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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: JEDCO, Jefferson Parish partners seeking new development ideas for Fat City
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish partners seeking new development ideas for Fat City
(METAIRIE, La) — Jefferson Parish and regional economic development leaders have teamed up to identify innovative development opportunities in Fat…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber announce 2021 Prosper Jefferson webinar lineup
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber announce 2021 Prosper Jefferson webinar lineup
JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the list of Prosper Jefferson seminar topics they’ll be…
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Learn More: People, Prosperity, Placemaking: The Future of Jefferson Parish
People, Prosperity, Placemaking: The Future of Jefferson Parish
JEDCO celebrated its annual event virtually this year to look back at economic development wins and to chart a course…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Parish unveil new model home in Terrytown
JEDCO, Jefferson Parish unveil new model home in Terrytown
JEDCO and Jefferson Parish celebrated the ribbon cutting of the first model home built through the Terrytown Neighborhood Revitalization program.
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host webinar on diversity, equity & inclusion in the workplace
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host webinar on diversity, equity & inclusion in the workplace
(Avondale, LA) – This year, businesses and organizations across the country have re-examined their workplace policies and taken important steps…
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Learn More: Are you ready for Small Business Saturday and beyond?
Are you ready for Small Business Saturday and beyond?
As part of the Spend Local JP campaign, JEDCO and our partners are offering some tips and tools to help…
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Learn More: JEDCO to host webinar on navigating business interruption
JEDCO to host webinar on navigating business interruption
(AVONDALE, La) — Has your business been impacted by Hurricane Zeta? Have you experienced business disruption as a result of…
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Learn More: Hurricane Zeta Business Disruption: Has your business been impacted?
Hurricane Zeta Business Disruption: Has your business been impacted?
Fill out a short form to help our team assess how we can help your business in the wake of…
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish Pulse: Councilman Scott Walker
Jefferson Parish Pulse: Councilman Scott Walker
This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we interview Scott Walker, JP Councilman-at-Large, Division B.
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host webinar on developing a business exit strategy
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host webinar on developing a business exit strategy
When you are in the thick of running your business, planning an exit strategy might be the furthest thing from…
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Learn More: Avondale Marine awarded multi-million dollar grant to modernize cargo dock
Avondale Marine awarded multi-million dollar grant to modernize cargo dock
Progress continues at the site of the former Avondale Shipyard as the owners of the property received millions to upgrade…