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Across Jefferson Parish, JEDCO is helping businesses grow, projects take shape, and ideas move forward. Explore our latest press releases, news coverage, and multimedia stories to stay connected to the momentum.
For media inquiries, contact Kelsey Scram, Chief Marketing Officer.
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Learn More: Why should businesses relocate to Jefferson Parish? New marketing campaign will make the pitch.
Why should businesses relocate to Jefferson Parish? New marketing campaign will make the pitch.
JEDCO to lead initiative, with $110K infusion from Jefferson Parish Council READ MORE>>
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Learn More: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:
FION Productions LLCFor Women’s History Month we spoke with Kimberly Dilosa a.k.a “TheGawdMotherofNOLA”, founder of FION Productions LLC., a social enterprise born…
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Learn More: New collaboration in Jefferson Parish to develop offshore wind energy
New collaboration in Jefferson Parish to develop offshore wind energy
Our CEO, Jerry Bologna, discusses the new Shell Gulf Wind Technology Accelerator Center on WWL. Listen Here>>
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Learn More: GULF WIND TECHNOLOGY AND SHELL COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY HUB AT AVONDALE GLOBAL GATEWAY
GULF WIND TECHNOLOGY AND SHELL COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY HUB AT AVONDALE GLOBAL GATEWAY
$10 million investment will create 84 new jobs in Jefferson Parish AVONDALE, La. – In an effort to advance offshore…
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Learn More: Business Spotlight: Akasia’s Cafe
Business Spotlight: Akasia’s Cafe
What sets your business apart from others like it? Comfort Food in our own neighborhood on a major highway!…
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Learn More: Port of Louisiana on track to buy former Avondale shipyards site
Port of Louisiana on track to buy former Avondale shipyards site
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The sprawling Port of South Louisiana wants to own the former Avondale shipyards site which was…
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Learn More: Local News Port of South Louisiana purchases former Avondale Shipyard
Local News Port of South Louisiana purchases former Avondale Shipyard
AVONDALE, La. — The Port of South Louisiana announced it is in the process of buying what was once Avondale…
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Learn More: Port of South Louisiana agrees to buy Avondale Global Gateway for $445M
Port of South Louisiana agrees to buy Avondale Global Gateway for $445M
The Port of South Louisiana has agreed to buy the former Avondale shipyard site for $445 million from the Virginia-based…
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish High School, No. 1 in Louisiana, finally gets a gymnasium
Jefferson Parish High School, No. 1 in Louisiana, finally gets a gymnasium
Almost a decade after it moved to a new campus near Avondale, Louisiana’s top-ranked public high school finally has its…
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Learn More: PFTSTA Activity Center Opens in Churchill Park
PFTSTA Activity Center Opens in Churchill Park
On Dec. 13, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, in partnership with Jefferson Parish Schools and local elected officials, celebrated…
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Learn More: JEDCO RESPONDS TO TORNADO DAMAGE, PROVIDES RESOURCES TO AID IN BUSINESS RECOVERY
JEDCO RESPONDS TO TORNADO DAMAGE, PROVIDES RESOURCES TO AID IN BUSINESS RECOVERY
Immediately following the December 2022 tornadoes in Jefferson Parish, JEDCO activated its crisis response plan to connect impacted businesses with…