New small businesses open in Jefferson Parish with support from JEDCO loan programs

JEDCO’s flexible and accessible loan programs have become a financing gem for local entrepreneurs. Some of the area’s newest businesses opened their doors with JEDCO’s non-traditional loan options:

• Crescent City Ninja Academy: The only dedicated American Ninja Warrior gym in the state celebrated its grand opening late last month in Gretna. JEDCO financed 100% of the project.

• McCord Butchery: A new European-style butcher shop came to life with JEDCO funding. The economic development organization financed 80% of the project.

• Studio KP: JEDCO financed 40% of this full-service salon in Metairie using the SBA 504 loan program.

Learn more: JEDCO.org/loans.

– Kelsey Scram, JEDCO