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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: JEDCO SECURES GRANT FOR NEW ORLEANS FOOD & BEVERAGE INCUBATOR IN CHURCHILL PARK
JEDCO SECURES GRANT FOR NEW ORLEANS FOOD & BEVERAGE INCUBATOR IN CHURCHILL PARK
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined federal, state and local officials in Churchill Technology and Business Park to…
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Learn More: JEDCO Receives Grant Funding to Build Greater New Orleans Food & Beverage Incubator in Churchill Park
JEDCO Receives Grant Funding to Build Greater New Orleans Food & Beverage Incubator in Churchill Park
Facility will be the only one of its kind in the Greater New Orleans area (AVONDALE, La) – The Jefferson…
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Learn More: JEDCO, EPA Extends Brownfield Assessment Program; Expands Assessment Area to All of Jefferson Parish
JEDCO, EPA Extends Brownfield Assessment Program; Expands Assessment Area to All of Jefferson Parish
(AVONDALE, La) –The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved JEDCO’s request to expand the area of eligibility for…
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Learn More: Hurricane Francine Update for Jefferson Parish Businesses (September 13, 2024)
Hurricane Francine Update for Jefferson Parish Businesses (September 13, 2024)
In the days following Hurricane Francine, JEDCO continues to work with local leaders and key partners to provide our business…
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Learn More: Hurricane Francine Update for Jefferson Parish Businesses (September 12, 2024)
Hurricane Francine Update for Jefferson Parish Businesses (September 12, 2024)
JEDCO has mobilized our emergency operations plan and activated our online resources to support local business in the aftermath of…
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Learn More: JEDCO, Bunge Celebrate Groundbreaking of Facility Expansion in Avondale
JEDCO, Bunge Celebrate Groundbreaking of Facility Expansion in Avondale
Employment opportunities at the tropical and specialty oil facility in Avondale to increase by 10% (Avondale, LA) – The Jefferson…
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Learn More: $1B investment in New Orleans area will make Avondale palm oil facility the largest in US
$1B investment in New Orleans area will make Avondale palm oil facility the largest in US
A St. Louis-based agribusiness conglomerate is embarking on a $1 billion investment in the New Orleans area, including a plan…
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Learn More: In breakthrough, Jefferson scores new development on West Bank side of Huey P. Long bridge
In breakthrough, Jefferson scores new development on West Bank side of Huey P. Long bridge
In what officials described as a major breakthrough in efforts to develop a largely untouched corner of Jefferson Parish, Atmos…