JEDCO Opens Temporary Emergency Center
04 September 2008
To continue to meet the needs of business owners in Jefferson Parish following Hurricane Gustav, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has opened a temporary emergency center.
The JEDCO temporary remote location is at the Marriott Lakeside, 3838 N. Causeway, Metairie. Prominent signage in the lobby will direct Jefferson Parish businesses to the temporary facility inside the hotel.
Although the regular JEDCO offices are closed due to power outage, the phone number remains the same: 504-833-1881. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until further notice.
All regular services for businesses are available, in addition to services specifically initiated to help businesses as they recover from Hurricane Gustav circumstances.
“We have been assisting businesses on a continual basis throughout this emergency – for everything from evacuation to re-entry placarding – and now, to re-opening,” said Executive Director Lucien Gunter. “We are committed to being the voice of the business community in helping Jefferson Parish get back in operation.”
Among the continuing, normal services that will be handled by JEDCO at the temporary location are financing and site selection. In light of the special needs during the Gustav recovery period, JEDCO will also be the clearing house for up-to-date business information, filling an important need of business owners. The organization will also help by coordinating and advocating for resolution of the concerns and needs of the business community in the parish.
In addition, JEDCO will conduct business site assessments, in order to proactively identify any Jefferson Parish businesses needing assistance, Gunter said.
