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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, Jefferson Parish to host seminar aimed at simplifying starting a new business
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish to host seminar aimed at simplifying starting a new business
Start Here! seminar will help business owners map out a plan to open quickly and efficiently in Jefferson Parish …
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Learn More: A new pilot program hopes to boost Jefferson Parish’s curb appeal with $8,500 grants
A new pilot program hopes to boost Jefferson Parish’s curb appeal with $8,500 grants
More than half of Jefferson Parish’s housing stock was built in the 1960s and 70s — and it’s showing its…
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish has a pilot program to improve how homes look
Jefferson Parish has a pilot program to improve how homes look
Tommy talks with Jerry Bologna, Executive Director of JEDCO (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission). >> LISTEN HERE<<
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Learn More: JEDCO hosts SBA Business Recovery Center to help businesses impacted by severe or extreme drought
JEDCO hosts SBA Business Recovery Center to help businesses impacted by severe or extreme drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a Business Recovery Center in Churchill Park, located in Avondale, La, to provide…
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Learn More: Japanese Chemical Company UBE Announces $500 Million Investment to Build Louisiana Facility to Serve Growing EV Battery Market
Japanese Chemical Company UBE Announces $500 Million Investment to Build Louisiana Facility to Serve Growing EV Battery Market
(JEFFERSON, La) — Japanese chemical company UBE Corporation announced it will invest $500 million to establish the first U.S. manufacturing…
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Learn More: JEDCO, HOST celebrate grand opening of $2M gate complex at Avondale Global Gateway
JEDCO, HOST celebrate grand opening of $2M gate complex at Avondale Global Gateway
Refurbished Gate Complex offers increased throughput, improved efficiency and faster turnaround time for customers and suppliers AVONDALE, La. (February 27,…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber announce 2024 Prosper Jefferson seminar series lineup
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber announce 2024 Prosper Jefferson seminar series lineup
(AVONDALE, La) — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce…
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Learn More: NOLA Sports Center celebrates grand opening of indoor soccer facility at Butch Duhe Playground Gymnasium
NOLA Sports Center celebrates grand opening of indoor soccer facility at Butch Duhe Playground Gymnasium
The indoor soccer company entered into a public-private partnership with the City of Kenner in order to operate out of…
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Learn More: JEDCO celebrates over 30 years of lending at 2024 Annual Luncheon
JEDCO celebrates over 30 years of lending at 2024 Annual Luncheon
The 2023 JEDCO Annual Luncheon, sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, is JEDCO’s largest event of the year,…
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Learn More: Grand Isle is now a hub for specialty Louisiana oysters
Grand Isle is now a hub for specialty Louisiana oysters
JEDCO, the Jefferson Parish economic development agency, recently led a boat expedition to bring restaurant chefs to meet oyster farmers…