About JEDCO : News Releases

Southeast Louisiana Fisheries Assistance Center
Monday, 05 May 2008

Seedco Financial celebrates the grand opening of the Southeast Louisiana Fisheries Assistance Center in time for the start of shrimp season.

Business Continuity and Disaster Planning Seminar
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Free business seminar on Business Continuity and Disaster Planning presented by Jefferson Parish Workforce Investment Board.
Access to Equity Program
Tuesday, 04 March 2008
Access to Equity (A2E) program is to advance economic self-sufficency for low-income communities in the Gulf Coast through a comprehensive small business economic development strategy.
JEDCO Releases Jefferson EDGE 2020 Crime Abatement Implementation Strategy
Monday, 18 February 2008
The second in a series of implementation strategies to improve the quality of life in Jefferson Parish was released today at a meeting of government, business and community leaders.
Four-Session Export/Import Seminar Program
Monday, 07 January 2008
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center will offer an intensive four-session export/import program targeted to companies interested in international trade.
IT Skills Census
Friday, 04 January 2008
In late summer, the Louisiana Technology Council implemented an IT Skills Census to help understand the specific technology skill set that we have in our ten-parish New Orleans region.
JEDCO Releases Jefferson EDGE 2020 Flood Protection Implementation Strategy
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
The first in a series of implementation strategies to improve the quality of life in Jefferson Parish was released today at a meeting of government, business and community leaders.
LRA Launches "Louisiana Gives Thanks" Campaign
Friday, 16 November 2007
The Louisiana Recovery Authority announced today a public campaign to say “thank you” to members of Congress, President Bush and the American people for their support of the state’s recovery from the devastating effects of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
JEDCO Journal
Monday, 29 October 2007
Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has published Volume III of the 2007 JEDCO Journal.
Business Continuity and Disaster Planning Workshop
Wednesday, 09 April 2008

In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, the Jefferson Parish Workforce Investment Board is holding a hurricane preparedness workshop - Business Continuity and Disaster Planning.

Small Business Retention Grant and Loan Program
Monday, 25 June 2007

The deadline for businesses to request the second half of Business Recovery Grant award funding is Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007.

New Directory of Louisiana Projects
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
The World Trade Center is frequently asked by companies in this country and abroad for a list of projects that are planned and under development in connection with the rebuilding and economic recovery of south Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Jefferson Parish Announces Evacuation Re-Entry Plan for Businesses
Friday, 18 May 2007
Jefferson Parish is participating in a six-parish collaboration on evacuation re-entry for businesses following a disaster such as a hurricane.
JEDCO Journal
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has published Volume II of the 2007 JEDCO Journal.
Register for Hurricane Notifications and Alerts
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
JEDCO is working with Parish and State agencies to provide Jefferson Parish companies the latest information on hurricane notification, evacuation, and reentry.
TMA Louisiana - Mediation Workshop
Friday, 15 June 2007

LITIGATION is a very expensive, time-consuming, stressful, high-risk, public, non-productive method for businesses to resolve disputes.

Crime Statistics Improve Compared to Pre-Katrina Rates
Tuesday, 29 May 2007
Jefferson Parish officials report a decrease in crime rates as compared to pre-Katrina levels, thanks to drastic measures in addressing street crimes, and "at risk" youth.
Brownfields Lenders Workshop
Tuesday, 15 May 2007
The Brownfields Lenders Workshop will provide lenders the information they need to demystify the redevelopment process at brownfields -- properties with real or perceived contamination that may need to be addressed.
Jefferson Parish Leads Nation in Job Growth
Friday, 13 April 2007
For the quarter ending September 30, 2006, Jefferson Parish had the highest annual percentage increase in employment among the largest parishes/counties in the U.S., according to data just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. 
Contractor's College
Thursday, 26 October 2006
Contractor's College is an innovative program designed to prepare small, disadvantaged, minority-, and women-owned contractors to compete in the highly competitive contractor marketplace by helping them build their financing and bonding capacity.
ICF International Team Seeks Subcontractors
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
The ICF International Team is seeking to partner with experienced and qualified small businesses to support The Road Home program.
2006 Louisiana Health and Population Survey
Friday, 12 January 2007
Hurricanes Katrina (August 29, 2005) caused extensive damage across southeast Louisiana and displaced numerous residents from the affected parishes.
Area Colleges and Universities: Bridging the Workforce Shortage
Thursday, 15 February 2007
To help connect employers with top-notch employees and retain the area's intellectual capital, the Association of New Orleans Career Services Offices (ANOCSO) and Greater New Orleans Inc. have partnered to host a College Recruiting Workshop on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the Hilton Riverside Hotel.
$705M Huey P. widening project to reach out to public
Thursday, 15 February 2007
New Huey P. Long Business Advisory and the Huey P. Long Community Advisory teams can now provide information on the $705-million widening project.