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ST. BERNARD PARISH IS LOUISIANA’S FASTEST-GROWING PARISH, AND SBEDF IS LEADING
THE WAY.

 


WHAT WE DO

Our mission is to retain and create jobs, build prosperity, and improve the
quality of life for St. Bernard citizens. Our goals are ambitious, our vision is
transformative, and our efforts are a catalyst for economic growth in our
community.

 
 

BUSINESS ATTRACTION, RETENTION & EXPANSION

SBEDF offers confidential, one-on-one consultation, site selection, incentives
information, and serves as a liaison to ensure businesses can access needed
resources.

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NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION

In partnership with SBPG, SBEDF works to create economically viable,
aesthetically pleasing, safe communities for people to live and work.

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SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Small businesses are key to Parish quality of life, and SBEDF is committed to
supporting them through technical assistance and educational programming.

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TALENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Everyday, SBEDF works with employers and talent throughout the region to develop
pathways for our people and employers to join together and flourish.

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OUR PROGRAMS

We focus our efforts on job and wealth creation for the people of St. Bernard
Parish. The more high-wage jobs and wealth-creating companies in St. Bernard
Parish, the better the quality of life and the greater career opportunities for
members of our community.

 
 

GROW ST. BERNARD

Grow St. Bernard offers access to education on current trends and best practices
for business operations to professionals across the region.

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SHOP SMALL

Shop Small is a weeklong event where businesses offer daily discounts and prizes
to lucky shoppers, driving sales throughout the Parish.

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SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS SUMMIT

The Small Business Matters Summit is a one-day experience for small business
owners and employees looking to become aware of and leverage opportunities.

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STARTUP ST. BERNARD

Startup St. Bernard is an annual startup business challenge where entrepreneurs
apply for a chance to pitch their business to a panel of judges for over
$100,000 in prizes.

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“SBEDF TACKLES THE BARRIERS TO DOING BUSINESS HEAD-ON, ENSURING THAT THE
BUSINESS CLIMATE IS COMPETITIVE FOR NEW AND EXISTING COMPANIES ALIKE.”

— Sean Warner, SBEDF Past Chairman

 


 OUR INVESTORS

The support of our private partners is absolutely pivotal in our ability to
accomplish our mission and expand our impact.




SBEDF NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SBEDF News

Feb 27, 2023

SBEDF & RPC Offer Funds for Brownfields Assessments
Feb 27, 2023


The Regional Planning Commission (RPC), in partnership with St. Bernard Economic
Development Foundation (SBEDF), was recently awarded a $500k Brownfield
Assessment Grant from the EPA to support economic development in St. Bernard
Parish.

Read More →
Feb 27, 2023

Sep 20, 2022

SBEDF Announces 2nd Annual Small Business Matters Summit
Sep 20, 2022


The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) is proud to announce the
2nd annual Small Business Matters Summit. This year’s event will include a
lineup of diverse topics focused on small business owners and employees looking
to utilize opportunities for advancement.

Read More →
Sep 20, 2022

Aug 25, 2022

SBEDF Donates $10,000 to Arabi Businesses for Tornado Relief
Aug 25, 2022


St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation donated $10,000 to businesses in
Arabi that were affected by the tornado that left a trail of destruction on
March 22nd of this year.

Read More →
Aug 25, 2022

Aug 4, 2022

Ceres Wins Startup St. Bernard!
Aug 4, 2022


We have a winner! Startup St. Bernard is made possible with the generous support
of sponsors who contribute cash and in-kind services to help the winners take
their business to the next level.

Read More →
Aug 4, 2022

Jul 28, 2022

St. Bernard Film Incentive Review Board Approves $150K Rebate for CBS’ “Your
Honor”
Jul 28, 2022


The St. Bernard Parish Film Incentive Review Board (FIRB) recently approved the
first-ever full rebate of $150,000 to the production “Your Honor” by Danni
Productions, LLC, following an extensive review of the production’s application,
audit of St. Bernard expenses, and expenditure ledger. The rebate of $150,000 is
based upon 3.5% of local qualifying expenses of $4,681,114.

Read More →
Jul 28, 2022

Jul 22, 2022

St. Bernard Parish Secures $2 Million Grant for Connector Road
Jul 22, 2022


Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the
Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million
grant to St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) to build a road to connect the St.
Bernard Port, Harbor, and Terminal District and a local highway.

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Jul 22, 2022

Jul 12, 2022

Startup St. Bernard 2022 Finalists Announced
Jul 12, 2022


The Meraux Foundation and St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation are
presenting the 8th annual Startup St. Bernard on August 4th at The Meraux
Foundation’s Docville Farm. The live event, which is free to attend, is a “Shark
Tank” style pitch competition, where three entrepreneurs will compete for what
has previously been over $100k in cash and in-kind services.

Read More →
Jul 12, 2022

Jun 16, 2022

Complete Logistical Services Announces Expansion in St. Bernard Parish on 12th
Anniversary
Jun 16, 2022


Complete Logistical Services (CLS) staffing agency has just announced that it
will be expanding its current St. Bernard Parish office space. Construction on
the new building will start later this month and is expected to take 10-12
months to complete.

Read More →
Jun 16, 2022

Jun 15, 2022

St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation Releases 2021 Annual Review
Jun 15, 2022


St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) has released its 2021 Annual
Review. Highlighted parish-wide wins include being recognized as a Development
Ready Community by Louisiana Economic Development, breaking ground on Domino
Sugar’s $4 million expansion, aiding Chalmette Refining in securing the parish’s
first-ever approved ITEP for a $550 million renewable diesel project, the
announcement of Port NOLA’s $1.5 billion terminal, continuing programs such as
Grow St. Bernard, Shop Small Week, & Startup St. Bernard, and launching the
first-ever Small Business Matters Summit.

Read More →
Jun 15, 2022

May 2, 2022

Startup St. Bernard Accepting Entries For Annual Business Pitch Competition
May 2, 2022


The entry period is open for the eighth annual Startup St. Bernard competition,
presented by the Meraux Foundation and the St. Bernard Economic Development
Foundation. Startup St. Bernard seeks out dedicated, enthusiastic entrepreneurs
who want to grow their business to the next level.

Read More →
May 2, 2022

Mar 31, 2022

St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation Receives Disaster Recovery Grant
Mar 31, 2022


The Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) announced it has activated its
Disaster Response & Restoration Fund in response to Tuesday’s tornados. The fund
provides grants that support local nonprofits leading short, medium, and
long-term response and recovery efforts.

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Mar 31, 2022

Mar 14, 2022

International Trade Leaders to Converge on Louisiana for Weeklong Economic
Showcase Event
Mar 14, 2022


A high-level delegation of more than 50 economic leaders from across the Western
Hemisphere will forge business relationships and explore trade and investment
opportunities in Louisiana when the state hosts the Americas Competitiveness
Exchange March 26 to April 1.

Read More →
Mar 14, 2022

Dec 14, 2021

Planet Fitness Expands into St. Bernard
Dec 14, 2021


Planet Fitness, a national chain of gyms and fitness centers with over 2,000
facilities across all 50 states and 5 countries, has opened its first St.
Bernard location. Stationed at 8400 W Judge Perez Dr. in Chalmette, the gym aims
to provide affordable, accessible space for fitness and wellness in the parish.

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Dec 14, 2021

Nov 18, 2021

Chalmette Disaster Recovery Center to Become SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Nov 18, 2021


The State/Federal Disaster Recovery Center in Chalmette will convert to a U.S.
Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Thursday, Nov.
18, 2021.

Read More →
Nov 18, 2021

Nov 18, 2021

St. Bernard Named Louisiana Development Ready Community
Nov 18, 2021


Louisiana Economic Development has recognized St. Bernard as the state’s newest
Louisiana Development Ready Community. The parish becomes the 48th participant
in the community development program, now in its 13th year.

Read More →
Nov 18, 2021

Oct 25, 2021

SBEDF Wins International Economic Development Council Awards
Oct 25, 2021


The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) is proud to announce it
has won two major industry awards from the International Economic Development
Council (IEDC): a Gold Award for Neighborhood & Retail Development for Sold on
St. Bernard and a Bronze Award for Entrepreneurship for creating and hosting
Startup St. Bernard.

Read More →
Oct 25, 2021

Sep 1, 2021

Latest Information for St. Bernard Parish
Sep 1, 2021


Looking for Hurricane Ida Relief information? Look no further.

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Sep 1, 2021

Aug 31, 2021

Hurricane Ida Updates & Resources
Aug 31, 2021


St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation is working in partnership with St.
Bernard Parish Government, Louisiana Economic Development, and a number of other
relief organizations to provide assistance to businesses and residents of St.
Bernard Parish and the state of Louisiana. SBEDF is currently gathering
information about potential damages to St. Bernard Businesses that have been
impacted by Hurricane Ida.

Read More →
Aug 31, 2021

Aug 24, 2021

St. Bernard is Louisiana’s Fastest-Growing Parish
Aug 24, 2021


The 2020 U.S. Census results are in, and there’s no arguing the data: St.
Bernard is Louisiana’s fastest-growing parish. Since 2010, the parish has grown
21%, compared to 18% in Ascension Parish, 14% in West Baton Rouge, 13% in St.
Tammany, 11.7% in Orleans, and 1.9% in Jefferson.

Read More →
Aug 24, 2021

Aug 6, 2021

Glass Half Full Wins Startup St. Bernard!
Aug 6, 2021


Glass Half Full, a glass recycling company that collects glass and converts it
into beach-like sand and glass cullet for disaster relief, eco-construction, new
glass products, and more was selected as the winner of the 7th annual Startup
St. Bernard presented by the Meraux Foundation and St. Bernard Economic
Development Foundation on Thursday.

Read More →
Aug 6, 2021

Aug 4, 2021

Startup St. Bernard 2021 Now Virtual
Aug 4, 2021


Relying on information from the Louisiana Department of Health about surging
COVID-19 infection rates and out of an abundance of caution, Startup St. Bernard
will no longer be open to the public. Instead, we invite you to watch the live
pitches online Thursday at 2 p.m. on StartupStBernard.com and Facebook.

Read More →
Aug 4, 2021

Jul 29, 2021

SBEDF Announces St. Bernard Parish School Board’s Approval of Chalmette Refining
ITEP Application
Jul 29, 2021


The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) is proud to
announce that St. Bernard Parish’s School Board has officially approved
Chalmette Refining’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application at the
local level.

Read More →
Jul 29, 2021

Jul 9, 2021

Startup St. Bernard 2021 Finalists Announced
Jul 9, 2021


The Meraux Foundation and St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation are
presenting the 7th annual Startup St. Bernard on August 5th at The Meraux
Foundation’s Docville Farm. The live event, which is free to attend, is a “Shark
Tank” style pitch-competition, where 3 entrepreneurs will compete for over $100k
in cash and in-kind prizes.

Read More →
Jul 9, 2021

Jul 8, 2021

St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation Announces St. Bernard Sheriff and
Council’s Approval of Chalmette Refining’s ITEP Application
Jul 8, 2021


St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation is proud to announce that St.
Bernard Parish Sherriff James Pohlmann and the St. Bernard Parish
Council have unanimously, officially approved Chalmette Refining’s Industrial
Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application at the local level.

Read More →
Jul 8, 2021

Jul 1, 2021

SBEDF Announces First ‘Small Business Matters’ Summit
Jul 1, 2021


The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) is proud to announce a
new, one-day experience for small business owners and employees looking to
become aware of and leverage future opportunities in the pipeline for St.
Bernard Parish: Small Business Matters.

Read More →
Jul 1, 2021

Jun 25, 2021

Registration Now Open for 2021 Grow St. Bernard Series
Jun 25, 2021


The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) and the St. Bernard
Chamber of Commerce have released the schedule for 2021’s Grow St. Bernard, a
joint program aimed at providing professional development opportunities to local
business owners and their staff.

Read More →
Jun 25, 2021

Jun 18, 2021

St. Bernard Parish Council Approves SBEDF-led Digital Media & Software Incentive
Program
Jun 18, 2021


The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) is proud to announce the
unanimous passing of the “Digital Media & Software Incentive Program” at the St.
Bernard Parish Council’s June 15th meeting.

Read More →
Jun 18, 2021

May 17, 2021

Tangipahoa Economic Development and Port of New Orleans Sign MOU to Attract
Increased Economic Activity in the Region
May 17, 2021


The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and Tangipahoa Parish Economic Development
today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to grow
trade, as well as to support existing and new business relationships for the
benefit of the region and state of Louisiana.



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May 17, 2021

May 14, 2021

Startup St. Bernard Accepting Entries for Annual Business Pitch Competition
May 14, 2021


The entry period is open for the seventh annual Startup St. Bernard competition,
presented by the Meraux Foundation and the St. Bernard Economic Development
Foundation. Startup St. Bernard seeks out dedicated, enthusiastic entrepreneurs
who want to grow their business to the next level. Entrepreneurs are invited to
apply for the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of judges.

Read More →
May 14, 2021

Apr 28, 2021

St. Tammany Corporation and Port of New Orleans Sign MOU to Attract
Manufacturing and Distribution Centers to the Region
Apr 28, 2021


The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the St. Tammany Corporation today
entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to grow trade,
as well as to support existing and new business relationships for the benefit of
the region and state of Louisiana. 

Read More →
Apr 28, 2021

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