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Eastbank Plaquemines Community Update: Railroad Safety ConcernsI have been working for over a year on safety concerns ab...
10/26/2026

Eastbank Plaquemines Community Update: Railroad Safety Concerns

I have been working for over a year on safety concerns about train signals and extended blocked crossings on the Eastbank. I recently reached out to Senator Patrick Connick, Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, and he has been a huge help in moving this forward. We sincerely thank Senator Connick for his immediate response and dedicated support!

Senator Connick connected us directly with a Norfolk Southern representative, who provided the proper procedure for resolving these safety hazards:
-Check the attached photos of the blue signs located at each railroad crossing for the emergency contact number and the specific DOT crossing location number.
-Call the 1- 800 number: Call the toll-free emergency number on the blue sign, or call Norfolk Southern directly at 1 800 453 2530 or 1 800 946 4744. Be sure to provide the crossing location number shown on the sign.
-24 Hour Response: Once a signal maintenance issue is reported, the field team is required to be on site to inspect or fix the lights within 24 hours.
-Corporate Monitoring: Norfolk Southern Rail Headquarters actively tracks all reported calls to ensure local maintenance teams carry out required fixes promptly.

I will be in contact with Norfolk Southern on a monthly basis to review issues and monitor progress. If the maintenance team is not being responsive to your calls, please contact me directly at [email protected].

Reporting every issue creates an official paper trail and ensures repairs are prioritized. Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

Moving Forward: Red Star Yeast Property UpdateTo everyone in our community who has reached out via call or text over the...
10/23/2026

Moving Forward: Red Star Yeast Property Update

To everyone in our community who has reached out via call or text over the last three years asking about the Red Star Yeast plant, we hear you, and we are excited to share an update on our progress.

We are in the Environmental Assessment phase of the project. Thanks to a Brownfield Grant obtained in partnership with the Regional Planning Commission and the property owner, critical work is happening right now on site.

Here is where things stand today:
Current Progress: Environmental crews are performing 31 soil and groundwater borings across the property to gather essential data.

Next Steps: Once testing is complete, a comprehensive report will be written to guide the mitigation and cleanup phase.

The Ultimate Goal: All of this work is paving the way to safely remediate the site so this property can be placed back into active commerce for the benefit of Plaquemines Parish.

Thank you for your interest and passion for the future of our community. We are committed to keeping you informed as we move through these crucial steps toward revitalizing this location.

Stay tuned for more updates as the assessment report is finalized.

Plaquemines Parish Economic Development was pleased to attend GNO, Inc.’s Site Selector Series at Tulane University!This...
10/13/2026

Plaquemines Parish Economic Development was pleased to attend GNO, Inc.’s Site Selector Series at Tulane University!

This event provided a great opportunity to connect with fellow economic development professionals, highlight the exciting projects and opportunities happening in Plaquemines Parish, and learn more about the developments taking place throughout the Greater New Orleans region.

We also had the opportunity to hear from Scott Kupperman of Kupperman Location Solutions, who shared valuable insights into the site selection process and what companies look for when considering new locations for investment.

Events like these highlight the importance of regional collaboration as we continue working to attract new businesses, investment, and economic opportunities to Plaquemines Parish.

Thank you to GNO, Inc. and Tulane University for hosting such a great event!

We were honored to celebrate Adrienne Conish of WeStay Suites at the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Progra...
10/12/2026

We were honored to celebrate Adrienne Conish of WeStay Suites at the 4th Annual Louisiana Leads Luncheon & Awards Program!

This premier statewide event brought together visionaries, entrepreneurs, public servants, and business leaders from across all 64 parishes for an afternoon of recognition, connection, and inspiration.

Thank you to Adrienne R Conish making a lasting impact on Plaquemines Parish's economy!

Community engagement remains at the heart of our Comprehensive Master Plan!We are truly grateful to the residents of Iro...
10/12/2026

Community engagement remains at the heart of our Comprehensive Master Plan!

We are truly grateful to the residents of Ironton for hosting us to share the latest progress and phases of the plan. Thank you for your time, insight, and partnership.

Plaquemines Parish Economic Development was excited to share our website modernization and community calendar initiative...
10/07/2026

Plaquemines Parish Economic Development was excited to share our website modernization and community calendar initiative with the BNI Belle Chasse Chapter today.

Jenna Thompson highlighted the work being done alongside our IT Department to create a more informative, accessible, and connected online experience for our community.

The community calendar was identified by Parish President W. Keith Hinkley as an early priority, helping create a stronger way to connect residents, businesses, and visitors with events and opportunities throughout Plaquemines Parish.

As Director Kelly DeMarco often says, Economic Development serves as a concierge for our business community, helping connect people with the resources they need.

Thank you to BNI Belle Chasse for the opportunity to share what we’re working on!

Help us keep Plaquemines Parish clean and beautiful! 🌿No Littering and No Dumping signs have been installed throughout P...
10/02/2026

Help us keep Plaquemines Parish clean and beautiful! 🌿

No Littering and No Dumping signs have been installed throughout Plaquemines Parish to help raise awareness about littering, illegal dumping, and the fines associated with these violations.

Residents can also help keep our community clean by reporting littering and illegal dumping through the 855-LA-LITTER (855-525-4883) reporting hotline.

As a proud Keep Louisiana Beautiful affiliate, we are committed to protecting our roadways, communities, and natural environment.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep Plaquemines Parish beautiful! 💚

Proud to be part of this roundtable conversation! As Plaquemines Parish Economic Development, we welcomed the opportunit...
10/01/2026

Proud to be part of this roundtable conversation!
As Plaquemines Parish Economic Development, we welcomed the opportunity to join USDOT Assistant Secretary Michael Rutherford and LADOTD Commissioner Mark Wright for a Supply Chain Roundtable with GNO, Inc.
The discussion drove home a critical truth for our region: economic development and transportation planning must move together.

Huge congratulations to Adrienne Conish, owner of WeStay Suites, for being named an inaugural 64 Parish Passport Honoree...
10/01/2026

Huge congratulations to Adrienne Conish, owner of WeStay Suites, for being named an inaugural 64 Parish Passport Honoree representing Plaquemines Parish by the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation!

Plaquemines Parish Economic Development is so proud of your hard work and dedication to our community.

09/24/2026

This is true collaboration. We are moving to establish martime, future energy, and manufacturing careers for students of ALL ages in Plaquemines Parish with Nunez Community College! Stay tuned for Phase 2 of the permanent campus.

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333 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard Building 100
Belle Chasse, LA
70037

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+15049346021

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