Jefferson Parish Pulse

This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we interviewed Jerry Bologna, JEDCO President & CEO. JEDCO has been hard at work to keep our business community informed and supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jerry and Kelsey talk about JEDCO's response to the crisis, what they've been hearing from the local business community and what can be expected as JEDCO and Jefferson Parish roll out a comp...

On the Season One finale of the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we interviewed Jay Lapeyre, President of Laitram, and Edel Blanks, President & CEO of Intralox, which is an operating division of Laitram. Laitram is a vibrant, forward-thinking manufacturer with a long-term commitment to innovation, integrity and continuous improvement across its operating divisions. The company manufactures everyth...

This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we interview Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee-Sheng. Cynthia was elected to become the next Parish President earlier this year and she will be sworn into that new role in early January 2020. Cynthia has served on the Jefferson Parish Council for 10 years in various capacities. On this episode, Cynthia and Kelsey talked about her plans for the next fou...

This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, JEDCO interviewed Tom Yura, Chief Operating Officer of Cornerstone. This powerhouse company employs 500 people and produces 2.5 billion pounds of product a year. The business has a long history in Jefferson Parish and they look forward to continued growth and success in the future. On this episode, Tom and Kelsey talk about Cornerstone’s focus on innovation...

On this BONUS episode of the Jefferson Parish Pulse, Bob Arceneaux, owner of Orleans Coffee, gives us a deep dive into the process of cupping and how coffee experts choose their perfect blends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Jefferson Parish Pulse, JEDCO featuresa business that helps put a little extra pep in the steps of our residents. Orleans Coffee is a local roaster and wholesale business based in the City of Kenner. Chances are, you’ve had this coffee before – even if you didn’t know it. The business sells to coffee shops and restaurants all over the region. We interviewed Bob Arceneaux, owner of Orl...

This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, JEDCO interviewed Barry Hays, Vice President of Joval Manufacturing Company. Barry is part of the third generation of family members that have owned and operated Joval, a Jefferson-based sheet metal manufacturer. The business has a long history in Jefferson Parish and a loyal client base to tout their quality of work and excellent customer service.&nbs...

Happy Halloween! We can't think of a better way to celebrate this spooky sweet holiday than to release a podcast interview with one of Jefferson Parish's confectionery connoisseurs! On this week's episode of the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we chat with the queen of sugar, Jeanne O’Leary. Jeanne is the founder of Poof Cotton Candy, a startup food manufacturer based in Jefferson Parish. But if you’re im...

This week on Jefferson Parish Pulse, we talk with Drew Mire, CEO of Computrols. Computrols is a Gretna-based tech company that designs, manufactures, installs and services building automation systems for iconic businesses and facilities across the world. This year, Computrols won a Louisiana Lantern Award, a prestigious recognition given to top performing manufacturers across the state. Computrols...

This week, we interview Eddie Gregory, owner of Southern Hotrod. This local manufacturer is in the business of making automatic transmissions. But not just any kind of transmissions. These are the kind that make a car go really fast.  Eddie is a dynamic individual who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. He and his team have come a long way from selling auto parts out of his garage. Now, the...

This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, we talk with John Occhipinti, President of Boscoli Family Foods. This Jefferson Parish-based food manufacturer makes an iconic Italian olive salad passed down through generations. It has become a local staple eaten on a classic New Orleans sandwich. The company has expanded its line to include other products, but it all began with a family recipe over...

Welcome to the Jefferson Parish Pulse powered by JEDCO! With the launch of this podcast, we will be sharing important stories from our local innovators, business owners, community leaders and more who have helped to shape the vibrant Jefferson Parish economy, which has become a destination for business. Season One will feature a the businesses that make many of the products people in our region an...