The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission celebrated a year of new projects, innovative initiatives and economic development advancements at its annual year-end meeting
Shane Yokum, zoning administrator for Jefferson Parish, was honored with the Hub for Expansion, Attraction, Retention, and Talent (HEART) Award. Yokum and his team reviewed existing processes and evaluated efficiency in order to streamline the procedure for zoning applicants.
Mr. Nola’s Glitter was honored as the small business of the year. Mr. Nola’s Glitter started out of a spare bedroom four years ago. The company is now in an anchor retail space in Marrero and has become a destination for craft lovers.
Arlanda Williams, vice chancellor of Delgado Community College and the Office of Workforce Development & Institutional…
