(Gonzales, LA) - The Ascension Chamber of Commerce recently announced the launch of its new publication website at www.villageprofile.com/louisiana/ascension.

This interactive site features the editorial, pictures and design elements of the Chamber's recently published, full-color community profile and membership directory. Included on the publication website is a link to a free downloadable eBook - an exact replica of the print publication in digital form, complete with links to member and advertiser websites. In addition, users will find links to the Chamber website, the publication's advertiser directory and the Chamber's searchable membership directory, available at www.vpmobile.us, where users search member businesses by name or category, access contact information and easily connect directly to business websites. 

The eBook is downloadable to computer desktops and on-the-go via most wireless, web-enabled devices - generating added Chamber, business and community exposure to a worldwide audience, anytime, anywhere. 

GONZALES – Public input meetings concerning the proposed Ascension Parish Road Program will be held  starting tonight, May 16.

The road program would be funded by a half-cent sales tax that will go before parish voters on the November ballot, officials said.

Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez said the first meeting will be tonight at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center gymnasium from 4:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Lamar-Dixon Expo Center is located at 9039 St. Landry Road in Gonzales.

The second public input meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22 at Oak Grove Primary from 4:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m., he said. Oak Grove Primary is located at 17550 Old Jefferson Highway in Prairieville.

“We want the public to be as informed as possible about the Road Program we are proposing,” President Martinez said. “Transportation and sewer were the two issues parish residents were very concerned with when this administration and council began this term in January. The public’s input and concerns are very important for this program to be successful for Ascension Parish. ”

GONZALES – Parish officials announced Thursday two public input meetings concerning the proposed Ascension Parish Road Program will be held starting next week.

The road program would be funded by a half-cent sales tax that will go before parish voters on the November ballot, officials said.

Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez said the first meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 16 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center gymnasium from 4:30 p.m. untiil 8:30 p.m. Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Road, in Gonzales.

“We want the public to be as informed as possible about the Road Program we are proposing,” President Martinez said. “Transportation and sewer were the two issues parish residents were very concerned with when this administration and council began this term in January. The public’s input and concerns are very important for this program to be successful for Ascension Parish. ”