Announcements
SONIC Drive-In Returns to St. Bernard Parish
The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) is excited to welcome a new SONIC Drive-In to St. Bernard Parish. SONIC Drive-In is the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants with more than 3,500 drive-ins serving approximately 3 million customers every day.
Tractor Supply Co. to Open in St. Bernard Parish
Tractor Supply Co., the largest rural lifestyle retail store in the U.S., has broken ground on a site in Meraux for a store that will open later this fall. The property was owned by the Meraux Foundation and identified as an ideal location for the new retail store through a site selection program managed by SBEDF.
SBEDF Promotes St. Bernard Parish at World's Largest Retail Real Estate Convention
For the first time, SBEDF traveled to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) RECon, the world’s largest retail real estate convention from May 21-24 in Las Vegas. The annual conference attracted over 37,000 attendees from 58 countries.
Why We Invest in Economic Development, A Letter from Parish President Guy McInnis
In honor of National Economic Development Week, I believe it is important to explain the significance of economic development and the role of the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) in our community.
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Economic Development
Across the country, you will find hundreds of Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) buzzing about National Economic Development Week. EDOs representing cities, states, regions and even the U.S. Economic Development Administration are speaking out about the work they do and the purpose they serve.
Sold on St. Bernard Block Party set for Thursday, March 30 at 4:30pm
St. Bernard Parish Government will be hosting a block party in conjunction with the Sold on St. Bernard marketing campaign to highlight new development in housing and the Builder Bundle Program. The event will take place on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Patricia Park in Arabi.
Winner of 2017 Startup St. Bernard Competition Announced
Judges announced Reactive Digital Systems, LLC the winner of the third annual Startup St. Bernard presented by the Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation and the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation in conjunction with New Orleans Entrepreneurs Week.
SBEDF BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS DEBORAH KELLER AS 2017-2018 CHAIR
February 22, 2017 (St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana): The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) is welcoming its new board members and executive officers, recently appointed at the January Board Meeting.