JEDCO Reveals Grand Isle Jewels Off-Bottom Oyster Brand
April 23rd, 2025
Umbrella brand launches local seafood innovators to national market To download pictures and video, click here. No courtesy required. GRAND ISLE, La. – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joins all Grand Isle off-bottom oyster farmers, Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Sea Grant, the Grand Isle Port Commission and the Town of Grand Isle to announce the launch of “Grand … Read more »
JEDCO Celebrates Grand Opening of Beautification and Redevelopment Project in Jefferson Parish
April 15th, 2025
Redamo Suites breathes new life into underutilized property on Jefferson Highway (METAIRIE, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and Jefferson Parish leaders joined Genard Company and Safe Space Companies on Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of Redamo Suites, a new boutique hotel that brings high-quality hospitality options to the region. Developed on a previously underutilized site … Read more »
Leading Early Childhood Education Center Celebrates Expansion in Jefferson Parish
April 10th, 2025
Grand opening of fifth building on the Beary Cherry Tree campus directly supports economic and workforce development (METAIRIE, La) – On Thursday, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce joined Parish leaders to celebrate the expansion of a leading early childhood education center in Metairie. Beary Cherry Tree opened a new 4,000-square-foot building on … Read more »
Global Leader in the Automotive Lighting Industry Breaks Ground on New Showroom in Fat City
April 1st, 2025
ORACLE Lighting expands its footprint and creates new jobs in Jefferson Parish (METAIRIE, La) — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined Jefferson Parish leaders and partners to celebrate the expansion of ORACLE Lighting, a global leader in automotive lighting innovation, in Fat City on Tuesday. The automotive lighting manufacturer broke ground on a new 15,000 square-foot showroom, investing … Read more »
Historic Family-Owned Business Expands Its Footprint in Jefferson Parish One Week After Bicentennial
February 18th, 2025
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish celebrated the grand opening of Perrone and Sons new production facility, expansion of Progress Grocery Culinary, LLC (Metairie, LA) – Perrone and Sons, LLC, a fourth generation, family-owned food distribution and production facility with deep roots in Greater New Orleans, celebrated the grand opening of its new production facility in Jefferson Parish on Tuesday. The Jefferson Parish … Read more »
RNGD Opens New Headquarters Campus in Jefferson Parish, Expanding Commitment to Greater New Orleans and Louisiana
February 17th, 2025
JEFFERSON PARISH, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined state, regional, and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of an expansive new headquarters for one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast on Thursday. RNGD (pronounced renegade), a leader in commercial construction and design, invested $25 million to consolidate its Southeast Region campus in Jefferson Parish. … Read more »
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish Celebrate Grand Opening of Primary Workspace in Historic Downtown Gretna
February 14th, 2025
(GRETNA, LA) – On Friday, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in partnership with Jefferson Parish, the City of Gretna, and Formwork Development, celebrated the grand opening of Primary Workspace, a modern coworking and event venue built within a historic 1911 schoolhouse that sat mostly vacant in downtown Gretna for over 50 years. The development was conducted in a … Read more »
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish Leaders Breaks Ground on $500 Million Manufacturing Facility to Serve Growing EV Battery Market
February 13th, 2025
UBE C1 Chemicals America, Inc. will provide the first domestic U.S. supply of materials needed for a greener future (WAGGAMAN, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in coordination with Jefferson Parish, Cornerstone Energy Park, and Gray Construction, celebrated the groundbreaking of a $500 million manufacturing facility in Jefferson Parish on Thursday. Located in Cornerstone Energy Park, UBE … Read more »
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber announce 2025 Prosper Jefferson seminar series lineup
January 29th, 2025
(AVONDALE, La) — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the 2025 Prosper Jefferson event lineup. JEDCO and the Chamber will host eight Prosper Jefferson seminars this year, featuring experts from around the Greater New Orleans region. Each seminar will highlight an informational topic to assist our local businesses in … Read more »
Jefferson Parish to “Light Up The Night” in Honor of the Bicentennial
January 29th, 2025
Community encouraged to illuminate homes and businesses with blue and orange lights on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 (JEFFERSON PARISH, La) — In celebration of Jefferson Parish’s Bicentennial, businesses and residents are invited to participate in a special “Light Up the Night” event on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 by illuminating their homes, buildings and businesses with blue and orange lights. Many local civic and … Read more »
JEDCO Recognizes 2024 Business Award Recipients at End-Of-Year Event
December 12th, 2024
Economic development organization celebrates annual progress and successes (Kenner, LA) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) recognized key businesses and business leaders who helped shape the local economic landscape in 2024 at its annual year-end meeting. The 2024 JEDCO Annual Luncheon, sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, is JEDCO’s largest event of the year. JEDCO celebrated three award … Read more »
JEDCO’s new marketing campaign invites prospective businesses and residents to experience MORE HERE in Jefferson Parish
December 5th, 2024
Welcome to JP! Jefferson Parish is the ideal environment for a growing ecosystem of businesses considering relocation or expansion. A global competitor in technology, manufacturing, and logistics, JP is located at the crossroads of major international river, rail, and air hubs. The MORE HERE campaign aims to shine a spotlight on the ways in which Jefferson Parish harmoniously blends history, innovation, and quality of life, making it a dynamic destination for businesses and a welcoming home for families. Through the campaign, JEDCO invites business owners to explore a community where “more” is possible. Read more »
Churchill Technology & Business Park receives development-ready certification from Louisiana Economic Development
November 21st, 2024
LED Certified Site designation will amplify Churchill Park as a premier location for new project development in Louisiana (AVONDALE, La) – Churchill Technology and Business Park, a 480-acre master-planned property on the West Bank, was recently designated as a Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Site. This prestigious designation promotes a 25-acre site within Churchill Park as a competitive property that … Read more »
JEDCO, JP Schools Generate Interest In Manufacturing Careers During Annual Manufacturing Week
October 10th, 2024
Students toured local manufacturing facilities to learn about high-paying, high-impact jobs in key Jefferson Parish industries (JEFFERSON PARISH, La) — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and Jefferson Parish School System (JP Schools) teamed up during National Manufacturing Week to provide a multi-day, hands on educational experience designed to connect students to skilled career options in the advanced manufacturing … Read more »
JEDCO Celebrates Groundbreaking Of New Mixed-Use Complex In The City Of Gretna
October 4th, 2024
Project set to be a major economic driver for the area, will house Port Orleans Brewing Co. second location and Avo Taco restaurant (Gretna, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in coordination with District 1 Councilman Marion Edwards and Mayor Belinda Constant, broke ground on a new mixed-use development in the City of Gretna on Friday. … Read more »
JEDCO Receives Grant Funding to Build Greater New Orleans Food & Beverage Incubator in Churchill Park
October 2nd, 2024
Facility will be the only one of its kind in the Greater New Orleans area (AVONDALE, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined federal, state, and local officials in Churchill Technology and Business Park to celebrate the first step in building a Food & Beverage (F&B) Incubator in Jefferson Parish on Wednesday. JEDCO received $4.2 million in … Read more »
JEDCO, EPA Extends Brownfield Assessment Program; Expands Assessment Area to All of Jefferson Parish
September 25th, 2024
(AVONDALE, La) –The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved JEDCO’s request to expand the area of eligibility for a $600,000 Brownfield Assessment Grant. The federal grant, designed to boost business attraction, jobs, and investment at vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial properties, will now be offered across all of Jefferson Parish. The grant funding will available for Brownfield … Read more »
JEDCO, Bunge Celebrate Groundbreaking of Facility Expansion in Avondale
August 29th, 2024
Employment opportunities at the tropical and specialty oil facility in Avondale to increase by 10% (Avondale, LA) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined Bunge executives, Jefferson Parish elected officials, and key community partners to break ground on a planned expansion of a tropical and specialty oils facility in Avondale on Thursday. Through its expansion, Bunge will serve … Read more »
JEDCO Celebrates Grand Reopening of Iconic Terrytown Roller Rink
August 1st, 2024
Skate Country Westbank used a JEDCO loan to finance part of the renovations (TERRYTOWN, La) – Let the good times roll – literally! The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined Jefferson Parish leaders to celebrate the long-awaited grand reopening of Skate Country Westbank on Thursday. Damaged during Hurricane Ida, the well-known Terrytown roller rink had been closed for nearly … Read more »
Birdon America to Expand Jefferson Parish Marine Engineering Office, Create 25 High-Paying New Jobs
June 13th, 2024
Birdon America, the U.S. arm of an Australia-based marine engineering and construction firm, announced it will expand its Jefferson Parish office to provide engineering design, supply chain, construction, and program management support for a new $1.1 billion U.S. Coast Guard contract. Read more »
