About NBC

Our Mission

The Northshore Business Council champions a thriving Northshore by leading collaborative efforts that foster a vibrant business climate and enhance the quality of life in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes.

Celebrating 20 Years of Regional Impact

Since its inception in 2006, the Northshore Business Council (NBC) has consistently driven economic vitality and quality of life across St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes. As a beacon of innovation and progress, NBC has propelled the Northshore region into a flourishing center of opportunity and community enrichment.

Founded by a visionary group of entrepreneurs and community leaders, NBC was born from a shared dedication to the region’s prosperity. This commitment to strategic collaboration has been the foundation for a host of transformative initiatives.

Key Milestones

The influence of NBC is evident in several landmark projects that have fundamentally shaped the region:

Successes

Ongoing Initiatives and Impact

In recent years, NBC’s agenda has broadened to include:

Forming part of the 2016 Coalition for A Stronger Economy (CASE), uniting over 60 business entities to champion a multi-year economic growth strategy for Louisiana.

Initiatives aimed at revamping state budgeting, workforce development, and infrastructure priorities to improve the state's legal and economic frameworks.

Continuous enhancements to the Uniform Development Code (UDC) and the simplification of planning and zoning processes in St. Tammany Parish.

Advocacy for establishing Economic Development Districts and implementing new infrastructure funding models to ensure sustainable growth.