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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: CRIME IN JEFFERSON PARISH IS AT ITS LOWEST SINCE THE 1970S, A NEW RECORD, DATA SHOWS
CRIME IN JEFFERSON PARISH IS AT ITS LOWEST SINCE THE 1970S, A NEW RECORD, DATA SHOWS
Serious crime in unincorporated Jefferson Parish hit a record low in 2024, with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office reporting the…
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Learn More: Historic Family-Owned Business Expands Its Footprint in Jefferson Parish One Week After Bicentennial
Historic Family-Owned Business Expands Its Footprint in Jefferson Parish One Week After Bicentennial
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish celebrated the grand opening of Perrone and Sons new production facility, expansion of Progress Grocery Culinary, LLC…
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Learn More: HERE ARE SOME NEW PROJECTS TAKING PLACE IN JEFFERSON PARISH IN 2025!
HERE ARE SOME NEW PROJECTS TAKING PLACE IN JEFFERSON PARISH IN 2025!
Jerry Bologna, President & CEO of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, joins Newell to talk about the various manufacturing…
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Learn More: RNGD Opens New Headquarters Campus in Jefferson Parish, Expanding Commitment to Greater New Orleans and Louisiana
RNGD Opens New Headquarters Campus in Jefferson Parish, Expanding Commitment to Greater New Orleans and Louisiana
JEFFERSON PARISH, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined state, regional, and local leaders to celebrate the…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Parish Celebrate Grand Opening of Primary Workspace in Historic Downtown Gretna
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish Celebrate Grand Opening of Primary Workspace in Historic Downtown Gretna
(GRETNA, LA) – On Friday, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in partnership with Jefferson Parish, the City of…
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Learn More: RNGD UNVEILS $25 MILLION, 14-ACRE HEADQUARTERS CAMPUS IN JEFFERSON PARISH
RNGD UNVEILS $25 MILLION, 14-ACRE HEADQUARTERS CAMPUS IN JEFFERSON PARISH
In a significant boost to the Greater New Orleans construction landscape, construction and design firm RNGD, founded in New Orleans…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Parish Leaders Breaks Ground on $500 Million Manufacturing Facility to Serve Growing EV Battery Market
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish Leaders Breaks Ground on $500 Million Manufacturing Facility to Serve Growing EV Battery Market
UBE C1 Chemicals America, Inc. will provide the first domestic U.S. supply of materials needed for a greener future (WAGGAMAN,…
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Learn More: LOCAL CONSTRUCTION FIRM OPENS 14-ACRE, $25M HEADQUARTERS IN JEFFERSON PARISH
LOCAL CONSTRUCTION FIRM OPENS 14-ACRE, $25M HEADQUARTERS IN JEFFERSON PARISH
It will integrate the company’s construction and manufacturing operations, training center and corporate headquarters.READ MORE HERE>>
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Learn More: COMPANY INVESTS HALF-A-BILLION DOLLARS IN JEFFERSON PARISH
COMPANY INVESTS HALF-A-BILLION DOLLARS IN JEFFERSON PARISH
A new manufacturing plant is investing half a billion dollars in the Westbank of Jefferson Parish. READ MORE HERE>>