News
SBA Administrator Keynotes at NADCO Conference
05 November 2008
The participation of SBA Acting Administrator Sandy K. Baruah at the NADCO Regional Conference in Midway, Utah, October 21, demonstrates the importance the U.S. Small Business Administration places on SBA 504 Loan Program as the lending program to promote economic development and job creation during the current economic downturn.
JEDCO's 2008 Charlet Business Recognition Award
20 October 2008
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to nominate a candidate for the Fifteenth Annual Charlet Business Recognition Award. The award is designed to give recognition to a business for its contribution to the Jefferson Parish economy and community during the year. The Charlet award was named in recognition of Billy Charlet, one of the original JEDCO Commissioners and a true community leader.
» Read more: JEDCO's 2008 Charlet Business Recognition Award
JEDCO Announces Strategies to Improve Parish’s Healthcare
17 October 2008
With input from Jefferson Parish hospitals, business leaders and healthcare professionals, Jefferson Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) released eight strategies to improve healthcare in the Parish.
» Read more: JEDCO Announces Strategies to Improve Parish’s Healthcare
Region One Business & Career Solutions
13 October 2008
Region One Business & Career Solutions annually works with hundreds of Jefferson Parish businesses to assist in meeting their workforce needs. The Region One Business & Career Solutions centers in Metairie and Gretna are dedicated to making the correct match between employers and jobseekers. No matter if you are a large or small business; we can help you navigate the regional labor market. As your employment partner, we provide valuable services to your company at no charge.
JEDCO Accredited by the International Economic Development Council
23 September 2008
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced today that the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has been recognized as one of 22 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).
» Read more: JEDCO Accredited by the International Economic Development Council
More News...
- Jefferson Parish Debris Removal Update
- FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Avondale
- Churchill Business & Technology Park on Track
- Jefferson Parish Post-Katrina Flood Protection Plan: Three Years Later
- Voluntary Boil Water Advisory for Crown Point, Barataria and Lafitte
- Jefferson Parish Closes Peters Road
- Jefferson Parish Closes Two Temporary Shelters
- Storm Debris and Garbage Collection Update
- Jefferson Parish Opens Temporary Shelters
- Business Counseling Centers Open to Help Gustav-affected Businesses
- Jefferson Parish Declares a State of Emergency
- Business Counseling Center Opens for Gustav Victims
- Louisiana Department of Social Services Food Stamp Benefits
- Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses
- LDR announces Hurricane Gustav Extensions
- SBA’s Disaster Response for Hurricane GUSTAV
- FEMA Hotel/Motel Assistance
- Federal Government Approves Launch of Disaster Food Stamp Program
- JEDCO Resumes Operations
- Hurricane Gustav Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
- Jefferson Parish Permit Fees Waived
- Sewer System Operational in Jefferson Parish
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is Open
- JEDCO Opens Temporary Emergency Center
- Jefferson Parish Sewer System Update
- Jefferson Parish Transit will not Restore Services
- Jefferson Parish News Conference Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
- Residents and Businesses are asked to Report Structural Damage
- The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is Open
- Jefferson Parish News Conference Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
- Jefferson Parish Garbage Collection
- Re-entry Update and Conditions in Jefferson Parish
- Government Facilities to Open
- Boil Water Advisory for Grand Isle
- Jefferson Parish News Conference Tuesday, September 2, 2008
- Re-entry Plan for Jefferson Parish
- Jeffferson Parish Re-Entry Plan Being Set
- Jefferson Parish News Conference
- Jefferson Parish Evacuation Re-Entry Plan
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Mississippi River Closes to Traffic
- Jefferson Parish Curfew Begins Tonight
- Nursing Home Evacuation
- Jefferson /St. Charles Parish Line Sandbagging
- Publicly Assisted Evacuation Process
- Jefferson Parish Mandatory Evacuations
- Sandbagging on Airline Drive at the 17th Street Canal
- Mandatory WB Evacuation
- Help Line for Jefferson Parish Businesses
- Dusk to Dawn Curfew - Mandatory Evacuation
- Latest information from Jefferson Parish
- Evacuations in Jefferson Parish
- Jefferson Parish News Conference Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 7 a.m.
- Jefferson Parish Business Emergency Communications Network
- Jefferson Parish Business Re-Entry Placards Pick-up Location and Deadline
- Jefferson Parish to Begin its Publicly Assisted Evacuation Process
- Voluntary Evacuation for Lower Jefferson
- Non-essential Jefferson Parish Offices and Activities Close
- Jefferson Parish New Conference
- Jefferson Parish Business Re-Entry Placards
- JEDCO Releases Jefferson EDGE 2020 Beautification Implementation Strategy
- Jefferson Parish Quality of Life Survey
- Business Recovery Grant & Loan Program
- JEDCO Releases Jefferson EDGE 2020 Education Implementation Strategy
- Southeast Louisiana Fisheries Assistance Center
- Business Continuity and Disaster Planning Seminar
- Jefferson Parish Film and Video Soundstage and Production Offices RFP
- Business Continuity and Disaster Planning Workshop
- Access to Equity Program
- JEDCO Releases Jefferson EDGE 2020 Crime Abatement Implementation Strategy
- Four-Session Export/Import Seminar Program
- IT Skills Census
- JEDCO Releases Jefferson EDGE 2020 Flood Protection Implementation Strategy
- LRA Launches "Louisiana Gives Thanks" Campaign
- JEDCO Journal
- New Directory of Louisiana Projects
- JEDCO Journal
- Small Business Retention Grant and Loan Program
- Register for Hurricane Notifications and Alerts
- TMA Louisiana - Mediation Workshop
- Crime Statistics Improve Compared to Pre-Katrina Rates
- Jefferson Parish Announces Evacuation Re-Entry Plan for Businesses
- Brownfields Lenders Workshop
- Jefferson Parish Leads Nation in Job Growth
