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Do you plan or implement meetings, conferences or events that are funded with government dollars? We invite you to join the premier organization for government focused meetings and events. Build your credibility, skills and network!

Our mission is to enhance the knowledge and expertise of government meeting professionals. Our objectives are to improve the quality of, and improve the cost-effectiveness of, government meetings. SGMP is the only national organization in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to government meetings. SGMP delivers our membership value of education, resources, and networking to our nearly 2,000 members through 19 chapters nationwide.

News from the Bayou State

Education, Networking, & Lunch Meeting

September 12, 2024

The next Chapter Education and Networking meeting will be held September 12, 2024 @ the Holiday Inn on College Drive at Holiday Inn College Drive @ 4848 Constitution Ave Baton Rouge , La. Join us at 11:30 am for lunch and networking followed by the educational program at noon for a presentation from Garret DeBate with La DOA Office of State Travel about Navigating State Travel Regulations: Key Updates for 2024. Register!

State of the Chapter Report June 2024

The SGMP La Chapter State of the Chapter Report for June 2024 is available for review. This document includes the Chapter Board Leadership Transition Plan. As of July 10, 2024 there are 43 members of the Chapter. Read Report

SGMP La Chapter New Website

The Louisiana SGMP La Chapter will be is transitioning from this website (www.sgmpla.net) to a new website embedded in the National SGMP website. Visit the new website here - click on Chapters, then Chapter Listings, and then click on Louisiana. If you are currently on the SGMP La Chapter mailing list you will receive an announcement with the information about accessing the new site. If you experience any difficulties contact sharon@teamdyn.com or President@sgmp.memberclicks.net.

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Education on Demand

Did you know SGMP National and the Gilmer Institute of Learning offer exclusive webinars, at no charge, to SGMP members as a membership benefit?
These high-quality industry education opportunities are eligible for pre-approved Contact Hour credits toward CGMP recertification.
Many of these webinars are available on demand for viewing at your leisure. Check them out here

Recent Awards for SGMP La Chapter

The Louisiana SGMP Chapter was recognized for Chapter Operations at the NEC held in Omaha, NE in May 2024.

The La Chapter was recognized for outstanding Chapter Programming at NEC 2024.

The La Chapter was recognized for Social Media at NEC 2024.

The La Chapter was recognized for Highest Percentage of Attendance at NEC 2024.

SGMP's Louisiana's 15th Anniversary

The Louisiana Chapter of the Society of Government meeting professionals was chartered in 2007. We officially celebrated our 15th anniversary at the April 14, 2022 meeting!

Thank you to all of our chartering members!