In response to the significant reduction-in-force layoffs by Huntington Ingalls at its Avondale Shipyard, the Jefferson Chamber is staffing the Avondale Workforce Transition Center to provide career counseling and job placement assistance to workers losing their jobs. Working in conjunction with the Jefferson Parish Council and the local Workforce Investment Board (WIB), ... Read More
Archives for December 2012
JEDCO Promotes Bologna to Executive Director
After several months of searching, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) selected Jerry Bologna as its new executive director. Bologna previously served as JEDCO's Deputy Director and is credited for retaining Peoples Health and attracting NOLA Motorsports Park and Smoothie King's international headquarters to Jefferson Parish, according to the ... Read More
5 reasons why you need to attend the Louisiana Business and Franchise Expo
1. These guys will be addressing all of the myths. Let’s be honest, there are a number of reasons why you have never considered opening a franchise. The good news is that most of the reasons are incorrect. The expo will be providing insight in separating true from false. 2. There will be national companies at the event looking to expand in the region. This could be ... Read More