Six months ago, Davon Barbour left California to try to resurrect New Orleans as one of the best cities in the nation. With a professional background in economic and community development and retail attraction and retention, Barbour assumed leadership of…
As director of strategic initiatives and policy for the Jefferson Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) Annalisa Kelly plays an integral role in many of the organization’s most impactful projects. Just a few of her recent contributions have included: leading the effort…
This past January, Paul Matthews made waves in the maritime industry when he became the first African-American head of the Port of South Louisiana For 10 years, Paul Matthews’ work in the maritime industry — which most recently included serving…
One of the largest black-owned banks in America, Liberty Bank and Trust will celebrate its 50th anniversary this November under only its second president, Todd McDonald, son of the bank’s founder, Alden McDonald. Exposed to the finance world all his…
Sophina Uong is not afraid of a challenge. After years working in San Francisco’s best restaurants, winning “Grand Champion Grill Master” on the Food Network show “Chopped,” and managing a restaurant for famed chef Andrew Zimmern in Minneapolis, in the…
As the new executive director of the Young Leadership Council, Camille Sumner is bringing a fiery passion for community and the greater good to the organization in its 36th year. “I’m the happiest when I’m involved in the community,” said…
As director of the LSU Health New Orleans/LCMC Health Cancer Center since June 2021, Shreveport native Dr. John H. Stewart is focused on helping New Orleans become a beacon for immunotherapy research, cancer clinical trials and research, and policy in…
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) was founded in New Orleans in January 1932 to monitor and analyze government policies, finances and processes as then U.S Senator-elect Gov. Huey Long muscled his notorious political machine into the city. In the…
Since its founding in 1966, The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) has focused on preserving the treasures of the city’s culture and past. In looking toward its own future, however, the organization recently created a new position. In December 2021,…
If you were watching the news last summer when the Delta variant of COVID-19 was hitting hard, you likely caught at least a few interviews with Dr. Mark Kline. An infectious disease specialist by training, Kline jumped into the role…
More than $100 million in investment capital — that’s what Tulane University is aiming to bring to the New Orleans region through its new Innovation Institute, set to launch later this year. Part innovation lab, part campus programming and part…
For almost 100 episode, the "Biz Talks" podcast has brought listeners beyond the pages of Biz New Orleans magazine. From infrastructure to the aftermath of COVID-19, each week Kim Singletary and Rich Collins interview community leaders about the topics impacting…
This week, producer Kelly Massicot interviews Biz Talks co-host Rich Collins about his new role as the editor of Biz New Orleans' new publication the New Orleans 500. The New Orleans 500 is an annual book that profiles the business…
Since taking over in January of 2019 as the third generation of Baumers to lead Baumer Foods — makers of the iconic Crystal Hot Sauce for almost 100 years — Alvin Adam “Pepper” Baumer III has been battling to lead…
It’s been an unprecedented year for us all — a year full of challenges, but also new opportunities. In our fifth annual class of New & Notables, we honor 12 individuals that have spent the last year taking on…
When many think of the distilling industry, the general impression is it’s mostly a man’s world and we’re all just living and imbibing in it. Local rum distilling company Happy Raptor Distilling bucks this myth. Distillery co-founder, chief brand officer…
Who moves to New Orleans to head a restaurant group in the middle of a global pandemic? Michael DiSimone. When COVID-19 closed the hotel DiSimone was working for in his home state of Michigan, he was offered the chance to…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Main Squeeze Juice Co. is capping a year of record growth, despite the fact that many retailers and franchises continue to reel from the fallout brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The locally-based juice and…
Most lawyers can recall a specific case or court ruling that set the tone for them as litigators. For Wayne Lee, that case came early in his career while working as an associate at Stone Pigman. The St. Augustine High…
The conversation around healthcare and the healthcare industry has always been a hot topic. Thanks to ever-changing laws, it has become particularly tricky for hospitals over recent years. Danielle Trostorff has practiced healthcare law for over 40 years and currently…
NEW ORLEANS – One of the latest advances in breast reconstruction surgery is now available in New Orleans. Details were shared in a press release. ReSensation is a new surgical method designed to potentially restore sensation after a mastectomy. Dr.…
NEW ORLEANS - The University of New Orleans (UNO) is now accepting nominations and applications for “UNO25”, an initiative that identifies, recognizes and celebrates 25 high-impact businesses that are owned or led by alumni of the University. Details were shared in a…
Suzette Toledano Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Toledano Entertainment and Arts Law 40 years in practice J.D. Tulane University Law School With a clientele that includes rappers and musicians, Suzette Toledano has received a sort of “street cred” in…
NEW ORLEANS - Next week, Nov. 1-3, TED, an online media corporation, will bring its TEDWomen conference to New Orleans for the first time. Taking up residence in the historic Orpheum Theatre, the three-day conference will bring together more than…
New Orleans-based pet costuming company Pet Krewe brings the party to the pooches.
JEFFERSON PARISH – Earlier today, July 25, WWLTV reported that Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand would retire Aug. 31. “Today is an incredible day for me, but it is a little bittersweet,” said Normand. “Today I announce that I will…
Metairie, Louisiana — On Sept. 20, local brides and their bridesmaids stopping in for fittings and to pick up their dresses at Linda Lee Bridal & Boutique in Metairie learned the store closed. This morning, New Orleans Bride Magazine, sister publication…
This piece originally ran June 26 on New Orleans Bride Magazine's official blog, "Let Them Eat Cake." In an historic decision Friday, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage, declaring it legal in all…
