The Pulse of the Parish Podcast: Recent Episodes
St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce
We at the St. Bernard Chamber are very excited to announce The Pulse of the Parish, a new podcast series that meets the serendipitous world of business in the St. Bernard and Greater New Orleans area through local business professionals and experts who have been an integral part of growing the area to what it is today. In listening to their stories, we can better understand what it takes to run a world-class business...and to enjoy ourselves in the process.
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Are you curious about how St. Bernard Parish is using Brownfield Assessment Grants to support economic development? In this episode, we’ll explore how the Regional Planning Commission and St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation were awarded a $500,000 grant from the EPA to assess and redevelop underutilized properties while protecting public health and the environment. We’ll also discuss how Louisiana has a long history with redeveloping Brownfield sites, removing contamination from our communities while spurring economic development, creating jobs, and increasing neighborhood resources. Don’t miss out on this exciting episode!
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On September 8, 2022, Lara Schultz sits down with Gillis McCloskey, John Lane, and Jason Stopa to talk about the improvements to St. Bernard Parish through park and beautification projects!
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On August 15, 2022, Councilman Callais sat down with Jaylynn Bergeron Turner and Sheriff Jimmy Pohlman to discuss taxes in St. Bernard Parish!
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On May 31, 2022, Kerri Callais of Callais Ice, Jessica Reab of Brewsters, and Mindy Nunez Airhart of Southern Services and Equipment sat down to discuss the life and struggles of taking over a family business!
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On February 16, 2022, the Executive Director of the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation Meaghan McCormack sat down with Dr. Tina Tinney, Julie Rexford, and Brian Gibson of Nunez Community College to discuss the school's most recent accomplishments and the future of NCC!
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On March 30, 2022, we sat down with Councilman Gillis McCloskey and Attorney Trent J. Moss to discuss the legal issues popping up in the dust of the March 22 EF-3 Tornado.
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In this episode, our host Katie Tommaseo sits down with Sidney Torres III and Jason Waggenspack to discuss the past present of The Ranch Film Studios and the film industry in St. Bernard Parish!
This episode was originally recorded on September 30th, 2021.
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In this episode, our host Kerri Callais sits down with Kristi Trail of the Pontchartrain Conservancy and Parish President Guy McInnis to discuss the possibility of building a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Louisiana, and ideally in the Ponchartrain Basin!
This episode was originally recorded July 1st, 2021.
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In this episode, Art sits down with Steve Krynski, Plant Manager at the Chalmette Refinery, and key members of his team to talk about the plant, its role in the community, and a very exciting, new potential project they are working on.
This episode was originally filmed on June 17th, 2021.
As of the release of this podcast on July 16, 2021, Chalmette Refining has received a unanimous acceptance of their ITEP request from the state Board of Commerce & Industry, St. Bernard Parish Council, and Sheriff James Pohlmann. Next up is the refinery's appearance before the School Board on July 27.
This episode features:
Christina Serpas, Technical Information Specialist
Steve Krynski, Refinery Manager
Justin Wagner, Business Team Leader, former Environmental Manager
Danny Menesses, HR Manager
Jared Wimberly, Operations Manager
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#MovingForward #PortNOLA #StBernardPort
In this episode, originally recorded April 30th, 2021, host Meaghan McCormack of the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation sits down with Brandy Christian, President & CEO of the Port of New Orleans and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, and Drew Heaphy, Executive Director at the St. Bernard Port, Harbor, and Terminal District, to talk about the potential development of the container port in Violet, LA.
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This episode was originally recorded on March 15, 2021. In this episode, Lara Grace Schultz of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices sits down with Jason Stopa of St. Bernard Parish Government, and Karen Boudrie of Kiwi Productions, to talk about Sold on St. Bernard.
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This episode was originally recorded on March 10, 2021.
In this episode, St. Bernard Chamber Vice Chair Tim Doody sits down with the former director of public works in St. Bernard Bob Turner and Louis Pomes of the St. Bernard Parish Government Public Works Division, as they talk about Drainage in St. Bernard Parish.
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#StBernardParishGovernment #Drainage #FEMA
This episode was originally recorded on March 1, 2021.
Some of this information may have changed since.
For updates on Louisiana's Vaccine guidelines:
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https://www.ochsner.org/locations/st-bernard-parish-hospital
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Our host Mindy Nunez Airhart of Southern Services and Equipment, sits down with Michael Ricks of the Small Business Administration to talk about the "second round" of the PPP.
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Lisa Borne is an attorney and partner at Tabary & Borne a local defense firm in St. Bernard Parish. She is also the Vice-Chair of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce and a member of the political forums committee. She is here to talk about the upcoming local elections and the political forum set for October 7th, 2020 at 6 pm.
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I sit down with Nicklaus Matos founder of NOLA Social Studios. NOLA Social Studios is the social media management and social media advertising agency and local team for New Orleans based businesses. They have helped businesses in multiple industries realize their social media marketing and social media advertising goals and aspirations. One of the fastest-growing social media agencies in New Orleans, they do everything they can to support and empower New Orleans entrepreneurs to be their best.
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Chris Dier is a US history teacher at Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans. Dier is the 2020 Louisiana Teacher of the Year and a 2020 National Teacher of the Year Finalist. Dier also authored “The 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre: Blood in the Cane Fields,” published by The History Press. Dier was featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico, Education Week, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, the Today Show, NPR, and CNN with Anderson Cooper for his work in the classroom and his student advocacy.
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In this episode of the Pulse of the Parish Podcast, we sit down with the Executive Director for the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, Meaghan McCormack.
We talked about Meaghan's upbringing and her career up until her current appointment as Executive Director, a breakdown of what the SBEDF does, and her goals in her new position for the St. Bernard Community.
In this episode of the Pulse of the Parish Podcast, we sit down with the Head of Possibilities at The Ranch and Creator of Content at Neutral Ground Films, Jason Waggenspack.
We talked about Jason's start in film school, his work with Neutral Ground Films and later The Ranch Studios, and the past, present, and future of the film industry in the St. Bernard area and Louisiana as a whole.
In this episode of the Pulse of the Parish Podcast, we sit down with the Director of Workforce Operations for Tri-Parish Works, Jennifer Barnett.
We talked about the purpose of Tri-Parish Works and the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Unemployment in South-East Louisiana, and Workforce Development.
In this episode of the Pulse of the Parish Podcast, we sit down with the former Chairwoman of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, managing partner at Callais Ice, and current Council at Large of the St. Bernard Parish Council, Kerri Callais. We talk about the reopening of council meeting to the public, senate bill 359, the push to open the MRGO rock dam, and Kerri's involvement with Louisiana fishing and coastal restoration.
In this episode of the Pulse of the Parish Podcast, we sit down with Caldwell Lewin, the current Director of Perioperative Services Infection Preventionist and employee health nurse at the St. Bernard Parish Hospital, part of the Ochsner Health network. We talk about the life of an Infection Preventionist, her experience with the CoVID-19 pandemic, and how to stay safe while interacting with others as the state of Louisiana moves into the easing of the Stay at Home order.
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In this unofficial episode of the untitled St. Bernard Chamber Podcast, we sit down with the President and CEO of Southern Services and Equipment and Chair Woman of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, Mindy Nunez Airhart! We talk about all of the things her company does, her experience with the CoVID-19 pandemic, and her time with the Chamber.
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