Feb 19, 2019
The Jefferson Business Council has recognized 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. The recipients this year, the third in which...
Feb 4, 2019
Business Leaders Announce Support of Upcoming Millage for Competitive and Fair Compensation for Teachers in Jefferson Parish METAIRIE, La. – An educated workforce, a safe community and contributions to a better quality of life are a few of the catalysts making public...
Oct 25, 2018
OCT 24, 2018 • BUREAU OF GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH MEDIA RELEASE OVERVIEW Today BGR releases three reports on Jefferson Parish tax renewals for drainage works, juvenile services, and animal shelter and health services that voters will consider on November 6, 2018. If...
Oct 8, 2018
Avondale Marine LLC, a joint venture between Virginia-based T. Parker Host and Illinois-based Hilco Redevelopment Partners, has finalized the purchase of the 250-acre Avondale Shipyard property from Huntington Ingalls Industries. This marks a critical step towards...
Oct 1, 2018
The Jefferson Business Council, an organization of 50 major Jefferson Parish owners and chief business officers donated $4,000. to the Jefferson Parish Public School System to be split between four schools, two on the east bank and two on the west bank. The first...
Sep 11, 2018
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is pleased to announce JEDCO President and CEO Jerry Bologna's inclusion on a list of North America's Top 50 Economic Developers. Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between...
