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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
Monday, April 02, 2018
The Louisiana Small Business Development Centers' annual report highlights the significant progress the statewide network made in fiscal year 2017. In this annual report, great partnerships, outstanding productivity, and state pride will stand strong throughout. The purpose of the report is to provide an overview of how the LSBDC helps entrepreneurs navigate their ways to small business ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release
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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
