February 6, 2024 | COVINGTON – The much-anticipated $45.8 million Costco warehouse is on track to open its doors by the end of this year, marking the Fortune 500 company’s first entry into St. Tammany Parish. This development, positioned off Pinnacle Parkway, is expected to significantly bolster the local economy and provide numerous job opportunities.

Chris Masingill, head of St. Tammany Corporation, the parish’s economic development agency, revealed that construction for the sprawling 159,000-square-foot facility is slated to commence in the second quarter of this year. While Costco has remained tight-lipped about the project specifics, Masingill hints at a potential opening towards the late third quarter.

Strategically located in the bustling Nord du Lac shopping district adjacent to Interstate 12, the new store is anticipated not only to enhance the shopping landscape but also to generate substantial employment. The opening of the store is expected to bring about 75 full-time jobs offering an average annual salary near $60,000, alongside 75 part-time positions.

The introduction of Costco into the region is projected to inject $60 million in new sales and property taxes into the local economy over the next decade, according to St. Tammany Corporation. This new establishment joins Costco’s existing location in Mid-City, New Orleans, expanding the retailer’s footprint in the region.

The Covington area, particularly the Nord du Lac and adjacent River Chase shopping districts, is already a retail hub featuring stores and restaurants like Kohl’s, Academy Sports and Outdoors, and Texas Roadhouse. The addition of Costco is set to amplify this retail synergy, attracting more shoppers and potentially spurring further developments.

Commercial real estate circles are abuzz with the news, as evidenced by Hayden Ingram, a commercial agent with Property One, noting increased interest in nearby properties due to the impending Costco launch. “Investors are excited that Costco’s going to be a neighbor,” said Ingram, highlighting the positive ripple effect expected from the store’s opening.

Moreover, the region is undergoing significant infrastructure improvements with a $189 million state project to expand Interstate 12. This enhancement aims to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly from shoppers frequenting the Nord du Lac and River Chase areas, further facilitating access to the new Costco.

As western St. Tammany’s commercial corridors continue to grow, the arrival of Costco represents a significant milestone for the community, promising a blend of employment opportunities, enhanced retail offerings, and increased tax revenues. Local residents and businesses alike are eagerly anticipating the doors opening to what promises to be another anchor in the parish’s flourishing commercial landscape.

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10th Annual Olde Town Pumpkin Fest

433 Erlanger Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458

October 7, 2023
11:00am – 4:00pm

 

Fun for the Whole Family – ponies, hay rides, food, entertainment, arts and crafts, inflatables, sticky wall, face painting and more!

Admission is free! There are ticketed activities that range from $1-$5. Food and drinks range from $1-$10.

 

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Rigolets Bait & Seafood
52250 US-90
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October 13, 2023
8:00am

Cash Prizes:

Redfish $1,000
Speckled Trout $1,000

Additional Prize Categories

Nothing over 27 inches

Black Drum
Flounder
Sheepshead
Junior
Ladies Division
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Pre-Registration Required – No On-Sight Registration

All anglers must be registered and paid for by 5:00PM, Friday, October 6, 2023.

 

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September 9, 2023
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July Food Truck Roundup

Abita Brewing Company
21084 Hwy 36.
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July 7, 2023
5:30pm – 8:30pm

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June 22, 2023
6:30am – 7:30pm

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22044 Main Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420

June 30, 2023
5:00pm – 9:00pm

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4th of July Weekend Celebration

The Anchor
407 St Tammany Street
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June 30, 2023
11:00am – 8:30pm

Live Music From 5PM – 8PM by Buzzy Beano & The Splinters

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4th of July Weekend Celebration

The Anchor
407 St Tammany Street
Madisonville, LA 70447

July 1, 2023
11:00am – 8:30pm

Live Music From 5PM – 8PM by Kracked Vinyl

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