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From OnPath Federal Credit Union Relocates Headquarters to Mandeville

How could OnPath's growth in Mandeville affect Slidell's local economy?

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Mandeville's corporate growth may boost Slidell's regional economy OnPath Federal Credit Union is relocating its headquarters to Mandeville and plans to hire more than 140 new employees in the coming years. This significant influx of jobs and capital into St. Tammany Parish is supported by the company's entry into an ad valorem tax abatement program with the parish. As Slidell is a neighboring city within St. Tammany Parish, this increased regional economic activity and demand for labor could stimulate local demand and competition in Slidell.

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  • OnPath plans to hire more than 140 new employees at the new Mandeville headquarters.nola.com
  • OnPath purchased the Mandeville building for nearly $11 million.nola.com
  • OnPath entered into an ad valorem tax abatement program with St. Tammany Parish.nola.com

Why it matters

For Slidell, the influx of capital and jobs from a major financial institution like OnPath represents a potential economic stimulus. Increased demand from new employees and corporate operations could translate into higher business activity, greater consumer spending, and increased competition for local labor in the parish.

St. Tammany Parish has been attracting businesses, particularly in logistics and distribution, in recent years. OnPath's move aligns with this trend of regional growth, positioning the parish, and its constituent cities like Slidell, as a growing economic hub in the New Orleans area.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific requirements must OnPath meet to maintain its tax abatement program?
  • How will the increased demand for labor in St. Tammany Parish affect housing costs in Slidell?

What would change this answer

OnPath hires significantly more than 140 employeesThe positive economic spillover effect on Slidell would become stronger and more certain.
The tax abatement program is reduced or revokedThe financial incentive for OnPath's growth in St. Tammany Parish would diminish, potentially limiting the regional economic boost.

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