Born amidst the oil bust of the 1980's. JEDCO is funded by government and run by business leaders. JEDCO seeks to create a pro business environment that will attract businesses to Jefferson Parish and works hard to assure existing businesses are happy in the parish. To this end, JEDCO has created a rang of business growth and create jobs.
The economic picture has brightened considerably since the bleak mid 1980's. With the state's second largest population and enviable employment rates, Jefferson Parish is a place of remarkable opportunity. JEDCO remains a key to unlocking that opportunity.
ENTERPRISE CENTER (Small Business Incubator)
Provides a protected environment for new and developing businesses. Monitoring, consulting services, and shared technical services (sectetaril, phone, fax) provide the support for a dramatically increased first year success rate. (504) 830-4724
JEDCO WEST
A full service JEDCO office with convent access for Westbank businesses. The Bid Center, Financing the Future and general business consulting are available at this site. In addition, JEDCO West ofers a light manufacring incubator with affordable space, shared services, reguair consultation and other business resources for start up. (504) 362-9378
FINANCING THE FUTURE
Businesses located in Jefferson Parish are elegible for JEDCO's loan programs. These programs are designed to meet most business needs. Including fixed assets, working capital and inventory. (504) 833-1881
BUSINESS RECRUITMENT
This program was eatablished in an effort to attract relocating businesses from other parts of the country, and the world. A large labor pool, available land, sophisticated transportation infastructure and geographic proximity to Latin markets are community assets being promoted to prospects. (504) 833-1881
Other Help For Enterprisers Moving to Grand Isle.
Other Help For Enterprisers Moving to Grand Isle, Biophysics and Physiological Sciences.
Other Help For Enterprisers Moving to Grand Isle, Engineering Grants.
Other Help For Enterprisers Moving to Grand Isle, Management and Technical Assistance for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses.
Other Help For Enterprisers Moving to Grand Isle, Scientific, Technological and International Affairs.
The Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program.
The SBA.
Other Help For Enterprisers Moving to Grand Isle, Women�s Business Ownership Assistance.
