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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: Jerry Bologna featured on LIVE UNITED Radio
Jerry Bologna featured on LIVE UNITED Radio
Our President & CEO was a guest on the LIVE UNITED podcast earlier this month. Take a listen.
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Learn More: Former Avondale Shipyard stirs to life with first sign of commerce in five years
Former Avondale Shipyard stirs to life with first sign of commerce in five years
Avondale Marine, which bought the idle Avondale Shipyard property last fall, has yet to open for cargo operations. But already…
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Learn More: JEDCO seeking Loan Specialist
JEDCO seeking Loan Specialist
Position Description The Loan Specialist ensures all programs comply with federal, state, parish and Jefferson Parish Economic Development (JEDCO) guidelines…
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Learn More: Business People of the Year
Business People of the Year
“I’m actually in a slight panic about what we’re going to do in 2019 as an encore,” said Jerry Bologna,…
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Learn More: JEDCO announces 2018 business award recipients at annual luncheon
JEDCO announces 2018 business award recipients at annual luncheon
(Kenner, LA) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) celebrated a successful year of economic development wins and initiatives…
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Learn More: Top 10 Stories of the Year
Top 10 Stories of the Year
Avondale Shipyard Project: #1…On Oct. 3, Avondale Marine LLC, a newly formed joint venture between Virginia-based T.Parker Host and Illinois-based…
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Learn More: Japan-Based Fuji Vegetable Oil to Open Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Food Processing-Distribution Complex
Japan-Based Fuji Vegetable Oil to Open Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Food Processing-Distribution Complex
Fuji Vegetable Oil Inc., owned by Fuji Oil Holdings of Japan, will develop a food processing, storage and distribution complex…
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Learn More: JEDCO celebrates Fuji Vegetable Oil Groundbreaking
JEDCO celebrates Fuji Vegetable Oil Groundbreaking
A global food manufacturer celebrated its $70 million investment with a groundbreaking Friday morning.
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Learn More: JEDCO’s Marketing Strategy: An Interview with our Director of Marketing & Innovation
JEDCO’s Marketing Strategy: An Interview with our Director of Marketing & Innovation
Kelsey Scram, our Director of Marketing & Innovation, sits down with Toucan Advertising founder Luke Jones to discuss JEDCO’s marketing…
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Learn More: See the apartment building planned for the Elmwood Kmart site
See the apartment building planned for the Elmwood Kmart site
The transition of Elmwood Shopping Center into an development anchored with new residences, retail and dining choices took a key…
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Learn More: 2,000 new jobs expected as Avondale Shipyard announces new ownership
2,000 new jobs expected as Avondale Shipyard announces new ownership
The 254-acre Avondale Shipyard site on the west bank of Jefferson Parish is officially back in business. Gov. John Bel…