Location

Welcome to Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish stretches from the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain to the Gulf of Mexico at Grand Isle, making it the business gateway to the region. A great deal of its commercial success is due to the Mississippi River, which flows through the parish and boasts an exceptional transportation infrastructure.

The region has an internationally-acclaimed reputation in music, culinary arts, theater, literature and the visual arts stemming from its French, Spanish, African and Caribbean heritage, making the area appealing to a diverse audience of individuals.

Business isn’t the only business here.

The greater New Orleans region offers a wide variety of comfortable, affordable and exciting places to live, work and play. Family-friendly neighborhoods. Peaceful country living. Big-city buzz. Choose the way you want to live, and you'll never be far from work.

Here's just a taste of what makes the region's lifestyle tough to top:

• World-renowned cuisine from traditional Cajun/Creole to innovative global fare
• Fun fairs, carnivals and festivals celebrating everything from Mardi Gras to strawberries to jazz to Oktoberfest
• One-of-a-kind music and performing arts communities
• Dazzling architecture, arts, theater, literature and museums
• 65 public libraries, plus vast college and university holdings
• Acclaimed public and private schools
• A paradise for hunting, fishing, golf, water sports and other outdoor activities
• Professional football and basketball, plus major college athletics
• 28 acute-care hospitals, plus leading research and educational institutions
• Eleven four-year colleges and universities
• Mild winters with rare weather-related business downtime