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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: Spend Local This Holiday Season
Spend Local This Holiday Season
Trying to find the perfect gift? Consider adding these small local businesses to your list.
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Learn More: US Foods Opens Expanded Distribution Center In Marrero
US Foods Opens Expanded Distribution Center In Marrero
A grand opening ceremony was held Wednesday at 7521 River Road in Marrero, where the national food distributor acquired the…
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Learn More: Westwego Food Distribution Center Is Big Economic Development Win
Westwego Food Distribution Center Is Big Economic Development Win
WESTWEGO, La. — The next time you dine at a New Orleans restaurant, there’s a chance the ingredients for your…
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Learn More: JEDCO CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF US FOODS’ EXPANDED DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN JEFFERSON PARISH
JEDCO CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF US FOODS’ EXPANDED DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN JEFFERSON PARISH
JEDCO supported state-of-the-art expansion with infrastructure improvements (MARRERO, La) — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in partnership with…
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Learn More: NEW JEDCO LOAN PROGRAM CREATED TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY
NEW JEDCO LOAN PROGRAM CREATED TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY
JEDCO provides innovative financing solutions to historically underserved industry The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) launched a new small…
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Learn More: The “Cha-Cha” Progress Of New Orleans Is Still Progress!
The “Cha-Cha” Progress Of New Orleans Is Still Progress!
Michael Hecht, President & CEO of GNO Inc, joins Newell to give updates on economic development in the New Orleans…
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Learn More: Business is booming in Jefferson! JEDCO CEO visits the Newell Normand Show!
Business is booming in Jefferson! JEDCO CEO visits the Newell Normand Show!
Jerry Bologna, Executive Director of JEDCO (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission), joins Newell to talk about big economic development projects…
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Learn More: U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AWARDS JEDCO $1.5 MILLION FOR JEDGROW PROGRAM
U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AWARDS JEDCO $1.5 MILLION FOR JEDGROW PROGRAM
(AVONDALE, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) received a $1.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant from…
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Learn More: Ian McNulty: Metairie sushi hot spot Yakuza House expands with room to feast, snack, drink
Ian McNulty: Metairie sushi hot spot Yakuza House expands with room to feast, snack, drink
This week, Yakuza House opened the doors at a new location that is indeed exponentially larger but is also designed…
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Learn More: Avondale Shipyard gets a new name as owners “relaunch” in search of new tenants
Avondale Shipyard gets a new name as owners “relaunch” in search of new tenants
The ‘grand-reopening’ of Avondale follows years of setbacks due to high water, the pandemic and Hurricane Ida. CLICK HERE TO…