ThinkSt. Bernard.

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.

 
 
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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.

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.

 

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.

 
 
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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.

Small Business Matters Summit

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.

 

“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.

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