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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: Elmwood experiences even more retail growth
Elmwood experiences even more retail growth
New business growth in Elmwood propels it to be one of the top sales tax revenue sites for Jefferson Parish.…
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Learn More: Elmwood is the heart of the food and beverage industry in Jefferson Parish
Elmwood is the heart of the food and beverage industry in Jefferson Parish
In a community where our culture is so closely tied to food and drinks, it makes sense that Jefferson Parish…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host seminar on small business financing
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host seminar on small business financing
Join JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce for a Prosper Jefferson seminar on access to capital and small business…
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Learn More: Stores shuffle locations inside Lakeside, but spokesman says its good for business
Stores shuffle locations inside Lakeside, but spokesman says its good for business
If you’ve walked around Lakeside Mall lately, you might have noticed some stores are switching retail spaces. Officials said the moves…
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Learn More: Agency offers plan to improve Jefferson Parish’s housing stock, but making it happen won’t be easy
Agency offers plan to improve Jefferson Parish’s housing stock, but making it happen won’t be easy
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission has published a strategic plan to help improve the parish’s aging housing stock, much…
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Learn More: JEDCO announces startup competition finalists
JEDCO announces startup competition finalists
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and First NBC Bank are pleased to introduce the five companies scheduled to…
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Learn More: Five JEDCO Challenge Finalists are Headed to Pitch during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
Five JEDCO Challenge Finalists are Headed to Pitch during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and First NBC Bank have announced finalists for the annual JEDCO Challenge, a pitch competition showcasing…
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Learn More: JEDCO releases plan to revitalize housing stock in Jefferson Parish
JEDCO releases plan to revitalize housing stock in Jefferson Parish
As part of the Jefferson EDGE 2020, JEDCO took a look at the Parish’s current housing stock and identified ways…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host business basics seminar
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host business basics seminar
There are some things all business owners should know. Whether you are just starting a business or celebrating 35 years…
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Learn More: Port of New Orleans Tour
Port of New Orleans Tour
The lower Mississippi River is the world’s busiest port system and the Port of New Orleans is right at the…