Tangipahoa Parish
A Logistical Dream
Located in Southeast Louisiana between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa Parish occupies approximately 790 square miles of ecologically diverse land, making it a great home for companies in the agriculture and manufacturing industries. The area can be easily accessed by multiple modes of transportation, including three major interstate highways, freight rail, navigable waterways/ports, motor freight, and three nearby airports. Furthermore, employers enjoy access to the talent and resources of Southeastern Louisiana University, the 3rd largest higher education institution in Louisiana, which sits in downtown Hammond.
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Northshore Regional Airport
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport in Tangipahoa Parish is the largest general aviation airport on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, and Home to the Blackhawk Helicopters. It is ideally located off of Interstates 55 and 12, just 55 miles north of New Orleans, 45 miles east of Baton Rouge, and 90 miles west of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With dual lighted runways, more than 900-acre airfield, and a new air traffic control tower completed in 2014, Hammond Northshore Regional Airport is fully equipped to handle large aircraft and is open to general, corporate, and military aircraft. It currently has over 90 based aircraft with room for 195 single engine, light twin, and corporate aircraft at competitive prices. Also located on the airfield is unimproved land for development by corporate or private aviation individuals.
Higher Education Hub
Tangipahoa Parish is home to Southeastern Louisiana University Northshore Technical Community College, and Compass Career College, and there are 13 additional universities, colleges, and community colleges within an hour’s drive, making Tangipahoa a strong community for higher education and workforce development. • Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting more than 15,600 students and more than 60 degree programs, though its close-knit community of engaged learners makes Southeastern feel like a smaller college. • Northshore Technical Community College is committed to providing quality workforce training and transfer opportunities by awarding associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates to students seeking a competitive edge in today’s global economy. • Compass Career College is an open-admission, state-approved proprietary school of vocational learning. Compass concentrates on the fields of Allied Health, Practical Nursing, Welding, and Cosmetology.
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