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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: Cherry Blow Dry Bar expands to Metairie
Cherry Blow Dry Bar expands to Metairie
A New Jersey-based salon that specializes in express hair and makeup styling has moved into Metairie.Cherry Blow Dry Bar opened…
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Learn More: US Foods Expands Marrero, Louisiana, Distribution Hub
US Foods Expands Marrero, Louisiana, Distribution Hub
A broadline distributor of food and food-related products, US Foods will make a significant investment to expand the company’s F.…
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Learn More: JEDCO & US Foods announce expansion of F. Christiana distribution facility in Jefferson Parish
JEDCO & US Foods announce expansion of F. Christiana distribution facility in Jefferson Parish
JEDCO, along with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana Economic Development, are pleased to announce the expansion of US Foods in Jefferson…
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Learn More: Instapath Wins 2018 JEDCO Challenge Powered By Greater Lakeside Corporation
Instapath Wins 2018 JEDCO Challenge Powered By Greater Lakeside Corporation
A business developed to make biopsy evaluations more accurate and efficient won JEDCO’s sixth annual startup pitch competition Tuesday afternoon.…
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Learn More: Instapath wins 2018 JEDCO Challenge powered by Greater Lakeside Corporation
Instapath wins 2018 JEDCO Challenge powered by Greater Lakeside Corporation
A bioscience company that will revolutionize the way biopsies are evaluated won the sixth annual Jefferson Parish-based startup pitch competition.
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Learn More: The status of women in business
The status of women in business
Marrero native Dr. Lana Joseph is the owner of High Level Speech and Hearing Center.Joseph opened in Harahan in 2016…
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Learn More: Judges announced for 2018 JEDCO Challenge
Judges announced for 2018 JEDCO Challenge
JEDCO selected five innovative business leaders with ties to the entrepreneurial community to score the five startups pitching in the…
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Learn More: North American technology manufacturer celebrates grand opening of Gretna headquarters
North American technology manufacturer celebrates grand opening of Gretna headquarters
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)joined local elected officials and business leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the…
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Learn More: North American technology manufacturer celebrates grand opening of new headquarters in Gretna
North American technology manufacturer celebrates grand opening of new headquarters in Gretna
Computrols, a local technology manufacturer with an international reach, celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters. Computrols’ automated systems…
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Learn More: Five startups to compete at JEDCO Challenge
Five startups to compete at JEDCO Challenge
Each year, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission invites entrepreneurs to apply for the annual JEDCO Challenge, a pitch competition…