What we really need to see in the future is truly affordable retirement and long-term care options. Much education is needed for people who do not yet need these living arrangements to understand their cost and to plan for future…
DID YOU KNOW? Headquartered in New Orleans, Gulf Coast Housing Partnership has been “real estate problem solving” for 14 years with projects from Texas to Florida. It’s no secret that New Orleans has its fair share of problems,…
DID YOU KNOW? Louisiana was the fifth largest state exporter of goods in the U.S. in 2018 (the latest information available) according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. New Orleans has always been involved in…
NEW ORLEANS — The University of New Orleans’ Survey Research Center conducted a live interviewer telephone survey of 325 registered voters in Louisiana. Respondents were asked to rate the job performances of Governor John Bel Edwards and the state’s two…
NEW ORLEANS — Boucherie’s executive chef and owner, Nathanial Zimet, announced the launch of Boucherie Feeds, a program dedicated to providing complete, nutritious and tasty meals to students in low-income areas throughout New Orleans. In 2020, the pandemic forced Zimet…
I think short-term rentals don’t belong in residential neighborhoods. That’s why all our buildings are located in the CBD with hotel permitting. Andreas King-Geovanis, CEO and founder of Sextant Stays If you’re looking for a surefire way to…
If you own property in South Louisiana, chances are you’ve noticed that your flood insurance rates keep getting higher and higher. While some of the causes behind the increases are no secret, understanding how and why rates are going up,…
NEW ORLEANS — The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted its ninth annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday, March 25 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The social event raises funds from corporations and individuals to support students through…
Remember when people were scrambling for toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic, back in March 2020? Almost two years later, that shift in scarcity of one bathroom item has now spread to a shortage in houses. The supply…
Despite all of last year’s challenges, the pandemic didn’t managed not…
NEW ORLEANS — Luxury cognac brand Hennessy partnered with the New Orleans Pelicans to host an on-court dinner for Black entrepreneurs and influencers on Feb. 16 at the Smoothie King Center. The event was funded by the spirit maker’s Never…
While the pandemic may have taken a heavy toll on local industries like hospitality, tourism, and even oil and gas, for the state’s maritime industry and Louisiana ports, it may have provided additional opportunities for the region to grow and…
Greater New Orleans has been a major player in international trade for a long time, with roots that can be traced back to 1682, when Robert de La Salle petitioned France’s King Louis XIV to construct a port in the…
When it comes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education (STEM), our region is shooting for the moon. The Louisiana legislature has appropriated millions of dollars to advance regional STEM education efforts throughout the state. The funding increase is the…
When it comes to success stories, it doesn’t get any more classically American than Folgers. The company’s founder and namesake, James Folger, moved to San Francisco in the 1850s at the age of 14. He and his brothers, like so…
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In a matter of months, a never-before-seen virus spread from a small region in China to affect every part of the globe, including right here in Eastern New Orleans. The pandemic quickly changed the way we live our lives and…
Senator Eddie J. Lambert - District 18 Senator Eddie J. Lambert represents District 18, which comprises parts of Ascension, St. James, and Livingston Parishes. He’s been serving the people of Louisiana since he was elected to the House of Representatives…
The dawn of a new decade is a time for both reflection and refocusing, and before Greater New Orleans, Inc. launches into its next era of developing and diversifying Southeast Louisiana’s economy, we’re taking a look back at the incredible…
One of the primary goals of GNO, Inc. is to provide the residents of Southeast Louisiana with access to well-paying jobs in growing industries, and perhaps no industry is seeing such rapid and significant advances as technology. The evidence of…
Ask anybody what they know about New Orleans and chances are good that their answer will involve music. The Crescent City is the birthplace of jazz, a place where culture is synonymous with nightlife, live performances and festivals. But for…
The opening of the brand new, state-of-the-art $1.3 billion North Terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) stands as one of the most striking testaments…
Monica Morrison didn’t always see herself as an educator. While she was in college, she had dreams of becoming a corporate trainer and traveling around the country working in big city high-rises with all of the other corporate suits. On…
David Foster moved to Louisiana from California just a few short months ago, but his original hometown was not…
In October of 2018, the CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Kurt Nagle, announced that he would be retiring by the fall of 2019. The association’s executive committee began their search to fill the big shoes that…
For Scott Jackson, the decision to get into the trucking and construction business…
Top 10 largest campaigns for 2018. The photo includes representatives from Valero St. Charles Refinery, Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex, Dow St. Charles Operations, Bayer, Zachry Group, Entergy Waterford 3, St. Charles Parish Public Schools, OxyChem, Cornerstone…
Elmwood Center, owned and developed by Lauricella Land Company, LLC, has a unique history of being a premier location for retailers looking to break into the New Orleans-area market. Currently, the site houses commercial giants such as Home Depot, World…
In June of this year, HB575 was signed into law as Act No. 286, the new bill that will bring a statewide framework for ridesharing to Louisiana. Similar legislation has been deferred twice by the Senate Judiciary A committee in…
Things are taking off at the Port of South Louisiana – including new pilots trained on site at the Executive Regional Airport. In February of 2019, Southern Aviators Flight Training, LLC opened for business, filling a much-needed void in the…
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