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Learn More: Women to Watch: JEDCO
Women to Watch: JEDCO
Many of the key leaders driving the economic development strategy and policy for Jefferson Parish are women—at Jefferson Parish Economic…
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish educational series supports small business owners
Jefferson Parish educational series supports small business owners
JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce created an educational series designed to support small business owners and help them…
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Learn More: Former Avondale Shipyard stirs to life with first sign of commerce in five years
Former Avondale Shipyard stirs to life with first sign of commerce in five years
Avondale Marine, which bought the idle Avondale Shipyard property last fall, has yet to open for cargo operations. But already…
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Learn More: Business People of the Year
Business People of the Year
“I’m actually in a slight panic about what we’re going to do in 2019 as an encore,” said Jerry Bologna,…
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Learn More: Top 10 Stories of the Year
Top 10 Stories of the Year
Avondale Shipyard Project: #1…On Oct. 3, Avondale Marine LLC, a newly formed joint venture between Virginia-based T.Parker Host and Illinois-based…
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Learn More: Japan-Based Fuji Vegetable Oil to Open Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Food Processing-Distribution Complex
Japan-Based Fuji Vegetable Oil to Open Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Food Processing-Distribution Complex
Fuji Vegetable Oil Inc., owned by Fuji Oil Holdings of Japan, will develop a food processing, storage and distribution complex…
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Learn More: See the apartment building planned for the Elmwood Kmart site
See the apartment building planned for the Elmwood Kmart site
The transition of Elmwood Shopping Center into an development anchored with new residences, retail and dining choices took a key…
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Learn More: 2,000 new jobs expected as Avondale Shipyard announces new ownership
2,000 new jobs expected as Avondale Shipyard announces new ownership
The 254-acre Avondale Shipyard site on the west bank of Jefferson Parish is officially back in business. Gov. John Bel…
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Learn More: Proposed Avondale redevelopment OK’d by Jefferson Parish Council, see plan details
Proposed Avondale redevelopment OK’d by Jefferson Parish Council, see plan details
The Jefferson Parish Council on Wednesday threw its support behind the proposed purchase and redevelopment of the former Avondale Shipyard,…