Demolition, site work and addition to a conference / convention center in Slidell, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the addition of a conference / convention center; for the demolition of a conference / convention center; and for site work for a conference / convention center.

https://www.nola.com/news/communities/st_tammany/harbor-center-plans-3-5-million-plus-in-expansion-improvements/article_76baa3ce-04b3-11ee-a68f-b7eb6dacef20.html A long-awaited expansion of Slidell's Harbor Center meeting space is finally moving forward. At its June meeting, the Harbor Center Board of Commissioners awarded a self-funded contract to Voelkel McWilliams Construction LLC, a $3,555,000 award that includes the meeting room base bid and alternates for cove lighting, restroom fixtures and an enhanced second entrance canopy. The meeting room expansion will feature 9,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and prefunction space. Meeting rooms will range in size from 1,360 to 2,210 square feet. Movable walls will provide maximum flexibility of the space by allowing rooms to be combined to create multiple space sizes up to 6,580 square feet. This new space will serve as the setting for meetings, trainings, social events and much more. Additional space will also enable the heavily booked Harbor Center to host simultaneous events, increase availability and allow events to grow. The second entrance will provide convenience and separation when simultaneous events take place. "This is an exciting and long-awaited expansion and we look forward to its projected completion in early fall 2024. As we begin the expansion, we will continue to further maximize the Harbor Center's potential for our community by actively seeking a public-private partnership with an on-site hotel partner." said General Manager Kathy Lowrey. Carlson named interim head at NTCC Jim Carlson has been appointed Interim Chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System board of supervisors. His appointment follows William Wainwright's move to Southeastern Louisiana University as its 15th president. Carlson first joined the LCTCS in 2005 and has served as vice chancellor of strategic initiatives and external affairs of NTCC since 2018. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi in Speech communication and rhetoric and his doctoral degree from Northeastern University in higher education administration. Legislative luncheon set June 21 The St. Tammany Chamber will hold its annual Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. June 21 in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 2nd St. Hear the north shore's elected representatives discuss decisions made during the Louisiana legislative session that affect businesses. The cost is $45 for chamber members; $55 for future members; and $510 or a reserved table of eight. Registration is required at StTammanyChamber.org. __________________________________________ Harbor Center Meeting Room Expansion Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: Blitch Knevel Architects, LLC Email: 2112HarborCenter@blitchknevel.com Architects Project No. 2112 All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.