GRETNA, La. — On Dec. 6, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission joined local elected officials to celebrate the grand opening of a movie poster exhibition at 605 Lapalco Boulevard in Gretna. The founders of Movie Poster Archives Gallery and…
“There are so many unique issues that arise in the food and beverage and hospitality industries that only people in these industries can understand,” observed Alex Harrel, executive chef at the Virgin New Orleans Hotel and local chapter co-leader of…
More than 10 million lights are on display now at Lafreniere Park, with almost all of the creations custom made. Park Director Tripp Rabalais discusses this year's exciting big addition, as well as how the park fared during the pandemic…
NEW ORLEANS — A visit from French President Emmanuel Macron is the week’s business news highlight. No doubt regional economic development executives are among the officials hoping to “parlez-vous français” with the most powerful leader of America’s oldest ally. The…
As the year comes to an end and we look back to measure the year’s success, I asked some fellow business owners what they look for in their companies as successful benchmarks other than revenue and profits. Everyone can…
Getting cold feet is never a good thing, whether metaphorically or in reality. Fortunately, there is a local company that combines warmth and whimsey – and outstanding good works – to keep your tootsies toasty. “I’d always wanted to…
This week’s guest is Mandy Simpson, owner of NOLA Boards, a New Orleans-based maker of handcrafted cutting boards, countertops, furniture and more. She talks about how celebrity chef Rachael Ray helped boost her business, the importance of supporting local retailers…
NEW ORLEANS — While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains, according to a report from the Associated Press. "The U.S. job market remains strong, consumer spending is resilient and inflation has been…
