This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse powered by JEDCO, we feature an interview with Lisa Barback, Executive Director of the Westbank Business & Industry Association (WBIA). Lisa has been the executive director of the organization for over nine years. WBIA is the premier business organization for the West bank, serving businesses in Jefferson Parish and beyond. This is a member driven organization and the members are so actively engaged in a wide variety of initiatives.

On this episode of the Jefferson Parish Pulse, Lisa talks about some of the hot button issues that the WBIA has set their sights on in recent years, including workforce development and insurance. She also discusses what sets Jefferson Parish apart as a premier destination for business and highlights some of the trends she has seen during her tenure as executive director of this important local business organization.

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On this episode of the Jefferson Parish Pulse powered by JEDCO, we feature an interview with Dr. Arlanda Williams, Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development and Dean of Delgado's River City Campus. Dr. Williams is an avid champion of economic development and a long-time JEDCO partner. Under her leadership, Delgado continues to lay the foundation for a strong, skilled workforce in Jefferson Parish and around the region. During the interview, Dr. Williams talks about Delgado's vital role in workforce development, the college's out-of-the-box approach to changing the mindset about trade programs, and the value of developing industry partnerships to drive curricula.

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This week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse powered by JEDCO, we feature an interview with Jefferson Performing Arts Society executive director, Rob DeViney. Rob joined the non-profit arts organization in May 2023. He oversees the JPAS’s day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, and community partnerships.

JPAS was founded in 1978. It is in its 46th season!! Dedicated to the artistic and cultural enrichment of the entire Gulf South, the organization has kept Jefferson Parish entertained and engaged with a revolving door of plays, musicals, comedy shows, concerts, and more for years. Many of those performances are run right out of the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, a beautiful facility off of Airline Highway.

On this episode of the Jefferson Parish Pulse, Rob and Kelsey had a great conversation about the importance of the arts within educational programming, the value of the arts as an economic development driver, and what Rob is most excited about as he enters his first full season as the JPAS Executive Director.

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