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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: Perkins + Will firm selected to develop Avondale business park master plan
Perkins + Will firm selected to develop Avondale business park master plan
Following a public request for proposals process, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has selected Perkins+Will to develop a master…
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Learn More: JEDCO selects award-winning firm to develop Churchill Technology & Business Park master plan
JEDCO selects award-winning firm to develop Churchill Technology & Business Park master plan
(AVONDALE, La) – Following a public Request for Proposals (RFP) process, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has selected Perkins+Will to…
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Learn More: JEDCO honored by the University of New Orleans
JEDCO honored by the University of New Orleans
The University of New Orleans honored JEDCO in its inaugural UNO 25 class, a group of businesses led by UNO…
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Learn More: Avondale Shipyard Talks Continue
Avondale Shipyard Talks Continue
It was a haven for good paying jobs for decades, so could 2018 be the year the closed Avondale Shipyard…
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Learn More: Year in Review: Former Avondale Shipyard sale, Metairie Road developments top Jefferson Parish news
Year in Review: Former Avondale Shipyard sale, Metairie Road developments top Jefferson Parish news
New Orleans CityBusiness takes a look back at the biggest business stories in 2017. Several JEDCO projects top the list.…
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Learn More: 2017 by the Numbers
2017 by the Numbers
Check out our latest infographic which highlights JEDCO’s 2017 greatest hits by the numbers.
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Learn More: New Orleans’ biggest 2017 business stories
New Orleans’ biggest 2017 business stories
New direct international flights help the New Orleans International Airport have a record-breaking year. The regional medical industry continues to…
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Learn More: JEDCO President & CEO achieved economic development designation
JEDCO President & CEO achieved economic development designation
Jerry Bologna, JEDCO’s President & CEO, recently achieved his re-certification through the International Economic Development Council.
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Learn More: Happy Holidays from all of us at JEDCO
Happy Holidays from all of us at JEDCO
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when at Churchill Park, The JEDCO employees were still meeting benchmarks. It had been a…
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Learn More: JEDCO recognizes 2017 business award recipients
JEDCO recognizes 2017 business award recipients
JEDCO recognized several businesses and business leaders at its 2017 Annual Luncheon on December 5th.