Tim Coulon, Jefferson Business Council (JBC) Executive Director, has announced CPA Eric Bosch as their 2021 Chairman. He will begin his duties on Jan 1, 2021. The JBC also selected their board officers at their General Membership meeting on Wednesday, November 18,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(Avondale, LA) -- The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) Development Corporation recently won a national award for its financial role in a major economic development project. The National Association of Development Companies (NADCO)...
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 —...
Jefferson Parish Schools had the largest growth in Louisiana on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. No Louisiana system exceeded Jefferson Parish’s 11.1% growth. “This is another example of our momentum in Jefferson Parish Schools,” said JP Schools Superintendent Dr. Cade...
