Week in Review, Feb. 10 – 14: Jefferson Parish Announces $500M Facility – the First in U.S. to Manufacture EV Battery Materials

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The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in coordination with Jefferson Parish, Cornerstone Energy Park, and Gray Construction, celebrated the groundbreaking on a $500 million facility to supply critical chemical components for rechargeable lithium-ion battery and semiconductor manufacturing processes used in a variety of products, including electric vehicles (EV).

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JEDCO also joined state, regional, and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of an expansive new headquarters for one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast. RNGD, a leader in commercial construction and design, invested $25 million to consolidate its Southeast Region campus. The project is expected to create 130 new jobs and retain 265 existing jobs in the area.

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Here are more of the week’s top business stories:

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Junior League of New Orleans Opens Applications for 2026 Woman Entrepreneur Fellowship Pitch Competition

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Primary Workspace Opens in Historic Downtown Gretna Schoolhouse

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Mardi Gras Goes Green: Grassroots Coalition Leads Sustainability Efforts for Third Year

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Heroes of New Orleans Hosts “Race for a Cause” Go-Kart Challenge

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