“I attended Grow St. Bernard because business is an ever evolving venture, and even if you’ve been in business for 20+ years, there’s always something to learn and always room for improvement.”
Sabrina Schmidt, evanSchmidt design
What is Grow St. Bernard?
Grow St. Bernard is a monthly workshop series designed to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and self-employed professionals build stronger businesses through practical education, networking, and professional growth opportunities.
Each session lasts approximately an hour and a half to two hours and features experienced speakers who provide personalized attention, hands-on engagement, and real-world insights participants can immediately apply to their businesses. Workshops are interactive, focused on targeted business topics, and include valuable take-home materials participants can use long after the session ends. Topics may include marketing, financial planning, productivity, leadership, customer engagement, and sustainable business growth.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Brand Building & Digital Marketing for Small Businesses
Tuesday, August 11th
1-3 PM
A strong brand and effective marketing strategy can help your business stand out and attract the right customers. Learn the fundamentals of building a recognizable brand, identifying your target audience, and creating marketing efforts that drive results. From social media and digital marketing to messaging and customer engagement, you'll leave with practical strategies to grow your business and strengthen your brand.
Guest Speaker: Cat Damare
Cat Damare is the founder of Petite Riot, a branding and marketing consultancy that helps small businesses build authentic brands and smarter marketing strategies. With nearly a decade of experience in brand strategy and event design, she has worked with nonprofits, defense contractors, destination management companies, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries. Cat specializes in helping business owners strengthen their brand, improve their digital marketing, and leverage AI tools to save time, create content, and grow their businesses with confidence.
Ruling the Room
Tuesday, September 22nd
2-3 PM
Say goodbye to the "stranger danger" reflex that often accompanies being in a room full of unfamiliar faces, and instead, learn how to forge meaningful connections rather than just collecting contacts. Our experienced speaker will share practical strategies to help you confidently navigate any room, making the most out of every networking opportunity. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event will equip you with valuable skills to enhance your networking prowess and take your business relationships to new heights. Don't miss out on this chance to unlock the true potential of networking and propel your small business forward!
Guest Speaker: Allison Howard, Young Leadership Council
Allison Hotard is the Executive Director of the Young Leadership Council (YLC) and an experienced community connector with more than a decade of success building relationships across the nonprofit, higher education, and business sectors. Passionate about helping others grow, she has dedicated her career to creating meaningful partnerships, developing emerging leaders, and strengthening professional networks throughout the Greater New Orleans region.
This program is proudly presented through a partnership between the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce and the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, with a shared commitment to strengthening the local business community and supporting economic growth throughout the region.
Grow St. Bernard serves as a free benefit for members of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce and the St. Claude Collective, providing added value through ongoing education, networking opportunities, and access to resources that support long-term success.
