Dec 28, 2023
The Jefferson Business Council (JBC) installed Fred Preis as 2024 Chairman. He will begin his chairmanship on January 10, 2024. JBC Executive Director Larry Dale congratulated the new officers and thanked the 2023 board, especially Chairman Philip Rebowe, for their...
Jun 8, 2023
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Jefferson Parish received high ratings for quality of life, business climate, infrastructure, and safety according to a recent independent survey of 700 adult residents of the Parish. The survey was commissioned by the Jefferson Business...
Jun 5, 2023
By MARIE FAZIO | Staff writer June 1, 2023 A large majority of respondents to a survey of Jefferson Parish residents are pleased with their quality of life, suggesting they generally approve of how public officials are handling crime, government services and other...
May 3, 2023
At the Jefferson Business Council (JBC), a coalition of more than 70 civic and business leaders in Jefferson Parish, we work to create a high quality of life and generate economic development in Jefferson Parish. For too long, one of Jefferson Parish’s and the state’s...
May 3, 2023
Philip Rebowe is the new chairman of the Jefferson Business Council. Rebowe is director of client services for Postlethwaite & Netterville in Metairie. He currently serves as chairman of the Jefferson Community Foundation and has previously served as chairman of...
Nov 20, 2020
Tim Coulon, Jefferson Business Council (JBC) Executive Director, has announced CPA Eric Bosch as their 2021 Chairman. He will begin his duties on Jan 1, 2021. The JBC also selected their board officers at their General Membership meeting on Wednesday, November 18,...
Jul 3, 2020
Small local businesses are the backbone of the Jefferson Parish economy. Right now, they need your help. Show some local love to your favorite #JeffParish shops, restaurants and businesses to support them during the pandemic. 73% of businesses in Jefferson Parish...
Feb 11, 2020
The Jefferson Business Council was proud to recognize three teachers from the Jefferson Parish Public School System who have been nominated for state teacher of the year with the Lucien Gunter Excellence In Teaching Award. JBC Executive Director Tim Coulon awarded a...
Dec 26, 2019
BY WILL SENTELL | ADVOCATE STAFF WRITER PUBLISHED DEC 25, 2019 After years of fits and starts, 2020 may be the year for a major breakthrough in state aid for early childhood education. Gov. John Bel Edwards, who will be sworn in for his second term on Jan. 13, has put...
Dec 19, 2019
PRESS RELEASE December 18, 2019 Terrytown Neighborhood Revitalization Study Strategic Plan will serve as a model for other Jefferson Parish neighborhoods (TERRYTOWN, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission(JEDCO), in partnership...
