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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: Three Cheers
Three Cheers
Thirty years ago, in 1987, the leadership in Jefferson Parish had the foresight to create a separate economic driver to…
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Learn More: Huntington Ingalls finds buyer for former Avondale shipyard, but few details available
Huntington Ingalls finds buyer for former Avondale shipyard, but few details available
Two years after it was put up for sale, the former Avondale shipyard has found a buyer, but few details…
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Learn More: New Orleans ranks 7th in U.S. for Connectivity
New Orleans ranks 7th in U.S. for Connectivity
Spurred by one of the fastest growing airports in the nation, Business Facilities Magazine has named New Orleans No. 7…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host seminar on sales
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host seminar on sales
Join JEDCO & the Jefferson Chamber for an exciting Prosper Jefferson seminar series on advancing the sales strategy for your…
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Learn More: Select Comfort establishes new contact center in Jefferson Parish
Select Comfort establishes new contact center in Jefferson Parish
JEDCO is thrilled to welcome Select Comfort, a $1.3 publicly traded national brand, to Jefferson Company. The company will hire…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host public speaking seminar
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host public speaking seminar
Join JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber for a Prosper Jefferson seminar on enhancing public speaking skills.
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Learn More: Orleans Coffee wins 2017 Louisiana Lantern Award
Orleans Coffee wins 2017 Louisiana Lantern Award
Orleans Coffee, a Jefferson Parish-based company, took home a 2017 Louisiana Lantern Award for its excellence in manufacturing.
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Learn More: Hurricane Prep for Businesses
Hurricane Prep for Businesses
JEDCO provides a list of preparations to be made before, during, and after a hurricane.
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Learn More: JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host seminar on leadership
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber to host seminar on leadership
Don’t miss our latest seminar on Leadership, featuring Todd Matherne (Renaissance Publishing), Jyric Sims (HCA Healthcare), and Lee Pryor (author…
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Learn More: A Brief History of JEDCO
A Brief History of JEDCO
We are thrilled to celebrate 30 years of economic development successes. Join us as we look back at our many…
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Learn More: Saving Babies
Saving Babies
Winner of this year’s JEDCO Challenge, Chosen Diagnostics founder Sunyoung Kim is bringing new hope to families of preterm infants.…