Where MORE is Possible
There are many reasons why both global corporations and homegrown businesses choose to put down roots in JP.
We invite you to discover more, grow more, thrive more, be more…here in Jefferson Parish.
A global competitor in technology, industry, and logistics, Jefferson Parish is located at the crossroads of major international river, rail, and air hubs. Offering an unmatched level of accessibility, natural beauty, and cultural richness, it harmoniously blends history, innovation, and quality of life, making it a dynamic destination for businesses and a welcoming home for families.
JP welcomes a growing ecosystem of businesses that seek to realize the benefits of suburban, lower-cost living, combined with big city amenities. With community-wide priorities in high-quality education, comprehensive safety measures, and exceptional healthcare, JP offers an ideal environment where businesses and families can thrive.
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JEDCO, Jefferson Parish celebrated the grand opening of Perrone and Sons new production facility, expansion of Progress Grocery Culinary, LLC (Metairie, LA) – Perrone and Sons, LLC, a fourth generation, family-owned food distribution and production facility with deep roots in Greater New Orleans, celebrated the grand opening of its new production facility in Jefferson Parish on Tuesday. The Jefferson Parish … Read more »
JEFFERSON PARISH, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined state, regional, and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of an expansive new headquarters for one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast on Thursday. RNGD (pronounced renegade), a leader in commercial construction and design, invested $25 million to consolidate its Southeast Region campus in Jefferson Parish. … Read more »
(GRETNA, LA) – On Friday, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in partnership with Jefferson Parish, the City of Gretna, and Formwork Development, celebrated the grand opening of Primary Workspace, a modern coworking and event venue built within a historic 1911 schoolhouse that sat mostly vacant in downtown Gretna for over 50 years. The development was conducted in a … Read more »
UBE C1 Chemicals America, Inc. will provide the first domestic U.S. supply of materials needed for a greener future (WAGGAMAN, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in coordination with Jefferson Parish, Cornerstone Energy Park, and Gray Construction, celebrated the groundbreaking of a $500 million manufacturing facility in Jefferson Parish on Thursday. Located in Cornerstone Energy Park, UBE … Read more »
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