SBEDF Hosts 2024 Economic Development Week
ST. BERNARD PARISH, LA – St. Bernard Parish and St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) are observing National Economic Development Week from May 6-10, recognizing the significant impact of positive economic development in our local community. During this time, we aim to highlight the profession's role in various aspects, including:
Policies that government undertakes to meet broad economic objectives including inflation control, high employment, and sustainable growth.
Policies and programs to provide services such as building highways, managing parks, and providing medical access to the disadvantaged.
Policies and programs explicitly directed at improving the business climate through specific efforts, business finance, marketing, neighborhood development, business retention and expansion, technology transfer, real estate development and others.
“Celebrating Economic Development Week alongside St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation highlights the crucial partnership between the organization and parish government,” said St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes. “Together, we are committed to fostering economic vitality, job creation, and community prosperity. This collaboration exemplifies our shared dedication to advancing the well-being of St. Bernard Parish and its residents, ensuring a thriving future for generations to come.”
Zeljko Franks, SBEDF Board Chairman, stated “As SBEDF’s Board Chairman, I am deeply proud of the impactful work being done in our community. Our efforts in economic development are not just about growth; they're about building a sustainable future for St. Bernard. Every initiative, every partnership, and every success story we create is a testament to our commitment to this parish and its residents.”
Now in its eighth year, National Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council, the largest professional membership organization for economic developers, in 2016 to recognize the unique role that economic development has in creating vibrant communities with strong economies. Since its inception, more than 450 campaigns have been created throughout the United States and Canada, creating millions of impressions, hundreds of news stories, blog entries, videos, events, and other activities. Cities, counties, and states recognized the week in past years through official proclamations, local community events, and informational campaigns online and through social media. The United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) has also issued a statement commemorating Economic Development Week in past years.
To learn more about Economic Development Week, visit IEDC online at www.iedconline.org/edw.
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About St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation
St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) is the official economic development organization and public-private partnership of St. Bernard Parish formed to create and retain jobs, build prosperity, and improve quality of life. To learn more about SBEDF and how the organization works to foster business attraction, retention and expansion, neighborhood revitalization, small business assistance, and talent and workforce development in St. Bernard Parish, visit sbedf.org.
About the International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization serving economic developers. With thousands of members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers typically work for cities, counties, states, public-private partnerships, and chambers of commerce to promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding high-quality jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members are engaged in the full range of economic development work to develop vibrant communities. To learn more visit iedconline.org.
