Now What?
In 1993, Danielle Metz received three life sentences plus an additional 20 years for conspiracy to…
Author: Photos by Cheryl Gerber
Event: 5th Annual Women Can DRIVE Symposium
Dana Johnson, Gayle Benson and Liz Broekman Tuesday, October 29 | NOLA MOTORSPORTS Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, served as the key speaker at this year’s event, hosted by the the ABWA…
Event: 9th Annual Economic & Real Estate Forecast Symposium
Chase Melancon, Rebecca Lombardo and Cameron Lombardo Tuesday, October 15 | Loyola, Rousell Building Industry heavyweights joined to discuss the present and future of both residential and commercial real estate at this event held in partnership with NOMAR, CID…
Event: JCYP Power Lunch Featuring Jerry Bologna of JEDCO
Erica Moreau, Vanessa Boisbert and Dustin Braud Thursday, October 10 | Legacy Kitchen Members and guests of the Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals group gathered to hear from JEDCO president and CEO Jerry Bologna. Ian Blanchard, James Rosenbloom and…
Event: Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Inaugural Honors Luncheon
Chris Kenya, Peggy Coleman and Darrah Schaefer Thursday, September 5 Steve Gleason was the special honoree and Gov. John Bel Edwards the special guest at GNOSF’s luncheon celebrating Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees John Alario, Ron Gardner and Dr.…
Event: Biz 5 Year Anniversary
Kim Singletary and Kelly Massicot Thursday, October 10 | Ernst Café Members from throughout the business community, along with past and present staff of the magazine, gathered to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Biz New Orleans Magazine at a…
The Power of Two Wheels
In 1965, an 11-year-old Robin Tate picked up empty Coke bottles from along the river front and from outside the A&P on Royal…
Event: Women of NORLI: Women’s Equality Summit
Kristin Palmer, Julie Stokes and Kelisha Garrett Thursday, August 29 | Windsor Court Hotel The New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI) and the New Orleans Chamber joined to produce the inaugural Women’s Equality Summit. Loyola University President Tania Tetlow…
Event: 2019 Hispanic Business Conference and Trade Show
Rocsean Spencer, Alex Cheramie and Javier Sanchez Wednesday, August 7 | Harrah’s Casino Representatives from the City of New Orleans, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Port of New Orleans participated in a…
Event: New Orleans Chamber 2019 3rd Quarter Luncheon: Workforce Engine of Louisiana
Candice Forest, Garri Brown and Kathy Moss Friday, August 16 | Sheraton New Orleans Keynote speakers Superintendents John White and Dr. Henderson Lewis Jr. shared their thoughts on the successes and challenges of Orleans Parish and Louisiana public schools…
Playing With Blocks
“Cocktails are moving back to the kind of quality and complexity last seen before Prohibition, and this was the kind of ice they were using,” says Chuck Avery, who launched Melt New Orleans in 2016. Using reverse osmosis filtered water,…
Angels Without Wings
The organization also helps with a family’s last-minute or miscellaneous needs, which can include things like WalMart cards, gas cards and even Visa cards to cover an insurance copayment. Seen on the right is Executive Director Mark Firmin. On four…
Event: New Orleans Business Alliance Annual Meeting
Cate Swinburn, Stacy Martin and Sidney Monroe Thursday, June 27 | Hyatt Regency New Orleans Carnival Corp. President and CEO Arnold W. Donald was the keynote speaker at NOLABA’s annual meeting this year, where the organization also introduced its…
Event: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man and Woman of the Year Grand Finale
Allison Sharpiro, Dandry and Ayesha Motwani Thursday, June 13 | WWII Museum Allison Shapiro Dandry, director of communications and technology for Krispy Krunchy Chicken, and Kurt Evans, CEO of Digital Engineering, were proclaimed Woman and Man of the Year…
Saving the Square
“I like to go to Congo Square because I always get to drum and take my shoes off and dance in a circle,” says Pinkie Harris, a 7-year-old student at Bricolage Academy. “The drums make my heart vibrate.”…
Event: 2019 CID Awards Gala
Eric Tanner, Sandra Corrigan and Michael Corrigan Thursday, June 6 | Hyatt Regancy The Commercial Investment Division (CID) of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® awards program included over 1,500 transactions and a combined $1.1 billion dollars in…
A Light in the Darkness
Lighthouse Louisiana When a group of businessmen came together in 1915 with the primary goal of providing meaningful employment for the blind, one of the first things they settled on producing was sturdy brooms. Since those early beginnings, the organization…
WOMEN IN BUILDING
What comes to mind when you think of a builder? The answer might have once been the traditional stereotype: a male construction worker wearing a hard hat, a bright vest and a toolbelt filled with supplies. But long gone are…
Scout’s Honor
HBA helps Girls Scouts gain new skills
Once Upon a Dream Home
Cherie Duckworth’s hope for economic reinvigoration in New Orleans East
A Neighborhood Shining Brighter and Brighter
Lake Barrington Pastor Will Lloyd Shares What Makes His Neighborhood Special
Event: The American Cuisine and Hospitality Symposium
Emeril Lagasse, Tory McPhail and Michael Gulotta The American Cuisine and Hospitality Symposium Monday, September 17 | Orpheum Theater In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Commander’s Palace, the restaurant hosted a day-long discussion at the Orpheum Theater about the…
Event: Tulane Business Forum
Chris Ralston, Laura Plante and Tyler Nichols Tulane Business Forum Friday, September 21 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center The 39th annual Tulane Business Forum again brought together more than 750 business professionals representing more than 200 companies. This year’s…
Event: New Orleans Chamber 3rd Quarter Luncheon in partnership with EO
Sandra Lindquist, Ashley Page and Mamie Gasperecz New Orleans Chamber 3rd Quarter Luncheon in partnership with EO Friday, September 28 | Intercontinental New Orleans Drs. Peter and Susan Glaser were the keynote speakers at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce’s…
Event: 8th Annual Economic & Real Estate Forecast Symposium Sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank
Ryan Pearce, Cindy Callais, LaTanya LaBranch and Jon Cerruti 8th Annual Economic & Real Estate Forecast Symposium Sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank Tuesday, October 9 | Roussel Hall, Loyola University This sold out event presented by the New Orleans Metropolitan…
Event: 2018 Hispanic Business Conference and Trade Show
Mark Samuel, Julia Carcamo and Max Ferrera 2018 Hispanic Business Conference and Trade Show Wednesday, August 8 | Harrah’s New Orleans “Doing Busines With the Government” and “Diversity Inclusion Worth More than Gold” were the titles of featured seminars at…
Event: ABWA August Luncheon Featuring Mark Romig
Donna Acardo, Mark Romig, Ana Ayestas and Ginger Mitchell ABWA August Luncheon Featuring Mark Romig Thursday, August 16 | The Cannery Mark Romig, APR president and chief executive officer of the 2018 NOLA Foundation — the support arm for the…
Event: Women United Presents Louisiana Women Leaders of Change
Alexis Tucker, Michael Williamson and Cathy McRae Women United Presents Louisiana Women Leaders of Change Thursday, August 30 | Hyatt Regency Keynote speakers Helena Moreno, Sybil Morial and Susan Spicer reflected on the role women have played in shaping…
Event: Blue Cross Blue Shield Annual Business to Business Forum on Healthcare Solutions (B2B Health Forum)
Lisa McCoy, Destinie Hammond and Brenda Smith Blue Cross Blue Shield Annual Business to Business Forum on Healthcare Solutions (B2B Health Forum) Thursday, August 23 | Hyatt Regency The role and value of the employer market in healthcare today,…
Building Homes and Futures
Area high school students build resumés, and houses, with unCommon Construction. The New Orleans Residential real estate market is thriving, with new construction popping up all over the city. Among them is a listing for a home in the St.…
