St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation

Want to learn how to scale from flipping houses to owning multi-family communities? 🏘️ Join us on 3/26 for the next #StBernardParish Real Estate Investor Meetup, where we'll interview seasoned investor, Robert Benenate. RSVP for free ➡️ bit.ly/3PfgKWm

Congratulations to @StartupStB 2021 winners Franziska & Max, co-founders of #GlassHalfFull, on being named Outstanding Social Entrepreneurs of the Year at the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Awards Gala! 🌟👏 Learn more about GHF ➡️ glasshalffull.co

An inspiring day connecting local talent with new opportunities! 🤝 We were proud to participate in the @TriParishWorks4 Career Fair & Expo yesterday at the Civic Center.
Job seekers joined employers & workforce partners from across the region to network & explore career paths.

Renewed, Refocused & Ready ⚜️ @gnoinc hosted their annual luncheon last week, where CEO Meaghan McCormack joined more than 1,200 GNO leaders to celebrate the region's 2025 successes & share plans for new & continued, sustainable economic growth ➡️ bit.ly/3PiWnaB

Last week's GNO RAAMP Annual Collaboration Meeting brought regional leaders & organizations together for updates & important discussions around the growth of our space & manufacturing workforce. Our team was honored to also be able to tour the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility! 🚀

Greener & stronger: #KeepStBernardBeautiful & Chalmette HS volunteers planted 30 new trees at Val Riess Park 🌳 Beyond beauty, trees provide land stability, absorb storm surge & improve air quality. Efforts like these promote sustainable economic growth for #StBernardParish.

Join us for the next #StBernardParish Real Estate Investor Meetup! A special collab event with Westbank Real Estate Investors Group + an interview with Mike Fernandez of Arpent Realty. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/sbedf-realesta… 🗓️ Feb. 25, 2026 • 6:30PM 📍 St. Bernard Port Building

Welcome to our new Business & Community Development Manager, Rhett!👏 Rhett is a lifelong parish resident & brings advanced experience in education, economic development & leadership, with a commitment to building a strong future for #StBernardParish. We're so happy to have you!

Last month, we kicked off the year with a strong turnout at the St. Bernard Real Estate Investor Meetup, hosted inside an active construction site in Chalmette. Attendees heard data-backed insight on why new construction continues to outperform resales. 🏗️

Last week, SBEDF CEO Meaghan McCormack joined the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians in Washington, D.C. for Washington Mardi Gras, a tradition bringing Louisiana leaders together to showcase our culture, communities, and what makes our state unique. 🎭

“This will be the first humanoid robot developed for industrial welding.” As CEO of SSE Steel Fabrication & SBEDF Board Chair, Mindy Nunez Airhart is proving innovation and advanced manufacturing are happening right here in St. Bernard. Read more: archive.today/QdDJP

Robotic innovation is coming to St. Bernard 🦾 Congrats to #SSESteelFabrication! Its applied AI state pilot program, led by @personaaiinc & facilitated by #LouisianaIO & @GNOinc, is paving the way for responsible, embodied AI in industries central to Louisiana’s economy. 👏

Congrats to @associatedterm on christening 2 new Liebherr CBG 500 E cranes, a major investment advancing Gulf Coast marine cargo innovation. The cranes are named in honor of AT leaders Dawn Lopez & Bill Sullivan for their impactful contributions ➡️ bit.ly/3O9Q5cM

Welcome to our new Communications & Programs Manager, Chandler!👏 Chandler brings a strong background in marketing, communications & programs, with a passion for supporting initiatives that strengthen local business & drive growth in #StBernardParish. We're so happy to have you!

We're proud to support @Nunez_CC and @SME_MFG's partnership in the #Maritime Workforce Imperative – Gulf Coast, a regional effort focused on developing the next generation of skilled maritime manufacturing talent. 🛥️ Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3YP3tFt

Remote workers — are you looking for a local workspace? St. Claude Collective is now accepting new membership applications 💻 Try it out for FREE through the end of the year! Learn more and apply ✍️➡️ bit.ly/44lJqSh 📍 6725 St. Claude Avenue, Arabi, LA 70032

Congrats to @UnitedWaySELA on last week's grand opening of the United Way Prosperity Center in #Arabi! 👏 We're so glad to have you in #StBernardParish. The center will offer an array of free financial programming to parish residents. Learn more ➡️ unitedwaysela.org/prosperitycent…

🚨 @Savvy_Sliders slides into Chalmette! 🍔 Today's ribbon cutting officially welcomed their newest location to #StBernardParish. The community got a delicious intro to their menu & we can't wait to try the rest! 📍 8400 W Judge Perez Dr, #ChalmetteLA 💻 savvysliders.com

Everybody wins during #ShopSmallStBernard! 🛍️✨ Shop local, save with special discounts, & support the businesses that keep our community strong. Complete 5 stops with your #ShopSmall Passport to be entered to win special prizes! Learn more ➡️ stbernardchamber.org/shop

Are you passionate about economic development? 📈 We're looking for board candidates with a variety of backgrounds and willingness to invest their knowledge, expertise and service for the betterment of #StBernardParish. Learn more and apply by 12/19 ➡️ bit.ly/sbedfboard