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Join us for the Chamber Business Luncheon, a valuable opportunity to connect, network, and grow your business! This event brings together local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to share insights, discuss industry trends, and foster meaningful partnerships. Enjoy a delicious meal while engaging in thought-provoking conversations with peers and potential collaborators. All ticket sales for the Chamber Luncheon are final and non-refundable. Thank you for understanding.

Our keynote speaker will offer valuable perspectives, providing key takeaways to help you succeed in the year ahead. Don’t miss out on this chance to strengthen your business connections and stay informed about the latest developments in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Speaker: Dr. Todd Lasseigne

Dr. Lasseigne serves as Executive Director Bellingrath Gardens and Home, a position he started in September 2020.  He joins a team of board members and professional staff working to bring forward the legacy of Walter and Bessie Bellingrath at their renowned estate and gardens located on the Fowl River south of Mobile.

Prior to coming to Bellingrath, Todd was President and CEO of Tulsa Botanic Garden (Tulsa, Oklahoma), an institution he led for over nine years, working to build it from the ground up with over $20 million raised and invested during his tenure.  Dr. Lasseigne also served as the founding Executive Director of Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden (Kernersville, North Carolina) from 2005 through early 2011, and as Assistant Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum (Raleigh, North Carolina) for 5 years. 

Todd is a highly respected plantsman, horticulturist, and public garden leader.  He is widely recognized as a leading expert among nursery professionals and in the public garden world.  He has delivered invited lectures across the U.S., in Japan, South Korea, and Mexico.  Todd has visited over 450 gardens around the world during his career.  He lives with his wife (Heather) and four cats in Grand Bay, Alabama.

Sponsor: Pink's Windows Emerald Coast

Caterer: Georgia Roussos Catering