The official economic development organization of St. Bernard Parish, the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF), is seeking a passionate, self-motivated, candidate to help carry out the organization’s mission of creating and retaining jobs, building prosperity, and improving quality of life in St. Bernard Parish.

On Tuesday, October 29, Chris Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) paid a visit to two small businesses located in St. Bernard Parish.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) selected Rita Gue, the president of the Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation, as this year’s recipient of its Institutional Leadership Award for her work to improve the economy and quality of life in St. Bernard Parish.

St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation’s (SBEDF) Board of Directors recently toured NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility following their September board meeting.

The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) and the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce have released information about “Grow St. Bernard,” a joint program aimed at providing professional development opportunities to business owners and their staff.

St. Bernard Parish is on the rise. Recognized as the 8th fastest-growing small county in the United States from 2010-2017 according to US Census Data, The Parish continues to see a surge of new residents and businesses calling St. Bernard home.

Who Dat Coffee Café – Chalmette’s Grand Opening is on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 9207 West St. Bernard Highway.

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District celebrated National Maritime Day on May 22, 2019. National Maritime Day was created in order to acknowledge the vast economic benefits of the maritime industry to both local communities and the nation.

St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Danielle Martin as Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives.

Often times, the work of economic developers involve non-disclosure agreements, confidential business plans, and proprietary information of expanding businesses.

Schmelly’s Dirt Farm took home the grand prize at the 5th annual Startup St. Bernard presented by the Meraux Foundation and St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation.

Startup St. Bernard organizers, The Meraux Foundation and St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation have announced the three finalists selected to compete for nearly $90,000 in prizes in the yearly competition.

The entry period is open for the fifth annual Startup St. Bernard competition, presented by the Meraux Foundation and the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation.

Support our local businesses in St. Bernard Parish this holiday season by participating in the 2nd Annual Shop Small Week on November 24, 2018 – December 1, 2018.

Clean Course Meals, a health food restaurant, and Commit 2B Fit NOLA, its adjoining gym, will be celebrating a grand opening at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 at 1800 East Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette.

Since 2012, Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) has been celebrated nationally to highlight modern manufacturing and inspire the future generation of manufacturers.

Upon opening an online clothing boutique in November 2015, Aniston Lane owners Mandi St. Romain Tregle and Merissa St. Romain Lopez quickly realized that they needed to expand to a physical location.

St. Bernard Parish Government, in partnership with the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF), is sweetening the pot for motion-picture film, digital, and television productions with the announcement of a new tax incentive program, “Film St. Bernard.”