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Learn More: The status of women in business
The status of women in business
Marrero native Dr. Lana Joseph is the owner of High Level Speech and Hearing Center.Joseph opened in Harahan in 2016…
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Learn More: North American technology manufacturer celebrates grand opening of Gretna headquarters
North American technology manufacturer celebrates grand opening of Gretna headquarters
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)joined local elected officials and business leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the…
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Learn More: Five startups to compete at JEDCO Challenge
Five startups to compete at JEDCO Challenge
Each year, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission invites entrepreneurs to apply for the annual JEDCO Challenge, a pitch competition…
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Learn More: Q&A: Jerry Bologna
Q&A: Jerry Bologna
The JEDCO president and CEO provides more details on the redevelopment of Avondale Shipyard and neighborhood revitalization efforts in Jefferson…
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Learn More: This New Orleans startup just won $100,000 to help make better drugs against ALS and cancer
This New Orleans startup just won $100,000 to help make better drugs against ALS and cancer
AxoSim, which has developed a so-called “nerve on a chip” technology that allows scientists to test the effects drugs can…
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Learn More: JEDCO announces sixth annual JEDCO Challenge
JEDCO announces sixth annual JEDCO Challenge
The local entrepreneurial community has been buzzing more than usual over the last few days as the city is in…
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Learn More: Ochsner marks opening of new West Campus facility on Jefferson Highway
Ochsner marks opening of new West Campus facility on Jefferson Highway
The latest piece of Ochsner Medical Center’s growing puzzle was unveiled Thursday: The new West Campus, an eight-acre expansion of…
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Learn More: Fuji Oil picks Jefferson Parish for $70 million processing site, 39 jobs
Fuji Oil picks Jefferson Parish for $70 million processing site, 39 jobs
A site near the former Avondale Shipyard has been chosen for a $70 million vegetable oil processing facility that will…
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Learn More: Perkins + Will firm selected to develop Avondale business park master plan
Perkins + Will firm selected to develop Avondale business park master plan
Following a public request for proposals process, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has selected Perkins+Will to develop a master…