GNO, Inc. Sunday Night Highlight – A Sweet Win for St. Bernard 🍭

I hope everyone had a celebratory Mother’s Day!  Thanks to all the moms out there. ❤️

Now for the news:
For 117 years, Domino has been refining sugar in St. Bernard Parish.  Now, with its largest capital investment ever, Domino’s parent, American Sugar Refining (ASR), is committing to the next 100 years.

Domino will invest $785 million in the ​Chalmette Refinery to introduce modernized refining capabilities designed to improve reliability, reduce energy and water consumption, and support future demand.  The project will help retain 500 jobs, while creating over 50 new direct and indirect jobs.

Greater New Orleans, Inc. worked closely with ASR, Louisiana Economic Development, and St. Bernard officials on regulations, incentives, and workforce to help secure the win for St. Bernard and the region.
“Domino Sugar has operated in Arabi for over 100 years and has consistently been recognized as one of St. Bernard Parish’s top employers and taxpayers,” St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes said. “This project represents another significant investment in St. Bernard, helping to secure existing jobs while creating new ones. I am extremely proud to support American Sugar Refining, Inc. while they continue to make St. Bernard Parish a better place to live and work.”

Construction is underway, with completion of the first phase and commercial operations anticipated in 2028.