WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank appealed to their 189 member countries on Friday to resolve widening disagreements on trade and other issues, warning that the divisions threatened to make the consequences…
COVINGTON, La. —Louisiana families now have a new tool to keep their children safer from online predators, and law enforcement can better protect communities in their own living rooms. On Wednesday, leading law enforcement partner OffenderWatch launched its new mobile…
METAIRIE, La.– RE/MAX Commercial Brokers, Inc. announce the addition of new office manager, Madi Splitt. According to a press release, Splitt is known for her passion for client service and enthusiasm towards the commercial real estate industry. In addition to office management,…
NEW ORLEANS – Twenty-three registered nurses with Ochsner and its affiliated hospitals were recognized in the 2019 “Great Nurses of Louisiana” list compiled annually by The Great 100 Nurses Foundation. The announcement was made in a press release. Honorees from Ochsner…
SCHRIEVER, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted the certification of two Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Sites in Terrebonne Parish, where the Rebecca North and Rebecca South sites offer nearly 1,000 combined acres for additional industrial development along…
NEW ORLEANS – Cox announced in a press release it has increased speeds for the company’s low-cost internet product, Connect2Compete, which is available to families with school-aged children who are enrolled in low-income assistance programs. Download speeds are now up…
BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. John Bel Edwards recently highlighted an agreement between Louisiana Economic Development and the Madison Parish Port to expand port infrastructure in support of future economic development. With investments of $3.6 million by LED, $500,000 by…
NEW ORLEANS — Dental Arts of New Orleans, one of New Orleans’ top family dentistry and orthodontic practices, will host a rebranding and ribbon cutting celebration at their 4460 General DeGaulle Drive office on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m.,…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amid calls from some Democrats to suspend President Donald Trump's account, Twitter says world leaders' accounts aren't entirely above its policies and that it will enforce those policies on any account that violates rules, such as…
INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted international recognition for Louisiana Economic Development’s Small Business Services team, which earned the Gold Award for Excellence in Economic Development from the International Economic Development Council. Details were shared in a press…
NEW ORLEANS — Between 1932 and 2010, Louisiana lost over 1,800 square miles of land — an area larger than Rhode Island — due to coastal erosion. Since coastal land loss continues to be a significant challenge for the state,…
NEW ORLEANS — Delgado Community College is now offering a new suite of internet technology courses that will equip locals with the necessary skills to advance their careers within the technology workforce. The course session dates range from Oct. 28, 2019…
NEW ORLEANS — On Monday, Oct. 14, Walt Leger, III became the senior vice president for Strategic Affairs and General Counsel for New Orleans & Company. Stephen Perry, the president and CEO of New Orleans-based marketing agency, made the announcement.…
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans & Company will host an October Job Fest at Holy Angels Convent (3500 St. Claude Avenue) on Thursday, Oct. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. According to a press release, the event will feature job…
NEW ORLEANS — Considering a career in healthcare? Then be sure to stop by Ochsner’s annual nursing & allied health fall career expo, tomorrow, Oct. 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Drive). Guests will…
CHARLOTTE, NC – Take 5 Oil Change, which was launched in Metairie in 1984, announced the opening of their 500th store. It will be owned by Pete Frey, former president of Take 5. The grand opening is scheduled for Friday, Oct.…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders has released a major proposal to "end corporate greed and corruption" by requiring large companies to give ownership stakes to their workers. The proposal also would ensure that many of the nation's most profitable firms…
BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted the third methanol plant developed by Methanex in Geismar, Louisiana, where the $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion project will generate over 1,000 construction jobs in the next three years. LED…
NEW ORLEANS —Latter Hospitality, led by Mark and Candace Latter, today announced plans to relocate Tujague’s, the second oldest, continuously running restaurant in New Orleans, to 429 Decatur Street in the French Quarter in September 2020. According to a press…
NEW ORLEANS – Argent Trust Company announced in a press release that Catherine Gotzkowsky has joined the company as trust associate in the New Orleans office. Argent Trust Company is a division of Argent Financial Group (AFG), a leading independent fiduciary…
DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines set records for passengers and revenue over the summer and benefitted from cheaper jet fuel, boosting its third-quarter profit 13% to $1.5 billion. However, Delta offered a cautious fourth-quarter forecast that fell short of…
NEW ORLEANS – Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. is pleased to announced that member, Susan Talley, has been named to the New Orleans Business Alliance Board of Directors. The firm shared the announcement in a press release. "We are honored to…
NEW ORLEANS — The University of New Orleans (UNO) will honor several former students during the Distinguished Alumni Gala, which will take place on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in the National WWII Museum’s United States Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center.…
NEW ORLEANS — Amid a citywide landscape cluttered with self-serving signs and messages, one local business is providing love to locals with no strings attached. Maison Vie New Orleans Therapy and Counseling is running a month-long initiative that coincides with World Mental Health…
NEW ORLEANS — Adams and Reese announced the inclusion of attorneys throughout the firm’s regional footprint in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America (by BL Rankings, LLC). The firm shared the announcement in a press release. Several…
NEW ORLEANS - The ride sharing service, Lyft, has launched Lyft Rewards — an inclusive loyalty program for New Orleans. According to a press release, Lyft Rewards aims to provide New Orleans drivers with a new, simplified way to increase…
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans was named the fourth best large city in the country by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, which attracts five million monthly readers. New Orleans ranked amongst other top U.S. cities including Chicago (1), Minneapolis (2), and Boston (3).…
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The next time you order via Waitr from your favorite New Orleans restaurant, it will cost you less to get it delivered straight to your home or office. In a news release, the service announced today…
LACOMBE, La. — Northshore Technical Community College has been awarded a 1.9 million-dollar Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant by the US Department of Labor (DOL). Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) cosponsored the grant application through its GNOu workforce development program. Delgado Community College…
BATON ROUGE, La. — For the second consecutive year, Louisiana ranks No. 2 among U.S. states for infrastructure investment that supports economic growth, according to Site Selection. In the magazine’s Global Groundwork Index, first published in 2018, states are evaluated…
