The Coushatta-Red River Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s first event of 2017 at the Grand Bayou Event Center on Thursday March 16th. The event begins at 5:00 pm and will include dinner and guest speakers.

The chamber’s meeting notice notes that “the Chamber Board of Directors has dedicated 2017 as a year of renewal. Our goal is to encourage new membership and show our appreciation for our established members.”

The brochure says the Membership Appreciation Dinner will “highlight the work of the chamber for the past two years, explore opportunities for area businesses, and celebrate one of Coushatta’s favorite ‘Hometown’ success stories.

The chamber is recruiting new members. New businesses will be given tickets to the event based upon the size of the business. The chamber asks that new businesses sign up by March 9th. Contact the chamber offices at 318-932-3289 for more information.

The evening’s program includes a presentation on Online and Technology Safety by Buddy Weaver. Another presenter is Chris Lee of CP-Tel. And guests will hear from Coushatta pro football player Bennie Logan.