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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: The “Cha-Cha” Progress Of New Orleans Is Still Progress!
The “Cha-Cha” Progress Of New Orleans Is Still Progress!
Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc, joins Newell to give updates on economic development in the New Orleans…
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Learn More: Business is booming in Jefferson! JEDCO CEO visits the Newell Normand Show!
Business is booming in Jefferson! JEDCO CEO visits the Newell Normand Show!
Jerry Bologna, Executive Director of JEDCO (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission), joins Newell to talk about big economic development projects…
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Learn More: U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AWARDS JEDCO $1.5 MILLION FOR JEDGROW PROGRAM
U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AWARDS JEDCO $1.5 MILLION FOR JEDGROW PROGRAM
(AVONDALE, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) received a $1.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant from…
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Learn More: Ian McNulty: Metairie sushi hot spot Yakuza House expands with room to feast, snack, drink
Ian McNulty: Metairie sushi hot spot Yakuza House expands with room to feast, snack, drink
This week, Yakuza House opened the doors at a new location that is indeed exponentially larger but is also designed…
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Learn More: Avondale Shipyard gets a new name as owners “relaunch” in search of new tenants
Avondale Shipyard gets a new name as owners “relaunch” in search of new tenants
The ‘grand-reopening’ of Avondale follows years of setbacks due to high water, the pandemic and Hurricane Ida. CLICK HERE TO…
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Learn More: ‘Totally different’: Inside the redevelopment of Avondale Shipyard
‘Totally different’: Inside the redevelopment of Avondale Shipyard
Nearly a decade since its closure, the site of the former Avondale Shipyard is open for new business and in…
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Learn More: JEDCO celebrates launch of Avondale Global Gateway
JEDCO celebrates launch of Avondale Global Gateway
A new era begins at the former Avondale Shipyards site as the development moves to position itself as a global…
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Learn More: JEDCO’s Ready & Resilient Webinar Series helps business owners stay In the Know during Hurricane Season
JEDCO’s Ready & Resilient Webinar Series helps business owners stay In the Know during Hurricane Season
Watch the webinar recordings from JEDCO’s Ready & Resilient series to stay as prepared as possible during the 2022 Hurricane…
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Learn More: JEDCO receives Excellence in Economic Development Awards from International Economic Development Council
JEDCO receives Excellence in Economic Development Awards from International Economic Development Council
(Avondale, LA) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) received international recognition for excellence and innovation in economic development…
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish Pulse: Habitat for Humanity
Jefferson Parish Pulse: Habitat for Humanity
This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we interview Marguerite Oestreicher, Executive Director of the New Orleans Area Habitat for…
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Learn More: US Foods Completes Expansion of Distribution Center in Marrero
US Foods Completes Expansion of Distribution Center in Marrero
US Foods Holding Corp. said Monday it has completed the expansion of its distribution center in Marrero. Read More>>
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Learn More: It’s National Read A Book Day! Here Are A Few Book Recommendations from the JEDCO Staff:
It’s National Read A Book Day! Here Are A Few Book Recommendations from the JEDCO Staff:
September 6th is National Read A Book Day, which encourages us to take time out of our busy lives and…