St. Tammany

What St. Tammany does

St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation (St. Tammany EDC) is a non-profit parish-level economic development corporation headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, that exists to attract, retain, and expand businesses in St. Tammany Parish. The organization serves site selectors, incoming employers, existing local businesses, startups, and healthcare organizations through a suite of strategic initiatives rather than a single unified product. Core offerings include Business & Industry Services (land and site programs, workforce development, regional partner engagement, marketing support), the InveST St. Tammany investor and site selector portal, STartUP Northshore for early-stage entrepreneurs, Advance St. Tammany for existing businesses, the nearly 1,000-acre Gulf South Commerce Park, and the Northshore Healthscape healthcare ecosystem initiative. Supporting programs include St. Tammany Stats (with the quarterly The Analyst report), Restore St. Tammany (disaster recovery), and St. Tammany Safe (community safety), all consolidated under the THRIVE 2029 strategic framework.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal: the organization does not build or sell software products, has no disclosed APIs, SDKs, or AI capabilities, and operates as a service and information intermediary rather than a technology vendor. Its primary digital assets are content websites (sttammanyedc.org, investsttammany.com, startupnorthshore.com, gulfsouthcommercepark.com), a sites and buildings search platform at buildingsandsites.com/sttammany, and a newsletter subscription channel. The competitive product is the parish itself — multimodal logistics infrastructure (2 international airports, 21 airports within 50 miles, 5 major ports including Port NOLA, Norfolk Southern rail), a 130,318-person labor force, a parish ranked #1 in Louisiana for Health Factors and #4 for Educational Attainment, and PILOT tax incentives administered in coordination with the State of Louisiana.

St. Tammany EDC operates on a non-profit economic development services model: services are provided to businesses and investors at no direct cost, and the organization is funded through public sector support, economic development partnerships, and grants rather than commercial revenue. GTM is sales-led and direct, with professional economic development staff engaging enterprises and site selectors through consultation, site tours, and tailored business assistance. The customer base is intentionally broad across verticals — logistics and distribution, advanced manufacturing, R&D, sustainable business, and health and science — with target segments including large incoming employers, existing local businesses, startups, and the healthcare ecosystem. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is effectively zero to the end user, with the value capture redirected to the parish through increased tax base and job creation.

Name

St. Tammany

Legal name

St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation

Website

https://sttammanycorp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit, parish-level EDC in Covington, Louisiana that attracts, retains, and expands businesses in St. Tammany Parish through site selection, workforce development, tax incentives, and programs covering the full business lifecycle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Site selection consulting
• Workforce development programs
• Business assistance programs
• Industrial site development

Headquarters

HQ city

Covington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Economic Development Services: St. Tammany EDC operates as a non-profit economic development corporation providing services to attract and support businesses in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Revenue generation is not the primary focus; rather, the organization facilitates economic growth through business attraction, retention, and expansion support. Funding is derived from economic development partnerships and public sector support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit economic development corporation that provides site selection assistance, business and industry services, workforce development support, and access to tax and incentive programs (including the PILOT Program) for companies locating or expanding in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It also develops and operates the Gulf South Commerce Park, a nearly 1,000-acre industrial and commercial site, and coordinates sector-specific initiatives in logistics, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, startups, and disaster recovery.

Product overview

St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation operates as a platform of interconnected strategic initiatives rather than a single unified product. The core offering includes Business & Industry Services providing land, workforce, and marketing support, complemented by specialized programs: InveST St. Tammany (investor/s site selector portal), STartUP Northshore (startup ecosystem support), Advance St. Tammany (existing business assistance), Gulf South Commerce Park (industrial site development), Northshore Healthscape (healthcare ecosystem), St. Tammany Stats (economic data analytics), and ReSTore St. Tammany (disaster recovery). These programs work together under the THRIVE 2029 strategic framework to support businesses throughout their lifecycle and attract new industry to the parish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THRIVE2029: Strategic initiative and planning framework for St. Tammany Parish economic growth
• The Analyst

Products and services

• Business & Industry Services Comprehensive economic development services for businesses of all sizes and industries, including land and site programs, workforce development, regional partner engagement, and marketing support for companies locating or expanding in St. Tammany Parish.
• InveST St. Tammany Online resource portal that serves as a gateway to the economic landscape of St. Tammany Parish, providing insights, data, and support for site selectors and investors exploring business opportunities in the parish.
• STartUP Northshore Startup support program that curates programs and resources to help early-stage entrepreneurs and startups build and grow within the St. Tammany Parish ecosystem.
• Advance St. Tammany Multi-layered Business Assistance Program designed to support the needs of existing St. Tammany businesses with resources and tailored assistance for retention and expansion.
• Gulf South Commerce Park A nearly 1,000-acre industrial and commercial development site located in St. Tammany Parish, less than 50 miles north of New Orleans, designed for large-scale logistics, distribution, and manufacturing operations.
• Northshore Healthscape Healthcare ecosystem development initiative for St. Tammany Parish with priority areas in capacity building, workforce and talent, ecosystem development, and strategic implementation.
• St. Tammany Stats Economic data resource providing independent and objective data on how the St. Tammany economy is performing across key focus areas, including factors important for measuring economic progress and talent needs.
• Restore St. Tammany Recovery and resilience program that maintains constant contact with local, state, and federal officials to assess impacts of severe weather conditions and events and coordinate recovery efforts.
• THRIVE 2029 Strategic planning framework guiding economic development priorities and goals for St. Tammany Parish through 2029, focused on creating conditions where businesses can thrive.
• PILOT Program Facilitation Coordination with the State of Louisiana to help companies access the PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) Program and other state tax incentive offerings that support and accelerate business growth and job creation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 Parish in Louisiana for Health Factors and Health Behaviors
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• State of LouisianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Tammany EDC works with the State of Louisiana to offer companies programs that support and accelerate business growth and job creation, including the PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) Program and other state incentive programs.
• Northshore Technical Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Northshore Technical Community College for workforce education initiatives. St. Tammany is home to excellent public school system and located within close proximity to eight universities and colleges providing workforce development and educational opportunities.
• Port NOLA (Port of New Orleans)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic connectivity partnership providing access to Port NOLA which is part of 5 major ports offering access to 30+ major inland hubs via 14,500 miles of waterways, supporting logistics and distribution companies.
• Norfolk Southern RailwaykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerRail service partnership providing Norfolk Southern Rail Service on the eastern side of the parish, with proximity to 6 other Class I railroads supporting manufacturing and logistics operations.
• Local and Federal OfficialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring recovery situations (e.g., severe weather events), the organization maintains constant contact with local, state, and federal officials to assess impacts and coordinate recovery efforts through the Restore St. Tammany initiative.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Greater New Orleans, Inc. The regional economic development alliance for the 10-parish New Orleans metro area, including St. Tammany Parish. Directly comparable as a regional EDC competing for the same corporate site selection and relocation projects, with broader geographic scope.
• Baton Rouge Area Chamber: The combined chamber and economic development organization for the Baton Rouge metro in Louisiana. Comparable as a Louisiana-based EDC pursuing advanced manufacturing, logistics, and clean-energy investment across a multi-parish region.
• Lafayette Economic Development Authority: The economic development authority for Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Comparable as a parish-level EDC targeting manufacturing, energy, and professional services with similar toolkits (incentives, workforce, site promotion).
• Mississippi Development Authority: The state-level economic development agency for Mississippi. Comparable as a Gulf South economic development body targeting logistics, advanced manufacturing, and corporate attraction with adjacent site/incentive offerings.
• Tampa Bay Economic Development Council: The public-private economic development partnership for the Tampa Bay region. Comparable as a Gulf Coast EDC focused on business attraction, expansion, and site selection in logistics, manufacturing, and tech — similar to St. Tammany's target verticals.
• Coastal Alabama Partnership: A regional economic development and advocacy organization along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Comparable as a Gulf South EDC addressing logistics, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace/port-related industrial development in a coastal geography similar to St. Tammany.
• Charlotte Regional Business Alliance: A regional business and economic development organization in the Carolinas. Comparable in the broader economic development model — combining business attraction, retention, workforce, and policy advocacy — though it operates in a different U.S. region.
• Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce: A regional chamber and economic development body for the Austin metro. Comparable as a multi-program EDC focused on workforce, site selection, and sector growth in a fast-growing U.S. market, with similar GTM (direct corporate engagement, data-driven attraction).

Broad incumbents

• Louisiana Economic Development: The state-level economic development agency that St. Tammany EDC partners with on the PILOT Program. Comparable as the broader incumbent in the same industry vertical and a key channel partner and funding source for the subject.
• Greater Houston Partnership: One of the largest U.S. regional economic development organizations, serving the Gulf Coast. Comparable as a large regional EDC competing for the same logistics, energy, and advanced manufacturing investment pool as St. Tammany.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StTammanyCorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/StTammanyCorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sttammanycorp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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