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 with Jefferson...
Dec 6, 2019
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...
Nov 19, 2019
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...
