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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 announces sixth annual JEDCO Challenge
JEDCO announces sixth annual JEDCO Challenge
The local entrepreneurial community has been buzzing more than usual over the last few days as the city is in…
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Learn More: Ochsner marks opening of new West Campus facility on Jefferson Highway
Ochsner marks opening of new West Campus facility on Jefferson Highway
The latest piece of Ochsner Medical Center’s growing puzzle was unveiled Thursday: The new West Campus, an eight-acre expansion of…
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Learn More: Fuji Oil picks Jefferson Parish for $70 million processing site, 39 jobs
Fuji Oil picks Jefferson Parish for $70 million processing site, 39 jobs
A site near the former Avondale Shipyard has been chosen for a $70 million vegetable oil processing facility that will…
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Learn More: Fuji Vegetable Oil to build $70 million processing facility in Jefferson Parish
Fuji Vegetable Oil to build $70 million processing facility in Jefferson Parish
We are thrilled to welcome Fuji Vegetable Oil to Jefferson Parish. The global company will create 39 high-paying jobs and…
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Learn More: Greater Lakeside Corporation to be 2018 JEDCO Challenge title sponsor
Greater Lakeside Corporation to be 2018 JEDCO Challenge title sponsor
JEDCO is excited to announce its newest partnership. The 2018 JEDCO Challenge will be sponsored by Greater Lakeside Corporation and…
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Learn More: Perkins + Will firm selected to develop Avondale business park master plan
Perkins + Will firm selected to develop Avondale business park master plan
Following a public request for proposals process, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has selected Perkins+Will to develop a master…
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Learn More: JEDCO selects award-winning firm to develop Churchill Technology & Business Park master plan
JEDCO selects award-winning firm to develop Churchill Technology & Business Park master plan
(AVONDALE, La) – Following a public Request for Proposals (RFP) process, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has selected Perkins+Will to…
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Learn More: JEDCO honored by the University of New Orleans
JEDCO honored by the University of New Orleans
The University of New Orleans honored JEDCO in its inaugural UNO 25 class, a group of businesses led by UNO…
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Learn More: Avondale Shipyard Talks Continue
Avondale Shipyard Talks Continue
It was a haven for good paying jobs for decades, so could 2018 be the year the closed Avondale Shipyard…
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Learn More: Year in Review: Former Avondale Shipyard sale, Metairie Road developments top Jefferson Parish news
Year in Review: Former Avondale Shipyard sale, Metairie Road developments top Jefferson Parish news
New Orleans CityBusiness takes a look back at the biggest business stories in 2017. Several JEDCO projects top the list.…