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Business Assistance Workshop
18 February 2010
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is co-sponsoring a Business Assistance Workshop with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC).
JEDCO Approved $380,000 in Louisiana Revolving Capital Funds
27 January 2010
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) recently established the Louisiana Revolving Capital Fund (LRCF), a lending program that supplies qualifying businesses with a minimum of $25,000 for the acquisition of land and buildings, the purchase of equipment or working capital and inventory. The LRCF supports small business growth and promotes economic development in the community.
» Read more: JEDCO Approved $380,000 in Louisiana Revolving Capital Funds
JEDCO Releases Kenner Economic Profile
25 January 2010
The Jefferson Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) released Thursday a first-ever up-to-date profile of Kenner information ranging from market access data and financing to business workforce profiles and site development opportunities.
Business Growth and Stability Mark 2009 in Jefferson Parish
18 December 2009
Partnerships with Federal, State And Local Governments Lead to Economic Development and Expansion
Jefferson Parish continued to lead the state in economic viability and population in 2009. Since Katrina, more than 7,208 new businesses have been added to the business base, totaling over 37,000 currently operating in the parish. This strong growth has enabled Jefferson to achieve an exceptional Aa1 Moody's Bond Rating.
» Read more: Business Growth and Stability Mark 2009 in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Expecting Another Round of Moderate to Heavy Rain
17 December 2009
According to the 2:30 p.m. National Weather Service report, a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Jefferson Parish through late tonight. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.
» Read more: Jefferson Expecting Another Round of Moderate to Heavy Rain
More News...
- Jefferson Parish Monitoring the Weather
- Jefferson Continues to Monitor the Weather
- Jefferson Prepares for More Inclement Weather
- Jefferson Parish Boil Water Advisory Update
- Flooding in Jefferson Parish
- Boil Water Advisory for The West Bank of Jefferson Parish-Excluding Gretna and Westwego
- JEDCO Announces 2010 Board of Commissioners
- Lapalco Bridge Closed
- Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center Activated
- Parish Council Adopts 2020 Economic Development Strategy
- Summer Issue of Jefferson Life Now on Newsstands
- Get a Game Plan website gets new look and GOHSEP uses social networking tool
- SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program to Help Struggling Businesses
- Diamond Data to Stay and Expand in Jefferson Parish
- Jefferson Parish Hurricane Preparedness Week
- JEDCO Releases 2008 Annual Report
- A Free Workshop on Accessing Funding and Resources for Gulf Coast Economic Recovery
- Metairie Named to the 2009 List of America’s Top 100 Places to Live
- Jefferson EDGE Releases Plan to Redevelop Fat City
- DOTD to hold Public Meeting for I-10/Causeway Interchange Improvement Project
