CHALMETTE, La. (press release) – The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Spotlight St. Bernard Business Expo & Job Fair, scheduled for April 16 at the Val Riess Complex. The event will unite local businesses, job seekers, and community members for a unique evening of networking, career opportunities, and business development.
Event Details
Business Expo & Job Fair
Location: Val Riess Complex, 1101 Magistrate St., Chalmette, LA 70043
Date: Wednesday, April 16
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Spotlight St. Bernard is the premier business expo and job fair in St. Bernard Parish, designed to showcase the vibrant local business community while connecting job seekers with valuable career opportunities. The event will feature businesses of all sizes and industries, highlighting their products, services, and career openings. Whether you’re a business owner looking to expand your reach, a professional searching for your next opportunity, or a community member interested in discovering what St. Bernard has to offer, this event is not to be missed.
In addition to networking and career opportunities, attendees will have the chance to receive a complimentary professional headshot from Lakeside Camera Photoworks, available exclusively at the event.
Vendor Registration Now Open
The Spotlight St. Bernard Business Expo & Job Fair offers businesses an excellent opportunity to enhance their visibility, recruit top talent, and network with other professionals. Vendors can showcase their products and services, interact with attendees, and foster valuable connections.
Vendor registration is required for participation and is open now until April 9. Businesses interested in securing a booth can register at stbernardchamber.org/spotlight. For additional information or assistance with registration, please contact Executive Director, Rhett Pritchard, at rhett@stbernardchamber.org.
Sponsors & Partners
Spotlight St. Bernard is made possible through the generous support of our event partner, Tri-Parish Works, and our sponsors: Upper Iowa University, Lakeside Camera Photoworks, Sign Express Outlet, SSE Steel, The St. Bernard Tourist Commission, Cort Furniture and The Meraux Foundation.
About the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce
The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization of businesses seeking to further their collective interests while advancing their community. Our mission is driven by the programs, events, and initiatives we provide to the community.
With a network of over 270 members representing over 2,250 employees, the St. Bernard Chamber is a driving force in the St. Bernard business community. Through annual programming, the Chamber provides ongoing opportunities to St. Bernard and the surrounding region to network, advocate on behalf of business, and develop professional and leadership skillsets that enhance our local business environment.
The Chamber’s work is made possible through our 2025 Annual Sponsors: Chalmette Refining, the Port of New Orleans, the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, the St. Bernard Parish Government, and Valero at the Parish Pillar level; The Ranch and Associated Terminals at the Commerce Partner level; Silver Slipper Casino & Hotel, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, and Clements Insurance at the Business Advocate level;, Atmos Energy, Ordes Electric, Rain CII, EMR Metal Recycling, Fredrick J. Sigur Investment Company, Richie Lewis Councilman at Large West, SSE Steel Fabrication and Hancock Whitney at the Chamber Supporter level.
