News for Community
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Thursday, May 24, 2018
(MARRERO, LA) - The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in partnership with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana Economic Development (LED), is pleased to announce that US Foods will make a significant investment to expand the company's F. Christiana distribution facility in Marrero. The company will retain 140 jobs currently in place and create an additional 45 new direct jobs, ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Economic, Press Release
Thursday, May 24, 2018
After a final presentation by New Orleans Saints owner Mrs. Gayle Benson, the NFL owners voted to award New Orleans its record 11th Super Bowl. The awarding of the 2024 Super Bowl wraps up a seven-month confidential bid negotiation led by the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the Saints.
“Beginning back in 2017 and now continuing through 2024, Louisiana has and will host many of the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts
The National WWII Museum to Unveil New Special Exhibit So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope
Thursday, May 17, 2018
NEW ORLEANS (May 16, 2018) – The National WWII Museum today announced the opening of its newest special exhibit So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope. Supported by the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and with special thanks to the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, So Ready for Laughter tells the story of the entertainer’s unique place in WWII history and beyond. Using multimedia elements and ...read more
Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
Friday, May 04, 2018
NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is celebrating its second annual Maritime Month through May and National Maritime Day on May 22nd to pay tribute to the region’s rich maritime history and to recognize the hardworking men and women who serve in the industry.
The theme of Port NOLA’s 2018 Maritime Month is “Your Working River 300” to honor the city of New Orleans’ Tricentennial ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts
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Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company Welcomes Commercial Lenders Randy L. Scheuermann, Jr. And Rickie Duf
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
NEW ORLEANS — Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company welcomes two experienced Commercial Lenders to its Westbank Branches.
Randy L. Scheuermann, Jr., Vice President Commercial Lender joins the Manhattan Branch located at 1901 Manhattan Blvd. Building F, Suite 100, in Harvey. Randy comes to Gulf Coast Bank with 18 years banking experience. He grew up on the Westbank where he attended West Jefferson ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
NEW ORLEANS (April 4, 2018) – The National WWII Museum welcomed 100,592 visitors to its campus in March 2018, shattering the institution’s previous monthly record of 84,858 visitors set in March 2017. In addition to breaking its monthly visitation record, the Museum also experienced its highest volume of school group visitation in a single month with 9,350 students (K-12 and college) visiting the ...read more
Categories: Community, Fun Facts, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
Kenner, LA. – The city of Kenner, in conjunction with Bike Easy officials, will hold a press conference Friday at 10 a.m. to officially announce the temporary bike lane that’s been installed on Loyola Drive and talk about the future of bike lanes in the city.
The press conference is being held in the parking lot of Wentwood Playground, 200 W. Loyola Drive, in the area where the pop up bike ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
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Tuesday, April 03, 2018
NEW ORLEANS — Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company today announced the top ten winners for their 6thAnnual Community Rewards Program. Participants will be presented their checks at a celebratory breakfast on April 11.
The Community Rewards Program welcomed all 501c3 organizations located in the parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, East Baton Rouge and Tangipahoa. With a limit ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts
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Thursday, March 15, 2018
(AVONDALE, La) -- The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in conjunction with Louisiana Economic Development, is pleased to welcome Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. to Jefferson Parish. The specialty oil and fat producer will establish a new processing facility adjacent to the former Avondale Shipyard, creating 39 direct jobs in the region and investing $70 million into the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Economic
