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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: Opportunity Zone
Opportunity Zone
The Opportunity Zone program is a new community and economic development tool established by Congress that allows investments in certain…
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Learn More: JEDCO Reaccredited by the International Economic Development Council
JEDCO Reaccredited by the International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced that the Jefferson Economic Development Commission has once again been recognized as one…
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Learn More: Crosby Media joins start-ups in JEDCO’s Business Innovation Center
Crosby Media joins start-ups in JEDCO’s Business Innovation Center
Crosby Media, LLC, is the latest start-up to join the incubator which opened its doors in 2011. Crosby Media provides…
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Learn More: JEDCO welcomes new tenant to the Business Innovation Center
JEDCO welcomes new tenant to the Business Innovation Center
Crescent Unmanned Systems, LLC, has become the 5th tenant in JEDCO’s Business Innovation Center located within the Churchill Technology &…
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Learn More: Louisiana’s agreement with Huntington Ingalls helps to secure the future of Avondale
Louisiana’s agreement with Huntington Ingalls helps to secure the future of Avondale
On Tuesday, October 18, 2011, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and Huntington Ingalls Industries’ President and CEO Mike Petters announced a…
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Learn More: Freshy Foods to bring 200 jobs to Jefferson Parish
Freshy Foods to bring 200 jobs to Jefferson Parish
“Freshy Foods”, a new USDA fresh food manufacturing facility, will announce its official launch at Noon on Monday, October 10,…
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Learn More: Jerry Bologna, JEDCO, Receives New Economic Development Professional Award
Jerry Bologna, JEDCO, Receives New Economic Development Professional Award
Jerry Bologna, Deputy Director of Economic Development Services at the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission was awarded with the Outstanding…
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Learn More: Jefferson Parish Film Rebates put Louisiana amoung “Top Production Incentives” in the World
Jefferson Parish Film Rebates put Louisiana amoung “Top Production Incentives” in the World
The trade publication “P3 UPDATE” highlights Louisiana in its September issue ranking “Top Production Incentives” in the world. The magazine…