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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.
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Learn More: Business Spotlight: Akasia’s Cafe
Business Spotlight: Akasia’s Cafe
What sets your business apart from others like it? Comfort Food in our own neighborhood on a major highway!…
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Learn More: Port of Louisiana on track to buy former Avondale shipyards site
Port of Louisiana on track to buy former Avondale shipyards site
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The sprawling Port of South Louisiana wants to own the former Avondale shipyards site which was…
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Learn More: Local News Port of South Louisiana purchases former Avondale Shipyard
Local News Port of South Louisiana purchases former Avondale Shipyard
AVONDALE, La. — The Port of South Louisiana announced it is in the process of buying what was once Avondale…
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Learn More: Port of South Louisiana agrees to buy Avondale Global Gateway for $445M
Port of South Louisiana agrees to buy Avondale Global Gateway for $445M
The Port of South Louisiana has agreed to buy the former Avondale shipyard site for $445 million from the Virginia-based…
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish High School, No. 1 in Louisiana, finally gets a gymnasium
Jefferson Parish High School, No. 1 in Louisiana, finally gets a gymnasium
Almost a decade after it moved to a new campus near Avondale, Louisiana’s top-ranked public high school finally has its…
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Learn More: PFTSTA Activity Center Opens in Churchill Park
PFTSTA Activity Center Opens in Churchill Park
On Dec. 13, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, in partnership with Jefferson Parish Schools and local elected officials, celebrated…
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Learn More: JEDCO RESPONDS TO TORNADO DAMAGE, PROVIDES RESOURCES TO AID IN BUSINESS RECOVERY
JEDCO RESPONDS TO TORNADO DAMAGE, PROVIDES RESOURCES TO AID IN BUSINESS RECOVERY
Immediately following the December 2022 tornadoes in Jefferson Parish, JEDCO activated its crisis response plan to connect impacted businesses with…
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Learn More: JEDCO, JP SCHOOLS CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF NEW PATRICK F. TAYLOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY ACTIVITY CENTER IN CHURCHILL PARK
JEDCO, JP SCHOOLS CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF NEW PATRICK F. TAYLOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY ACTIVITY CENTER IN CHURCHILL PARK
JEDCO and JP Schools celebrated the grand opening of the Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy Activity Center in…
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Learn More: JEDCO ACHIEVES PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION FOR THE FIFTH TIME
JEDCO ACHIEVES PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION FOR THE FIFTH TIME
JEDCO is the longest running Accredited Economic Development Organization in Louisiana (AVONDALE, LA) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission…
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Learn More: Movie Poster Archives Opens in Jefferson Parish
Movie Poster Archives Opens in Jefferson Parish
Movie Poster Archives Gallery and Gifts opened its doors in Jefferson Parish in December 2022, boasting one of the largest…
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Learn More: JEDCO CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF MOVIE POSTER ARCHIVES GALLERY AND GIFTS IN JEFFERSON PARISH
JEDCO CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF MOVIE POSTER ARCHIVES GALLERY AND GIFTS IN JEFFERSON PARISH
The facility boasts one of the largest movie poster collections in the world The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)…
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Learn More: JEDCO Had ‘Sweet Surprise’ for Annual Luncheon Attendees
JEDCO Had ‘Sweet Surprise’ for Annual Luncheon Attendees
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission celebrated a year of new projects and initiatives at its Dec. 1 meeting at…