NEW ORLEANS – The Galatoire Foundation said it raised $117,500 at its annual Christmas auction on Tuesday, Nov. 30 in the Galatoire’s first floor dining room. Funds will go to Covenant House New Orleans, Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré and the Galatoire Foundation.…
Last year, every business story in our Top 10 related back to the biggest issue in the world: COVID-19. It was an unprecedented year, to be sure, and one we were all happy to see end, the prevailing hope being…
COVINGTON — The Park Executive Office Suites are now open in the NorthPark One building in Covington. Tenants will have a key to their own private space plus access to a business lounge, kitchen, free espresso, printing and copying, and…
NEW ORLEANS — More than 10,000 professionals from the maritime industry will gather Dec. 1-3 for the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans. Many businesses that work in and around the Gulf of Mexico will send representatives to a conference that…
NEW ORLEANS – Chris and Megan Olsen, operators of the new French Quarter vintage store Vice & Graft, are fascinated by history and antiques — especially anything that originated from their adopted hometown. “We grew up in the Rust Belt,…
This is the second in a series of stories about the city’s growing food and beverage industry. NEW ORLEANS — The food and beverage industry is complex and competitive, but it can produce its share of "overnight" successes. In 2017,…
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane University finance professor Peter Ricchiuti and Annette Sisco, an editor for the Advocate/Times-Picayune, have co-authored a new book titled “Being Your Own Boss Is Terrific: Unless you're calling in sick … because then you know you…
This week’s episode features U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, who was one of the five lead Republican negotiators and a member of the bipartisan group of 22 senators that drafted the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. On the podcast,…
NEW ORLEANS – Over the last three months, the Norwegian Breakaway, the Carnival Glory and the Carnival Valor have all resumed ocean-going cruises from the Port of New Orleans. They are the first to do so since March 2020, when…
GRETNA, La. — A new self-serve wine bar celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 20 in downtown Gretna. Developed by four friends who served together in the U.S. Air Force, the Stained Glass Wine House has more than 300 different types…
NEW ORLEANS — Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week's top business stories: President Joe Biden has chosen as supervisor of his $1 trillion infrastructure plan Mitch Landrieu, who as New Orleans mayor pushed the city into recovery…
METAIRIE — On Nov. 18, Atlanta-based real estate investment and property management firm Audubon hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for The Metro at Clearview luxury apartments in Metairie. Slated for completion in the summer of 2023, the 270-unit, $55 million residential…
NEW ORLEANS — Black CannaConference & Expo, a business-to-business conference for Black professionals in the cannabis industry, takes place Nov. 18-20 at the Morial Convention Center. The event is a networking, education and career-advancing conference specifically curated for Black, Indigenous…
NEW ORLEANS – For the third time in four years, Louisiana-based conveyor belt manufacturer Intralox is expanding operations at its Hammond facility. This time, the company said it is more than doubling the size of its molding and assembly operations…
METAIRIE — The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors has selected Ruth W. Lawson to be the organization’s next president. Lawson, a Gretna resident, owns and operates several Smoothie King franchises and currently serves as the executive director of…
This is the first in a series of stories about the city's growing food and beverage industry. NEW ORLEANS — The sale of New Orleans-based healthy drinks company Big Easy Bucha to Latin American beverage company Beliv is the most…
MANDEVILLE — Beau Box Commercial Real Estate has announced it represented buyer Michael Mathews in the purchase of a 15,000-square-foot shopping center located at 3900 Hwy. 22 in Mandeville. Mathews, who is the owner of The Backpacker "adventure" retail stores,…
NEW ORLEANS — The construction firm formerly known as Palmisano has changed its name to Impetus. “We realize that the construction industry needs to evolve in order to continue its legacy of hard work and partnership," said company founder Wesley…
NEW ORLEANS — Look out Hamburger Helper and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. New Orleans' own Camellia Brand, known for its beans and other pantry staples, has announced the release of its new Camellia dinner mixes, designed to help home cooks…
METAIRIE — The Feil Organization said it has leased 65,000 rentable square feet to new tenants in a 150-day period at the Lakeway Center, a 34-story office complex at the foot of the Causeway. New tenants include Brown and Brown…
NEW ORLEANS — On Nov. 12, the Downtown Development District board of commissioners voted to appoint Davon Barbour as the group’s permanent president and CEO. Barbour replaces Kurt Weigle, who resigned a year ago after a long tenure at the…
NEW ORLEANS — Here are the week’s top business stories: On Nov. 7, Children’s Hospital New Orleans celebrated the grand opening of its expanded campus. “Today, we celebrate the completion of the $300 million transformation of our campus, an unprecedented…
NEW ORLEANS – On Nov. 7, Children’s Hospital New Orleans celebrated the grand opening of its expanded campus. “Today, we celebrate the completion of the $300 million transformation of our campus, an unprecedented investment in child health for Louisiana and…
BATON ROUGE – Cajun Pop Louisiana Style Popcorn has announced the release of two new flavors: Creole Pickle and Southern Ranch. "Crisp and tangy, the Creole Pickle popcorn brings a snap of dill flavor with a kick of creole seasoning…
BATON ROUGE — The Southern Rail Commission — an advocate for comprehensive rail transit in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama — said the recently passed federal infrastructure bill will lead to new development opportunities for passenger rail throughout the nation including…
NEW ORLEANS — Crescent Title said it is the first real estate title company in Louisiana to allow customers to make real estate purchases using cryptocurrency. The company will facilitate transactions using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Ripple and Bitcoin Cash,…
Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Austin Sherman and Alexis Korman founded Big Easy Bucha seven years ago to create "healthy beverages spiked with New Orleans flavor." Now, they produce, distribute and sell millions of bottles annually. Last week, it was announced that Latin…
NEW ORLEANS — Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top business stories: New Orleans-based beverage company Big Easy Bucha has announced its acquisition by Beliv, a Latin American bev-tech company with 28 brands in 30 countries. Launched…
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans-based beverage company Big Easy Bucha has announced its acquisition by Beliv, a Latin American bev-tech company with 28 brands in 30 countries. Launched in 2014 by Austin Sherman and Alexis Korman, Big Easy Bucha sells…
HOUSTON — Fish Fixe, a seafood delivery service co-founded by Gonzales-native Melissa Harrington, celebrates its four-year anniversary this month. The company focuses on "procuring properly cared for, sustainable and untreated seafood options that are nutrient-rich and easy to prepare." Products include…
