The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission apparently came up with such a good economic development strategy, the parish council has adopted it as its own. “Jefferson EDGE 2020” shifts the parish from the years of recovery that followed Hurricane Katrina into planning for the next ten years. Look for emphasis on aggressive business retention and expansion, ongoing development of the Churchill Technology & Business Park and the redevelopment of the Louis Armstrong International Airport’s buy-out properties. Five issues are pegged as priorities: land development and redevelopment, workforce development, transportation and regional initiatives, advocacy and business outreach/quality jobs. “Jefferson Parish has earned a strong reputation as a business-friendly parish,” says David Martin, chairman of JEDCO’s board. “We are now well positioned to take a leadership position in the transformation of our entire region.” To see the plan, click here.
Jefferson Parish takes JEDCO strategy as its own
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