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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: 2017 by the Numbers
2017 by the Numbers
Check out our latest infographic which highlights JEDCO’s 2017 greatest hits by the numbers.
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Learn More: New Orleans’ biggest 2017 business stories
New Orleans’ biggest 2017 business stories
New direct international flights help the New Orleans International Airport have a record-breaking year. The regional medical industry continues to…
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Learn More: JEDCO President & CEO achieved economic development designation
JEDCO President & CEO achieved economic development designation
Jerry Bologna, JEDCO’s President & CEO, recently achieved his re-certification through the International Economic Development Council.
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Learn More: Happy Holidays from all of us at JEDCO
Happy Holidays from all of us at JEDCO
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when at Churchill Park, The JEDCO employees were still meeting benchmarks. It had been a…
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Learn More: JEDCO recognizes 2017 business award recipients
JEDCO recognizes 2017 business award recipients
JEDCO recognized several businesses and business leaders at its 2017 Annual Luncheon on December 5th.
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish launches effort to spruce up Fat City, Jefferson Highway corridor
Jefferson Parish launches effort to spruce up Fat City, Jefferson Highway corridor
Working in conjunction with the Jefferson Economic Development Commission, known as JEDCO, Jefferson Parish officials have begun a façade improvement…
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Learn More: JEDCO Vice President recognized as a 2017 New Orleans CityBusiness Women of the Year honoree
JEDCO Vice President recognized as a 2017 New Orleans CityBusiness Women of the Year honoree
Congratulations to our Vice President & COO, Lacey Bordelon. She joins the ranks of many other talented and innovative women…
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Learn More: Metairie named one of the best places to live in the country
Metairie named one of the best places to live in the country
Although it’s not officially a city, Metairie has been named one of America’s 50 Best Cities to Live. New Orleans’…
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Learn More: JEDCO announces Facade Improvement Program to stimulate economy
JEDCO announces Facade Improvement Program to stimulate economy
Businesses in two high-growth areas of Jefferson Parish will have an opportunity to freshen up their building facades with help…
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Learn More: Deteriorating Hope Haven campus in Marrero could see new life with Parish renovations
Deteriorating Hope Haven campus in Marrero could see new life with Parish renovations
Once a bastion of hope for young orphaned children, the Spanish Renaissance-style buildings that make up the now vacant and…
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Learn More: Who will develop Jefferson Parish’s ‘last frontier’ of green space?
Who will develop Jefferson Parish’s ‘last frontier’ of green space?
The nearly 500-acre Churchill Technology and Business Park in Avondale has been described as part of the “last frontier” in…
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Learn More: JEDCO seeking proposals to develop master plan for Churchill Technology & Business Park
JEDCO seeking proposals to develop master plan for Churchill Technology & Business Park
JEDCO is on the hunt for a qualified firm (or team of firms) to develop a master plan for the…