Location

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.

The Greater New Orleans region offers a wide variety of comfortable, affordable and exciting places to live, work and play. From family-friendly neighborhoods and peaceful country living to the 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.