KEY TAKEAWAYS: St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce opened a new office inside Nunez Community College in Chalmette. The relocation aims to strengthen connections between local businesses, education, and workforce development. A new “Member Marketplace” will promote local businesses through sha red marketing materials. The chamber represents about 250 members supporting more than 2,250 jobs in the region.   St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce has opened a new office inside Nunez Community College, a move business leaders say is intended to strengthen ties between local employers, workforce development and higher education in St. Bernard Parish. The new office is located in the college’s Student Testing and Career Counseling Center at 3700 Paris Road in Chalmette. Chamber officials said the relocation is designed to improve accessibility and visibility while creating a more centralized resource hub for businesses, entrepreneurs, students and residents. “This new location reflects the direction we are moving as a Chamber,” said Erin Bigner, executive director of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce. “We want to be visible, engaged, and accessible to our members and our community. By being located within Nunez Community College and in a more visible and accessible location, we are helping bridge the gap between education, workforce development, and our local business community while creating a stronger and more connected St. Bernard Parish.” The office also includes a new “Member Marketplace,” where chamber members can display business cards, brochures, flyers and other promotional materials. Chamber leaders said the initiative is intended to give local businesses additional exposure while providing visitors with information about services and companies operating in the parish. The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce represents about 250 members employing more than 2,250 workers across the region. The organization focuses on business advocacy, networking, education and economic development initiatives aimed at supporting the local economy. The relocation places the chamber alongside workforce and career development programs at Nunez Community College, reflecting a broader trend among business organizations and educational institutions seeking closer collaboration to address workforce shortages and strengthen local talent pipelines. The chamber said community members and business owners are encouraged to visit the new office to learn more about membership opportunities, business resources and upcoming events. ...read more read less