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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 Incubator Tenant Receives Angel Funding
JEDCO Incubator Tenant Receives Angel Funding
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is proud to announce that Crescent Unmanned Systems, LLC is the recent recipient…
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Learn More: FDIC and SBA Team Up to Offer Financial Education and Mentoring Support to New and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
FDIC and SBA Team Up to Offer Financial Education and Mentoring Support to New and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and U.S. Small Business Administration today announced new resources to support small businesses across the…
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Learn More: Focus on Geocent
Focus on Geocent
“We started our first business in the JEDCO incubator over 20 years ago and have continued to work with JEDCO…
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Learn More: Focus on NOLA Motorsports
Focus on NOLA Motorsports
“We looked at five parishes as possible locations for our business. JEDCO was first to respond, and they also helped…
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Learn More: Focus on MMI Culinary Services
Focus on MMI Culinary Services
“Thanks to JEDCO’s assistance in expanding our plant operations, we are now equipped with a state-of-the-art facility, allowing us to…
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Learn More: Focus on Crescent Unmanned Systems
Focus on Crescent Unmanned Systems
“We’re excited to be a part of the JEDCO Business Innovation Center. JEDCO offers us the ability to grow and…
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Learn More: Angel Investor Tax Credit
Angel Investor Tax Credit
Provides a refundable tax credit for early stages of investment in Louisiana-based start-up businesses by allowing an accredited investor to…
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Learn More: Research & Development Tax Credit
Research & Development Tax Credit
The R&D tax credit encourages Louisiana businesses to invest in and increase their existing levels of R&D by offering tax…
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Learn More: Entertainment Industry Tax Credits
Entertainment Industry Tax Credits
Louisiana offers tax incentive programs designed to encourage motion picture, sound recording, musical and theatrical, and digital interactive media production…
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Learn More: Inventory Tax Credit Program
Inventory Tax Credit Program
Established in 1991, this program allows ad valorem taxes levied on business inventories to be credited toward state income and…
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Learn More: Restoration Tax Abatement (RTA) Program
Restoration Tax Abatement (RTA) Program
Commercial property owners and homeowners who expand, restore or improve an existing structure located in a Downtown Development District, Economic…
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Learn More: Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP)
Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP)
The Industrial Property Tax Exemption abates, up to ten years, local property taxes (ad valorem) on a manufacturer’s new investment…