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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: EDA Revolving Loan Fund
EDA Revolving Loan Fund
The program is designed to assist small business expansion projects by leveraging private funds with low-cost, fully amortized term loan…
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Learn More: Louisiana Revolving Capital Fund (LRCF)
Louisiana Revolving Capital Fund (LRCF)
This loan program is designed to support small business and to promote economic development in the community. Loan amounts range…
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Learn More: HUD Community Development Block Grant – Revolving Loan Fund
HUD Community Development Block Grant – Revolving Loan Fund
This loan program is designed to promote economic development by providing financing to businesses that will create jobs for low-to-moderate…
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Learn More: Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs)
Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs)
JEDCO is authorized to issue long-term fixed-asset, taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds to acquire land, to construct, to purchase or…
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Learn More: Innovation Loan and Technical Assistance Program (ILTAP)
Innovation Loan and Technical Assistance Program (ILTAP)
The Innovation Loan and Technical Assistance Progran (ILTAP) is design to provide assistance to small business that are currently located…
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Learn More: Opportunity Zone
Opportunity Zone
The Opportunity Zone program is a new community and economic development tool established by Congress that allows investments in certain…
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Learn More: JEDCO Reaccredited by the International Economic Development Council
JEDCO Reaccredited by the International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced that the Jefferson Economic Development Commission has once again been recognized as one…
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Learn More: Crosby Media joins start-ups in JEDCO’s Business Innovation Center
Crosby Media joins start-ups in JEDCO’s Business Innovation Center
Crosby Media, LLC, is the latest start-up to join the incubator which opened its doors in 2011. Crosby Media provides…
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Learn More: JEDCO welcomes new tenant to the Business Innovation Center
JEDCO welcomes new tenant to the Business Innovation Center
Crescent Unmanned Systems, LLC, has become the 5th tenant in JEDCO’s Business Innovation Center located within the Churchill Technology &…
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Learn More: Louisiana’s agreement with Huntington Ingalls helps to secure the future of Avondale
Louisiana’s agreement with Huntington Ingalls helps to secure the future of Avondale
On Tuesday, October 18, 2011, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and Huntington Ingalls Industries’ President and CEO Mike Petters announced a…
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Learn More: Freshy Foods to bring 200 jobs to Jefferson Parish
Freshy Foods to bring 200 jobs to Jefferson Parish
“Freshy Foods”, a new USDA fresh food manufacturing facility, will announce its official launch at Noon on Monday, October 10,…
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Learn More: Jerry Bologna, JEDCO, Receives New Economic Development Professional Award
Jerry Bologna, JEDCO, Receives New Economic Development Professional Award
Jerry Bologna, Deputy Director of Economic Development Services at the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission was awarded with the Outstanding…