Master Plan

Economic Development is the process of creating an environment conducive to increased business investment and job creation.

TEDF’s Mission is to identify opportunities and lead efforts to attract new jobs and investment, enhance the climate for retention and expansion of existing business, address education and workforce development needs, and provide advocacy for economic development public policy on behalf of all Tangipahoa Parish citizens.

Our Strategic Aims

• Attract new jobs and business investment
• Enhance the climate for retention and expansion of existing business
• Address education and workforce development needs
• Provide advocacy for economic development public policy

Following is a summary of the strategic goals of the organization’s master plan. For the full plan, please download it here (PDF).

GOAL I -  MARKETING: Develop and implement marketing and informational programs and initiatives that promote Tangipahoa Parish as a location to live, work and operate a business.

GOAL II - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Work with citizens, businesses, educational and governmental partners to enhance Tangipahoa Parish’s desirability and strength as a business location, and support the attraction and development of quality jobs with career opportunities for our citizens.

GOAL III - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Partner with and support the efforts of those working to develop the Parish’s workforce to meet the changing needs of an increasingly competitive work environment and to provide greater career options for Tangipahoa Parish citizens.

GOAL IV - INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: Work with elected officials and partner with landowners, stakeholders, and other development organizations to implement planning that results in desired growth and job development within the Parish.

GOAL V - TEDF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: Develop and implement programs and initiatives that provide adequate funding for comprehensive and aggressive development programs on behalf of Tangipahoa Parish and its citizens.