St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce

What St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce does

The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, member-driven business association headquartered at the Nunez Community College campus in Chalmette, Louisiana, dedicated to representing and supporting the local business community of St. Bernard Parish and Southeast Louisiana. Its core product is a tiered annual membership program, priced from $150 (non-profits and small sole proprietors) up to $1,250 (51+ employee businesses), supplemented by a $100 professional individual membership, with revenue supplemented by annual and event-specific sponsorships and program/event fees. The Chamber operates a ChamberMaster-powered online member directory and self-serve application portal, and delivers value through recurring programming including monthly Chamber Connections networking lunches, quarterly luncheons, ribbon cuttings, the Women's Professional Network, the annual Leadership St. Bernard cohort program (eight sessions covering history, government, industry, education, diversity, culture, and civic involvement), and signature parish-wide events such as Savor St. Bernard, Tour da Parish, and the Spotlight St. Bernard business expo and job fair. The organization is supported by a Board of Directors, led by Executive Director Erin Bigner, and counts approximately ten recurring annual sponsors drawn from the parish's largest employers and civic institutions including Valero, St. Bernard Parish Government, Port Nola, PBF Energy, Associated Terminals, Gulf Bank, Hancock Whitney, SBEDF, EMR Local, and SSE-LA. Membership currently stands at over 275 member businesses collectively representing more than 2,250 employees, with 300+ Leadership St. Bernard alumni and 400+ annual Tour da Parish riders as the most prominent scale signals.

Name

St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://stbernardchamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, member-driven business association in Chalmette, Louisiana that represents 275+ local businesses through tiered memberships, networking events, leadership development programs, and signature parish-wide events.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Chalmette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees based on employee count, ranging from $150 for non-profits to $1,250 for businesses with 51+ employees, plus $100 professional individual memberships.
2. Event Fees: Revenue from signature events including Leadership St. Bernard program tuition ($300 members, $400 non-members), Savor St. Bernard passport program, Tour da Parish cycling event registration, and Spotlight St. Bernard vendor fees.
3. Sponsorships: Annual sponsorships and event-specific sponsorships from local businesses including Valero, SBPG, SBEDF, Port Nola, PBF Energy, Associated Terminals, Gulf Bank, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, member-driven organization that provides business advocacy, networking, leadership development, and community event programming for the St. Bernard Parish business community. Its core paid offering is a tiered Chamber Membership Program (pricing based on employee count from $100 to $1,250 annually), which delivers networking access, lead referrals, marketing promotion, policy advocacy, and entry into signature events and programs including Leadership St. Bernard, Tour da Parish, Savor St. Bernard, and Spotlight St. Bernard. The organization represents 275+ member businesses employing over 2,250 people across St. Bernard Parish.

Product overview

The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, member-driven organization offering a portfolio of programs and services for the local business community. The core offerings include tiered membership programs (based on business size), a searchable business directory, and the Leadership St. Bernard program. The Chamber organizes multiple signature events: Chamber Connections Networking Lunches (monthly), Spotlight St. Bernard (annual business expo/job fair), Tour da Parish (annual cycling event), Savor St. Bernard (annual culinary celebration), Shop Small St. Bernard Week, Women's Professional Network events, and Ribbon Cutting ceremonies. The organization also publishes a bi-weekly newsletter and provides business resources. These programs work together to provide networking, professional development, community engagement, and promotion opportunities for member businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leadership St. Bernard: A leadership program designed to educate and engage citizens in identifying needs, resources, and opportunities for St. Bernard Parish, started in 2014.
• Savor St. Bernard
• Tour da Parish
• Spotlight St. Bernard
• Women's Professional Network (WPN)
• Chamber Connections Networking Lunches

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Program Annual tiered membership program for businesses and individuals in St. Bernard Parish, priced by employee count from $100 (professional individual) up to $1,250 (51+ employees), with a non-profit tier at $150. Members receive networking access via Chamber Connections lunches and quarterly luncheons, marketing promotion through the membership directory and #MemberMondays, lead referrals, ribbon cutting ceremonies, policy advocacy, and event/program access.
• Business Directory Online searchable member directory accessible through ChamberMaster at stbernardchamber.chambermaster.com, allowing users to find and connect with Chamber member businesses across St. Bernard Parish. Provided as a core member benefit.
• Leadership St. Bernard Program Annual year-long civic leadership development program with eight sessions covering history, government, industry, education, diversity, culture, and civic involvement. Includes Emergenetics Profile assessments and diversity training delivered with The Slone Group. Tuition: $300 Chamber members / $400 non-members, plus a $10 application fee.
• Tour da Parish Cycling Event Annual non-competitive cycling event with multiple course options finishing at Los Islenos Heritage Site in St. Bernard Parish. Generates revenue through rider registration fees and event sponsorships; draws cyclists from across the world.
• Spotlight St. Bernard Business Expo and Job Fair Annual premier business expo and job fair showcasing the local business community. Free and open to the public for job seekers; vendors pay to exhibit and gain networking exposure.
• Savor St. Bernard Culinary Celebration Annual 10-day culinary celebration where participating St. Bernard Parish restaurants serve exclusive specials and unique dishes. Features a downloadable passport program with stamps and prizes to drive repeat visitation.
• Shop Small St. Bernard Week Annual celebration of local businesses held in conjunction with American Express's national Shop Small Saturday movement, encouraging shopping local during the holiday season.
• Women's Professional Network (WPN) Professional development and networking group for women and female business owners, providing mentorship sessions, professional development events, and social gatherings such as WPN Happy Hour.
• Chamber Connections Networking Lunches Monthly networking lunches held on the last Wednesday at member restaurants, bringing together professionals across St. Bernard Parish. Attendance is free; participants cover their own meal costs.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Free ceremony service for member businesses to celebrate openings or anniversaries, featuring gold scissors, ribbon, and invitations distributed to Chamber members, board members, and parish officials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 individuals graduated from Leadership St. Bernard program since 2014
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual sponsor and key governmental partner. SBPG works with the Chamber on parish economic development initiatives and community programs.
• St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual sponsor and strategic partner. SBEDF collaborates with the Chamber to support small business owners through education, advising, and access to capital programs.
• Nunez Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Chamber office and co-host for Leadership St. Bernard education session. Partnership provides venue for Chamber operations and educational programming.
• The Slone GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitates Leadership St. Bernard program sessions including Emergenetics Profile assessments and diversity training workshops. Provides leadership development expertise for Chamber leadership programs.
• St. Bernard Parish HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Leadership St. Bernard Industry & Development session. Provides healthcare industry insights for program participants.
• American ExpressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational movement partner for Shop Small Saturday. The Chamber participates in the national Shop Small movement to encourage local shopping during the holiday season.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Greater New Orleans, Inc. Regional economic development and Chamber-aligned organization for the New Orleans metro area. Provides overlapping advocacy and business services at a metro scale much larger than the St. Bernard Chamber.
• Baton Rouge Area Chamber: Larger regional Chamber covering the Baton Rouge metro with broader geographic scope, deeper staffing, and more extensive programming. Comparable in mission but operates at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: Parish-level Chamber of Commerce serving Jefferson Parish in southeast Louisiana with similar business advocacy, networking events, and tiered membership model. Directly comparable in scope, geography, and member profile to St. Bernard Chamber.
• St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce: Parish Chamber serving St. Tammany Parish on the north shore of southeast Louisiana. Operates tiered membership, networking luncheons, leadership programs, and signature events under a similar local-business-association model.
• Slidell Chamber of Commerce: City-level Chamber serving Slidell in St. Tammany Parish with membership dues, networking events, and community promotion activities. Closely comparable in operating scope and scale.
• Northshore Chamber of Commerce (Louisiana): Regional Chamber serving the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain in southeast Louisiana. Provides business advocacy, networking events, and member services comparable in structure to St. Bernard Chamber.
• Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce: Parish Chamber serving Terrebonne Parish in southeast Louisiana with comparable energy-industry sponsor base, tiered membership, and signature event programming.

Regional players

• Mobile Chamber: Regional Chamber serving the Mobile, Alabama metro with advocacy, networking, and programming similar in structure. Gulf Coast regional peer with overlapping industrial-port sponsor profile.
• Biloxi Chamber of Commerce: Coastal Mississippi Chamber operating with tiered membership and community events on the Gulf Coast. Comparable in size and mission but in a different state.
• Lafayette Economic Development Authority: Economic development and Chamber-adjacent organization serving the Lafayette region in south-central Louisiana. Comparable mission of business advocacy and growth but operates in a different sub-region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stbernardchamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/tourdaparish

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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