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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: JEDCO unveils master plan for West Bank development
JEDCO unveils master plan for West Bank development
The JEDCO Board approved the adoption of the Churchill Technology & Business Park master plan in February. The plan calls…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Parish announces Facade Improvement Program projects
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish announces Facade Improvement Program projects
JEDCO and Jefferson Parish incentivized companies to upgrade their exterior storefronts to spur economic development.
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Learn More: US Foods breaks ground on expanded F. Christiana facility in Jefferson Parish
US Foods breaks ground on expanded F. Christiana facility in Jefferson Parish
JEDCO supported a state-of-the-art expansion with infrastructure improvements that will nearly triple the size of the current US Foods facility…
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish educational series supports small business owners
Jefferson Parish educational series supports small business owners
JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce created an educational series designed to support small business owners and help them…
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Learn More: JEDCO finances arts studio in Gretna
JEDCO finances arts studio in Gretna
JEDCO used the SBA 504 Loan Program to finance the construction of the brand new Creative Dance & Music Studio…
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Learn More: Jerry Bologna featured on LIVE UNITED Radio
Jerry Bologna featured on LIVE UNITED Radio
Our President & CEO was a guest on the LIVE UNITED podcast earlier this month. Take a listen.
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Learn More: Former Avondale Shipyard stirs to life with first sign of commerce in five years
Former Avondale Shipyard stirs to life with first sign of commerce in five years
Avondale Marine, which bought the idle Avondale Shipyard property last fall, has yet to open for cargo operations. But already…
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Learn More: JEDCO seeking Loan Specialist
JEDCO seeking Loan Specialist
Position Description The Loan Specialist ensures all programs comply with federal, state, parish and Jefferson Parish Economic Development (JEDCO) guidelines…
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Learn More: Business People of the Year
Business People of the Year
“I’m actually in a slight panic about what we’re going to do in 2019 as an encore,” said Jerry Bologna,…
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Learn More: JEDCO announces 2018 business award recipients at annual luncheon
JEDCO announces 2018 business award recipients at annual luncheon
(Kenner, LA) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) celebrated a successful year of economic development wins and initiatives…
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Learn More: Top 10 Stories of the Year
Top 10 Stories of the Year
Avondale Shipyard Project: #1…On Oct. 3, Avondale Marine LLC, a newly formed joint venture between Virginia-based T.Parker Host and Illinois-based…