Business Incubator
JEDCO began foundation work on its new technology incubator on the JEDCO campus at Churchill Technology & Business Park in Avondale. This state-of-the-art facility is being financed with a $2 million grant from the Community Development Block Grant's Disaster Recovery Program for construction and will include flexible workspaces, technology enhancements including video conferencing and a backup generator for fail-safe power.
As one of Churchill Technology & Business Park's first structures, the incubator will be a stand-alone building included as part of the JEDCO campus housing its administrative offices and finance building. All three buildings are expected to obtain LEED certification rated by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, provides an independent, third-party verification that the buildings will meet the highest green building and performance measures. The incubator broke ground in February and is expected to be online by October 2010.
Operated by JEDCO, the incubator will work with early stage technology-based companies providing opportunities for entrepreneurs to commercialize their ideas and produce successful, financially viable businesses. Incubator tenants will have access to an array of business development services and resources to help accelerate growth including education and networking events, marketing and communications assistance, consulting services and professional administrative support.
Graduation takes place when a company achieves a level of financial and corporate growth that enables it to leave the incubator and become a freestanding business. JEDCO will continue to provide ongoing services to program graduates including consulting, marketing and educational services.
JEDCO Technology Incubator (map)
700 Churchill Blvd. (@ Nicolle Blvd.)
Avondale, LA 70092
Services Include:
- Well-located quality office space
- Professional administrative assistance
- Consulting services
- Networking opportunities
- Conference and meeting rooms
- Photocopying and fax services
- Building security
- Parking
- Janitorial service
And more...
