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According to the publication, Louisiana Moving Forward, St Tammany Parish is the "economic engine driving regional recovery" for the New Orleans region and the State of Louisiana. It is the fastest growing parish in the State and one of the fastest growing areas in the nation. Neighboring New Orleans and having close proximity to the Gulf Coast via major Interstates 10, 12, 55 and 59, low business cost, nationally recognized school | | |
| | | system, low crime, and first-rate medical facilities, makes the community a destination of choice for both families and businesses. The locals use the motto, "Come to l'autre cote du lac," (translated: "Come to the other side of the lake"), because they revel in the romance and history of resort towns such as Abita Springs and Mandeville, established when steam-powered boats and trains brought the fashionable and elite 24 miles across Lake Pontchartrain. The cities of Slidell, Covington, and Mandeville are populous in industry and people. The entire parish is renowned by outdoor enthusiasts, gourmands, golfers and art-lovers and adored by locals for its "quirks" and commitment to purposeful planning. Very often the parish is considered direct competition to New Orleans in tourism due to wonderful weather, attractions and amenities. | 
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Development Foundation
Brenda Reine-Bertus, Executive Director
21489 Koop Drive
Suite 7
Mandeville, LA 70471
Find us with Google Maps | | | | | |  | 985-809-7874 |  | brb@stedf.org |  | 985-809-7596 |  | www.stedf.org | | | |
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Long before the infamous summer 2005, St Tammany parish leadership was working to make the community desirable for corporations and headquarters. The area is currently home to Chevron Gulfcoast Exploration Headquarters, Hornbeck Offshore, Pool Corp., Zen-Noh Grain Corporation, Marine Technologies, Stirling Properties, F.A. Richard & Associates, Inc (FARA), and Smoothie King. In addition, the region’s Technology Corridor is primarily based in St Tammany Parish. Come to l'autre cote du lac, indeed! |
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