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Learn More: Lakeside Mall Turns 65 This Year. Here’s How the Owner Has Shaped Metairie’s Landscape.
Lakeside Mall Turns 65 This Year. Here’s How the Owner Has Shaped Metairie’s Landscape.
Jeffrey Feil has few personal ties to the New Orleans area, but his real estate footprint is vast and deep.…
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Learn More: Grand Isle’s Effort To Reinvigorate Louisiana’s Seafood Industry
Grand Isle’s Effort To Reinvigorate Louisiana’s Seafood Industry
With the recent adoption of a not-so-new oyster growing method, Grand Isle is creating its own “jewels” in an effort…
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Learn More: High Impact Wage Program (HIP)
High Impact Wage Program (HIP)
Louisiana’s High Impact Jobs Program (HIP) offers qualifying companies grants for the creation of new jobs that pay above the…
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This award-winning, internationally accredited economic development organization (AEDO) is the longest continuously-accredited organization of its kind in the state.
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Learn More: America’s Top Oyster Producing State Doubles Down on Boutique Farming
America’s Top Oyster Producing State Doubles Down on Boutique Farming
The US state of Louisiana is backing the growth of its oyster industry by approving more harvesting permits and supporting…
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Learn More: Clean Energy Firms are Investing Billions IN Louisiana. What Happens if Federal Subsidies End?
Clean Energy Firms are Investing Billions IN Louisiana. What Happens if Federal Subsidies End?
Jerry Bologna, president and CEO of Jefferson Parish’s economic development agency, JEDCO, said repealing the IRA tax credits would make…
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Learn More: Flying Dolly’s Opens Sweet New Location
Flying Dolly’s Opens Sweet New Location
Flying Dolly’s, the handcrafted ice cream and dessert shop known for its wildly creative flavors and nostalgic charm, is officially…
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Learn More: Innovation is Driving the Popularity of Grand Isle Oysters
Innovation is Driving the Popularity of Grand Isle Oysters
Jerry Bologna, Executive Director of Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (or JEDCO), joined WWL’s Tommy Tucker to discuss the unique…
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Learn More: A Tournament by Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf Could be Coming to New Orleans. Here’s What we Know.
A Tournament by Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf Could be Coming to New Orleans. Here’s What we Know.
Jerry Bologna, executive director of JEDCO, echoed that sentiment Monday. “From our standpoint, I don’t think it competes with us,”…
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Learn More: These Louisiana Oysters are Built Different. Will the Salty ‘Jewels’ Gain a Place at The Table?
These Louisiana Oysters are Built Different. Will the Salty ‘Jewels’ Gain a Place at The Table?
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Learn More: Why Wouldn’t Anyone Take Advantage of the Jefferson Parish Passport?
Why Wouldn’t Anyone Take Advantage of the Jefferson Parish Passport?
Jerry Bologna, President & CEO of JEDCO, joins Newell to discuss the Jefferson Parish Passport, which was designed to celebrate…