THRIVE2023 is St. Tammany Economic Development 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. Over 85% of THRIVE2023’s tactics and strategies were successfully implemented.
The core focus areas of THRIVE 2023 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 & Communication
Telling the St. Tammany Story to the people
Key highlights from the implementation of THRIVE2023 include:
Implemented Advance St. Tammany, St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation’s multi-layered business retention and expansion program providing business technical assistance services
Since 2018, St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation has helped facilitate $291.9 million in capital investment, representing 2,299 new and retained jobs
Formalized and continues to lead the Workforce Roundtable comprised of economic development, workforce development, K-12, 2-year, and 4-year educational leadership who meet monthly to discuss strategy around workforce and education alignment and program and training development
Led the creation of the first public-private collaborative for a major economic development land and site development initiative and serves as the lead project manager for the partnership, the Hwy. 1088 Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Corridor featuring Gulf South Commerce Park
Launched two 3-parish initiatives inclusive of St. Tammany, Washington, and Tangipahoa parishes
Northshore Healthscape | A regional collaborative enhancing the pulse of our regional healthcare economy
STartUP Northshore | An initiative catalyzing entrepreneurship, innovation, and business formation on the Northshore
Check out our 2020 and 2022 Impact Reports for more detailed program information and implementation successes.
Since 2018, St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation has received over 20 professional industry awards, including recognition from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), Business Facilities, and Southern Business & Development.
In September 2024, St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation was honored by the International Economic Development Council with the following awards for Economic Excellence (Population 200,000 – 500,000):
Bronze: St. Tammany Corporation - EDO of the Year
Gold: NSpire Startup Slam - Special Event Category
In January 2024, St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation earned the designation of Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
THRIVE2023 Documents
Download THRIVE2023– St. Tammany’s 5 Year Economic Development Strategic Plan, the Economic Analysis that informed the strategic tactics outlined in THRIVE2023, the Executive Summary of THRIVE2023
