NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On June 30, local community development financial institutions NewCorp Inc. and TruFund Financial Services Inc. announced a new collaboration with the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund aimed at expanding access to capital and other resources to…
When we think of a career in sports, most people immediately flash on being the next Drew Brees or Sean Payton. Yet outside of playing and coaching, there are myriad career opportunities in both professional and amateur athletics. “There’s…
On this week’s episode, Tammie Jackson, the city’s director of safety and permits, says more investigators and new software will improve enforcement of short-term rental rules.
NEW ORLEANS — General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has announced the opening of its new office at The Beach at University of New Orleans. Company leaders said the facility will initially support 50 new jobs…
Among other appellations, New Orleans is often described as “the most European city in America.” A particularly tasty example of this cultural claim can be found uptown at 4714 Freret St., in the form of Windowsill Pies. Co-founders and owners…
The healthcare industry represents $1.5 billion of the gross regional product on the Northshore and a new pilot program started this past May aims to boost that number even further. In this week's episode, Chris Masingill, CEO of St.…
NEW ORLEANS — Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top business stories: 601 Metairie Road will soon be home to Parish Line Bistro Bar. The new venture was created by hospitality industry veteran Mickey Parenton, New Orleans…
“We provide a safe place for kids to explore their gifts,” stated Gerald Williams. “We help them find their own landing place.” Williams is the co-founder and CEO of Excite All Stars, which offers a variety of youth programs…
