Economic development touches many facets of the St. Tammany Community
How does the St. Tammany Community benefit from economic development?
Economic Growth
As economic developers, we drive growth through strategic planning, support for businesses, workforce training, and infrastructure improvements, fostering a thriving and sustainable local economy.
By attracting businesses, supporting startups, providing workforce training, and retaining and expanding local businesses, our efforts fuel a robust job market.
We support education by investing in training programs, partnering with primary and secondary educational institutions, and providing resources for skill development to ensure a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
By attracting investments, supporting local businesses, and enhancing infrastructure, we are dedicated to generating wealth for our prosperous community.
Is St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation a government project?
St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation is a 501-c3 non-profit organization. Our efforts directly support the St. Tammany Parish community through coordinated outreach and strategic collaborations between many regional and community organizations, as well as our local government.
Who leads St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation?
Our CEO Chris Masingill leads our economic development efforts. Chris is an accomplished economic development professional who has championed an effort to revitalize economic development in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana since July 2018.
How does economic development benefit our community?
Through the implementation of our strategic vision, St. Tammany Corporation has helped to directly facilitate business development and expansion projects, representing over $284.3 million in local investment and the creation of approximately 1,296 new jobs and the retention of 910 jobs in the past 6 years of operation. Various strategic initiatives paired with our steadfast commitment to private public collaboration and regional engagement across the Northshore region continues to make St. Tammany the destination of choice for businesses and highly skilled talent to THIRVE.
How can I start or locate a business in St. Tammany?
St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation works with the State of Louisiana to offer companies an opportunity to take advantage of programs that can help support and accelerate business growth and job creation.
THRIVE2023 is St. Tammany Corporation’s five-year economic development strategic plan that will serve as the road map for the future of economic development in St. Tammany Parish. In February 2019, THRIVE2023 was formally adopted by our Board of Commissioners and implementation of the strategic priorities identified in the plan began.
The core focus areas of THRIVE2023 are:
Organizational Effectiveness: Creating a High-Performing Economic Development Organization
Business Development: Harness Location & Innovation as Key Drivers of Success
Cross-Cutting Strategies: Building Community Competitiveness
Marketing & Communications: Telling the St. Tammany Story
