For Women’s History Month we spoke with Kimberly Dilosa a.k.a “TheGawdMotherofNOLA”, founder of FION Productions LLC., a social enterprise born out of being a W.K.Kellogg Foundation community leadership fellow. What inspired you to start your business? I am a veteran community organizer with a concentration in youth development and youth violence prevention. The month after I graduated from Tuskegee University … Read more »
What sets your business apart from others like it? Comfort Food in our own neighborhood on a major highway! It is also the headquarters for The Culinary Queens of New Orleans How many employees do you have? How long have you been in business? 6 Employees; The Café has been opened for a year and the Catering Company, Let … Read more »
Trying to find the perfect gift? Consider adding these small local businesses to your list. Read more »
Watch the webinar recordings from JEDCO’s Ready & Resilient series to stay as prepared as possible during the 2022 Hurricane Season Read more »
September 6th is National Read A Book Day, which encourages us to take time out of our busy lives and get literary. Did you know, reading improves memory, concentration, and helps with reducing stress? Whether you reach for a tablet or a physical copy, a new bestseller or an old favorite, it’s nice to transport yourself with a good book! … Read more »
In this edition of our Spend Local Spotlight, we feature a janitorial franchise focused on earth-friendly cleaning options. Read more »
At the height of Hurricane Season, it is important to be prepared. JEDCO has put together a Hurricane Prep Checklist for Jefferson Parish businesses, so you know what to do before, during and after a disaster. Stay safe and dry out there! REGISTER FOR RE-ENTRY PLACARDS Re-Entry Plan: Jefferson Parish has developed a re-entry plan for key personnel and first responders, … Read more »
JEDCO is excited to celebrate the many ways that we create an impact on the Jefferson Parish economy. Read more »
This week on the Small Business Spotlight, we feature a Q&A with Jenny Domiano, founder and owner of Therapeutic Learning Center. Read more »
As part of Black History Month, we continue to spotlight Black-owned businesses and their contributions to the community. Today, we’re excited to feature a Q&A with Eddie Bunch, cofounder of COUZANS. Read more »
As part of Black History Month, JEDCO is excited to spotlight the Jefferson Community Foundation Racial Equity & Reconciliation Committee. Read more »
As part of Black History Month, we are excited to spotlight Black-owned businesses and their contributions to the Jefferson Parish economy. We caught up with Estralita Soniat, founder of Estralita’s Cafe, for a quick Q&A. Read more »
As part of our Small Business Spotlight series, JEDCO is thrilled to feature a West Bank business, Verius Property Group (VPG). Read more »
JEDCO celebrated its annual event virtually this year to look back at economic development wins and to chart a course forward into the future. Read more »
As part of the Spend Local JP campaign, JEDCO and our partners are offering some tips and tools to help elevate your business during the holiday season. Read more »
This week, JEDCO is excited to spotlight a small business that utilized JEDCO’s financing programs to open their doors in Elmwood. NOLA Kidsground is an indoor playground for young kids. The business opened in the summer of 2019 and has started to overcome the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to reopen their doors to families. Tell us a … Read more »
Fill out a short form to help our team assess how we can help your business in the wake of Zeta. Read more »
We interviewed ECS + My IT Chief Strategy Officer Perryn Olson in this week’s Spend Local Spotlight. Read more »
JEDCO joins the state in celebrating Louisiana Manufacturing Week and Manufacturing Day 2020. Read more »
We interviewed the team from JB Communications about their new website, Shop Local NOLA. Read more »
Check out our list of available resources to keep you prepared and informed during severe weather. Read more »
In this week’s Spend Local Spotlight, we feature an indoor soccer facility that opened with help from JEDCO’s finance team. Read more »
This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we discuss the Spend Local JP initiative and what it means for Jefferson Parish businesses AND residents. Read more »
During Hurricane Season, it is important to be prepared. JEDCO has put together a Hurricane Prep Checklist for Jefferson Parish businesses, so you know what to do before, during and after a disaster. Read more »
We’re kicking off Season 2 of our podcast with a discussion about getting back to business during the COVID-19 pandemic: what that will look like and how we can help. Read more »
A Gretna-based framing shop has pivoted during the pandemic to support the community. Read more »
JEDCO just launched a podcast and we’re really excited about it! Hear the first “teaser” episode where we highlight our Season 1 focus and interview our President & CEO Jerry Bologna. Read more »
Gretna-based Leaaf Environmental is a recognized leader in soil, groundwater and air quality investigations in Louisiana and across the Gulf Coast. Leaaf is a woman-owned small business with a growing team and a long list of clients across multiple industry and government sectors. As part of JEDCO’s new initiative to feature small businesses on our blog, we asked Leaaf Geologist … Read more »
Meet Kate Wendel, our new Economic & Workforce Development Manager! Read more »
In honor of National Book Lover’s Day, our staff is sharing their favorite stories, current reads, and book recommendations with all of you. Read more »
Our President & CEO was a guest on the LIVE UNITED podcast earlier this month. Take a listen. Read more »
Kelsey Scram, our Director of Marketing & Innovation, sits down with Toucan Advertising founder Luke Jones to discuss JEDCO’s marketing strategy. Read more »
We’re so excited to announce our 2018 JEDCO Challenge semifinalists. Read more »
At the beginning of each New Year, JEDCO often takes a moment to look back upon the organization’s accomplishments of the previous 12 months. We are proud to share that 2017 was a year of wins. JEDCO implemented successful initiatives, focused on business retention, expansion and attraction, and experienced new and exciting changes across the organization. Guided by Jefferson Parish’s … Read more »
Check out our latest infographic which highlights JEDCO’s 2017 greatest hits by the numbers. Read more »
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when at Churchill Park,
The JEDCO employees were still meeting benchmarks.
It had been a banner year for the small, dedicated team,
Economic wins and initiatives had earned JEDCO great esteem. Read more »
We are thrilled to celebrate 30 years of economic development successes. Join us as we look back at our many milestones. Read more »
In a community where our culture is so closely tied to food and drinks, it makes sense that Jefferson Parish is home to some of the greats: Zatarain’s, Smoothie King, Boscoli Foods, L.H. Hayward (the team behind Camellia beans). The list goes on and on. With close to 30 food manufacturers, distributors, and growers in the area, Elmwood has become … Read more »
The lower Mississippi River is the world’s busiest port system and the Port of New Orleans is right at the center of it all. At JEDCO, we are fortunate to have a wonderful relationship with the Port, one where we are exploring a variety of opportunities to work together in the future. Yesterday, the JEDCO team and Board of Commissioners … Read more »
Article originally appeared in Elmwood Business Association Winter Newsletter Elmwood Shopping Center plays a vital role in the Jefferson Parish economy. Due to its dozens of retailers and restaurants, the Elmwood Business District is one of Jefferson Parish’s most lucrative shopping locations! In October, Elmwood brought in over $3.6 million in sales tax. That number is estimated to increase in … Read more »
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