Ascension Parish Business Expo Boosts Local Growth and Networking

The Ascension Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Business Expo, waiving entry fees to welcome over 1,000 business leaders and residents. The event featured vendor booths from more than 135 companies alongside a keynote presentation by Tim Barfield on workforce development. Attendees explored locally manufactured products and sampled offerings from 13 area restaurants during the event's tasting hours. This record-breaking turnout reflects growing economic optimism and industrial investment across Ascension Parish.