Jefferson Chamber’s Annual Gala

“The Jefferson Chamber will host its Annual Gala to celebrate achievements of 2016 and the Chamber’s 20th Anniversary. A Gala in prohibition style, featuring an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, casino games, a silent auction, and performance by The Phunky Monkeys. This event offers an opportunity to socialize with Jefferson Parish’s top business leaders, community activists and elected officials.” – jeffersonchamber.org

• Friday, March 24, 2017
• Time
  • VIP Cocktails at 6:30pm
  • Gala from 7:30pm – 11:00pm
• Location
  • The New Orleans Saints Training Facility
  • 5800 Airline Drive
  • Metairie, LA 70003
• The Gala is Roaring 20’s themed in celebration of the Jefferson Chamber’s 20^th Anniversary
• 1920’s Attire encouraged, but not required. Black Tie Optional.
• Pigèon Catering will be serving heavy hors d’oeuvres throughout the entire event
• Open bar
• The Phunky Monkeys will be performing
• Additional live performances + silent auction, casino games, jewelry showcase, and photo ops with the Lombardi Trophy!
• 100% proceeds go towards the Jefferson Chamber’s efforts in public policy, advocacy and quality of life initiatives.
• Must be 21 or older to enter
• Tickets
  • Early Bird Ticket: $125
    • General Admission to the Gala
  • VIP Ticket: $200
    • Early access to the Gala
    • Private seating, food, and bar throughout the entire event
  • Corporate Package: $1,000
    • 12 General admission tickets to the Gala
  • VIP Corporate Package: $1,100
    • Six VIP Tickets
  • Corporate Suite Package: $1,500
    • Five VIP Tickets
    • Five seats at a reserved table at the Gala
  • Gold Sponsor: $3,000
    • Reserved table of (10) at Gala
    • Two tickets to VIP reception preceding Gala
    • Sponsor name in Gala program & on Gala promotional pages on the Chamber’s website (1000+ impressions)
    • Sponsor logo displayed on sponsor’s table tent at the event & rotating on viewing screens throughout evening (1000+ impressions)
    • Announcement and formal thank you from stage (1000+ impressions)
  • Platinum Sponsorships: $4,000
    • Exclusive Sponsorship of a specific event area or feature
    • Pre and post event press releases sent including your company name (2,500 impressions)
    • Premier name recognition in the Chamber’s full page advertisement in Biz New Orleans (5000 impressions)
    • Sponsor logo in Gala program (1,000+ impressions)
    • Sponsor logo on Gala promotional pages on the Chamber’s website
    • Reserved table of (10) at Gala
    • Two tickets to VIP reception preceding Gala
    • Sponsor logo displayed on sponsor’s table tent at the event (1,000+ impressions)
    • Sponsor logo on select event signage, including exclusive signage for sponsor’s event area (1,000+ impressions)
    • Sponsor logo rotating on viewing screens throughout evening (1,000+ impressions)
    • Opportunity to place appropriate promotional item in each attendee’s gift bag
    • Announcement and formal thank you from stage (1,000+ impressions)
    • Recognized at Chamber’s Board of Director’s meetings
  • Purchase your tickets here.

Click here for more information about the Jefferson Chamber’s Annual Gala.

Click here for more information about the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.

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Pigèon Caterers of New Orleans

• 535 S. Clark St.
• New Orleans, LA 70119
• 504-262-0412
• Website

Ham, Meunster, & Strawberry “Grilled Cheese”

Ingredients:

• Marble Rye Bread
• Softened unsalted butter
• Strawberry Preserves
• Sliced Ham
• Sliced Muenster cheese
• Powdered Sugar
• Fresh Strawberries

Procedure:

1. Spread one side of one slice of bread with approx. 1 ½ Tablespoons of Strawberry Preserves.
2. Place a slice of Muenster cheese on top of the preserves.
3. Place approx. 3 ounces of thin sliced ham on top.
4. Place one more slice of cheese on top of ham.
5. Top with second slice of bread.
6. Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of the bread

To cook:

1. Pre-heat a Panini grill or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Place the sandwich and allow to brown on each side, lightly pressing down with a spatula.
3. Remove and sprinkle the top of the sandwich with powdered sugar from a shaker or fine mesh strainer.
4. Cut sandwich in half. Place one small or half of one large strawberry on top of each sandwich half.  Secure with a decorative pick.
5. Serve immediately.

NOTES:

• There are near endless variations to this sandwich. Experiment with different types of meats, cheeses, breads and jams or jellies.
• Try heating the meat slightly in a microwave just prior to building the sandwich. This will help the cheese to melt without the sandwich over browning in the skillet.
• Olive oil could be substituted for the butter.

Sandwiches could be made up to a day in advance and held refrigerated and wrapped in plastic.  If so, do not butter the bread until just prior to cooking.