{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d94c5ca650cda5434c8a3d6/62fd3608fb364900135c2e7b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Leading the Jefferson Chamber into the future with Ruth Lawson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d94c5ca650cda5434c8a3d6/1570055588886-0e6069d17117eb4e6424f1670ac6f845.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse powered by JEDCO, we interview Ruth Lawson, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce President. The Jefferson Chamber is a Five-Star Accredited organization with a long history of advocating for, educating, and connecting the Jefferson Parish business community. Ruth stepped into the role of President less than a year ago. She has done a tremendous job of carrying the organization forward in its 25th year. </p><p><br></p><p>We talked about the path that led Ruth to the Jefferson Chamber and the goals she has for the future of the organization. She spoke about how the Chamber works in tandem with JEDCO to support the economic health of the community, which includes a focus on workplace wellness, education, and quality of life. In her role, Ruth is driving advocacy and policy change that helps support and elevate the Jefferson Parish business community. </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://jeffersonchamber.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about the Jefferson Chamber. </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.jedco.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about JEDCO. </p>","author_name":"Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)"}