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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 with Jefferson...
PRESS RELEASE- December 5, 2019 JEDCO Announces 2019 Award Recipients at Annual Luncheon Organization highlights key wins & initiatives at event (Kenner, LA) - The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) celebrated a successful year of economic...
HARVEY, LA (November 19, 2019) — More Jefferson Parish Schools students are graduating with workforce credentials, and more of these certifications are in high-wage, high-skill fields. JP Schools saw a 62% jump in the number of career and technical...
