Brew, 4th of July Boat Parade, and the Morganza and New Roads Car Shows. Check our calendar for updated events and dates!
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Environmentally
Progressive
The Mondu Solar project is an innovative solar project proposed for Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana that will have a capacity of up to 150 megawatts of clean, renewable, American-made energy. The project encompasses approximately 2,084 acres and will provides approximately $8.5 million* in additional revenue for the Pointe Coupee Parish.
Pointe Coupee is the home of 6 development ready Louisiana Economic Development Certified Sites that have access to soil, water, Contact us to learn more!
Boiling on the River
May 7 | 12:00-6:00PM
*Tasting 3:00-5:00
The Chamber of Commerce presents.....
Our FIRST Annual "Boiling on the River" Crawfish Cook-Off.
Professionals and amateur backyard boilers are both welcome!
Calling all Crawfish Cooks, in Pointe Coupee and the surrounding areas! Come join us on May 7th in New Roads & put your expertise to work in claiming the title of Boiling on the River's First Ever Crawfish Champion.
The Chamber supports and wants to help promote our local crawfish farmers, vendors, and restaurants who all work tirelessly during the crawfish season to deliver beautiful, homegrown, and (most importantly) delicious crawfish. Not a pro-boiler but want to be involved? We're looking for sponsors too!
Come try some Crawfish with us from 3:00 -5:00 and cast your vote for People's Choice. Tickets be sold in advance AND the day of. All Proceeds will go to the Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce.
Entry Fee: $100 per Team
Crawfish Should Be Ready for 3:00
Best Overall will be announced at 3:30/People's Choice at 5:30.
(Setup Up & Cooking will begin at 12:00)
211 W Main St., New Roads
Message, call, or email us for more information!
