Algiers Economic Development Foundation - AEDF

Algiers Economic Development Foundation - AEDF The mission of AEDF is to help the Algiers community grow and prosper by being a catalyst for the business community.

The mission of AEDF is to help the Algiers community grow and prosper by being a catalyst for economic development.

AEDF Executive Director, LaVerne Toombs, will be representing and pitching Algiers in DC at the Community Engagement Exc...
06/18/2026

AEDF Executive Director, LaVerne Toombs, will be representing and pitching Algiers in DC at the Community Engagement Exchange Program (CEE), End of Program Workshop.

AEDF has partnered with the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) for many years and have welcomed numerous fellows into the organization, helping them gain nonprofit experience, and life experience, moving from all over the world to work in New Orleans.

While in DC, Ms. Toombs will be networking with leaders in the nonprofit space from all over the country that, similarly to AEDF, believe in the power of supporting our next generation of leaders.

Stay tuned for how you can watch Ms. Toombs’ presentation next Thursday, June 25.

Saturday, June 13, AEDF got to award our Algiers Career Education Development students for their completion of the progr...
06/17/2026

Saturday, June 13, AEDF got to award our Algiers Career Education Development students for their completion of the program.

The past 6 months getting to know these students and help them plan for the future has been an honor and a great privilege. AEDF prides ourself on contributing to the growth of Algiers, and that includes our youth. When we do right by our children and guide them in the right direction, they only bring good back to the community that shaped them.

Thank you to Senator Carter for spearheading ACED and continuing to be involved in the betterment of the program. Thank you Brandon Armant for being an exceptional keynote speaker. And thank you State Representative Delisha Boyd, Constable Edwin Shorty, and Clerk of 2nd City Court and Clerk of Criminal District Court, Darren Lombard, for showing up for these young students and embarking much needed wisdom as they enter this new chapter of life.

ACED students were also presented with proclamations from the House of Representatives, thanks to Rep. Boyd.

We are filled with joy knowing how readily people rally to pour into our youth.

Sandbag distributions throughout the city. Please check locations near you while supplies last.
06/17/2026

Sandbag distributions throughout the city. Please check locations near you while supplies last.

🚨 Summer Business Mixer Postponed 🚨The Algiers Economic Development Foundation and Chick-fil-A Algiers apologize for the...
06/16/2026

🚨 Summer Business Mixer Postponed 🚨

The Algiers Economic Development Foundation and Chick-fil-A Algiers apologize for the inconvenience, but due to severe weather we will be postponing tonight’s Summer Business Mixer.

Luckily, we have already set Tuesday, June 30, same time and place for the event.

If you have already RSVPED, your reservation will remain, if you have not, we will be keeping the RSVP link open until the 30th.

Again, we are very sorry for the last minute change of plans.

Stay dry, drive safe, we’ll see you Tuesday, June 30!

🚨 Calling all Algiers Business Owners!! 🚨The time has come, we are now accepting applicants for both food and market ven...
06/16/2026

🚨 Calling all Algiers Business Owners!! 🚨

The time has come, we are now accepting applicants for both food and market vendors for our Annual Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert.

Please email [email protected] or our Program Coordinator, Destiny Pouncy, [email protected] for more information on how to apply.

Join us in congratulating AEDF Executive Director, LaVerne Toombs for being appointed as Commissioner of the Audubon Nat...
06/12/2026

Join us in congratulating AEDF Executive Director, LaVerne Toombs for being appointed as Commissioner of the Audubon Nature Institute Board!

We have no doubt that LaVerne will do right by the Audubon Nature Institute as she has for AEDF.

Keep More, Owe Less: The Year-Round Tax Conversation is our topic for this month’s Small Business Workshop. Join us as w...
06/04/2026

Keep More, Owe Less: The Year-Round Tax Conversation is our topic for this month’s Small Business Workshop.

Join us as we learn how to understand our taxes all year long to limit the hassle come tax season. Weather your business is brand new or seen a tax season or two, there’s always more to learn.

You won’t want to miss this workshop lead by AEDF Board Secretary, Justin Williams, founder of Helping Hands Accounting Services!

🗓️ Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕔 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍2401 Westbend Pkwy, New Orleans, LA, 70114

🚨 There are some fantastic grant opportunities available this month that you won’t want to miss! 🚨If you believe your bu...
06/04/2026

🚨 There are some fantastic grant opportunities available this month that you won’t want to miss! 🚨

If you believe your business is right for any of these grants don’t hesitate to apply!

To close out this financial year for AEDF we are hosting our Summer Business Networking Mixer at your favorite chicken s...
06/01/2026

To close out this financial year for AEDF we are hosting our Summer Business Networking Mixer at your favorite chicken shop, . Join AEDF and the CFA family for an evening of insightful conversation and making connections.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕔5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍4130 General De Gaulle Dr., New Orleans, LA, 70131

You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to mingle with local business owners and entrepreneurs!

Friday, May 29, AEDF had the honor to be apart of celebrating the brisk recovery of Olive Branch Cafe and witness the lo...
06/01/2026

Friday, May 29, AEDF had the honor to be apart of celebrating the brisk recovery of Olive Branch Cafe and witness the love and warmth that the Algiers community has to offer one another.

Thank you to Councilman Freddie III, State Representative Delisha Boyd, Senator Gary Carter, Congressman Troy Carter, Old Algiers Main Street, and Algiers Neighborhood Presidents Council for coming together with us to embrace Olive Branch Cafe and Rusty Autry. As AEDF Executive Director, LaVerne Toombs, stated, the fact that no OBC staff or customers were injured in the incident, and how quickly the community rallied to help Rusty rebuild is an absolute miracle.

We can’t wait to see the progression of the rebuilding of OBC dining room in the weeks to come.

Address

2401 Westbend Parkway, #3020
New Orleans, LA
70114

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15043626436

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