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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.
For media inquiries, contact Kelsey Scram, Director of Marketing and Communications.
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Learn More: Metairie’s tiny sushi bar Yakuza House to relocate, add space for chef-led dinners
Metairie’s tiny sushi bar Yakuza House to relocate, add space for chef-led dinners
Yakuza House – a local JEDCO borrower – will expand to a larger space in late 2022. Read more >>
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish Pulse: Driving Dynamic Initiatives with Annalisa Kelly
Jefferson Parish Pulse: Driving Dynamic Initiatives with Annalisa Kelly
This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we feature an interview with Annalisa Kelly, JEDCO’s Director of Strategic Initiatives and…
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Learn More: Hidden gem coming to light
Hidden gem coming to light
“With its proximity to the airport and the city of New Orleans, its walkability and quality of life, Gretna is…
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Learn More: Jefferson Strong: Heart Team
Jefferson Strong: Heart Team
Formerly the Business Retention and Expansion department, JEDCO has rebranded the cohort as HEART, emphasizing the truly comprehensive nature of…
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish Pulse: Kate Wendel
Jefferson Parish Pulse: Kate Wendel
Tune in to the latest episode of the Jefferson Parish Pulse to hear from Kate Wendel, JEDCO’s Director of Economic…
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Learn More: Forward Thinking
Forward Thinking
The newly-opened JEDCO Finance Center was featured in Biz New Orleans. The newly remodeled JEDCO Finance Center provides a modern…
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Learn More: New and Notable: Annalisa Kelly
New and Notable: Annalisa Kelly
JEDCO’s Director of Strategic Initiatives and Policy was recognized as one of Biz New Orleans most inspiring, influential and impactful…
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Learn More: Small Business Spotlight: OMEX
Small Business Spotlight: OMEX
In this edition of our Spend Local Spotlight, we feature a janitorial franchise focused on earth-friendly cleaning options.
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish Pulse: Bemana
Jefferson Parish Pulse: Bemana
This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we feature an interview with Linn Atiyeh, the founder and CEO of Bemana,…
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Learn More: Recruiting firm Bemana opens recruiting firm in Metairie
Recruiting firm Bemana opens recruiting firm in Metairie
Bemana, a company that recruits employees for various equipment, power generation and industrial sectors across North America, has opened its…