Welcome
As businesses need governmental policies that unleash the strength of the private sector, the Jefferson Business Council assists parish leaders in developing strategies for economic development and growth. Through advocacy and leadership, we foster open, frequent communication between community and government officials.
Accomplishments
The JBC has made great strides to ensure the prosperity of the region's largest parish. Recently the JBC has been a principal advocate for the Jefferson Edge 2020 Quality of Life Initiative to address the parish's most critical issues. These include flood protection, crime, public education, healthcare, beautification, insurance, economic development and the redevelopment of Fat City.
In the News
Investing in early childhood education is an easy sell
If there’s been one regular refrain on the campaign trail this season, it’s been a call for more investment in early childhood education. There’s a good reason for that. Research shows that providing quality early education for at-risk children has major benefits —...