1. The Wait is Over! Six years after plans were finalized, New Orleans’ new airport has arrived. By Kim Singletary (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Visitors enjoy refreshments during festivities for the opening of the new Louis…
Junior’s on Harrison Junior’s on Harrison (Junior’s) is now serving lunch and dinner seven days a week at 789 Harrison Ave. in New Orleans’ Lakeview neighborhood. The casual, contemporary, modern American restaurant by restaurateurs Nick Hufft and Lon Marchand of…
Real Estate Trahan Architects Named No. 1 Design Firm in U.S. Based in New Orleans — with design studios in New York City and Chicago — global architecture firm Trahan Architects was named the “No. 1 Design firm in the…
Owner Kristi Brocato has been hard at work crafting the perfect curated gifts since opening The Basketry in 1995. Through its retail store in Luling and distribution center in Place St. Charles, The Basketry’s approximately 15 employees specialize in taking…
December 3 New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce 2019 December Member Winter Extravaganza 6 to 9 p.m. New Orleans Jazz Market 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. NORBChamber.org 4 New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting 11 a.m. to 1…
November 5 AMA New Orleans New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Educational Seminar: Using Content to Make Your Point 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1515 Poydras St. 5th Floor Auditorium NewOrleansChamber.org 7 New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Alliance Seminar:…
Sazerac House On Oct. 2, the Sazerac Company, an American family-owned company based in New Orleans since 1850, opened the Sazerac House, an immersive, spirited experience exploring the history of New Orleans through its cocktails. Located at the intersection of…
RANKINGS Top 10 Fastest Growing Airports in America 2008 – 2018 MSY is now the 38th largest airport in the country, compared to 49th in 2008. The airport currently hosts 16 airlines serving 56 nonstop destinations (8 international) with 156…
Odyssey House The long-vacant Bohn Motor Co. is now officially the home of Odyssey House Louisiana, the largest addiction treatment provider in Louisiana. The $17.4 million project has…
Since our launch in October 2014, Biz New Orleans magazine has been bringing you in-depth, full-color, national award-winning coverage of the businesses and professionals leading Southeast Louisiana in every industry. Stay Tuned! Next month we’ll take a look back at…
The Commons Tulane University’s largest construction project since Yulman Stadium, The Commons — a $55 million addition to the Uptown campus — welcomed its first students Monday, Aug. 19. The 77,000-square-foot building…
8 New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1515 Poydras St. 5th Floor Auditorium NewOrleansChamber.org 9 Young Professionals Networking Event 5 to 7 p.m. Pythian Market 234 Loyola Ave. NewOrleansChamber.org 9-11 LAGCOE – Louisiana Global…
Early this year, oilfield service provider Danos added rope access capabilities to its list of services following a request from a long-time customer. Designed to allow quicker access to projects in small or challenging locations, rope access can function as…
AWARDS Jack Rose Ranked Best Hotel Restaurant in USA Today Jack Rose has been recognized as the No. 1 Best Hotel Restaurant in the country according to USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice 2019. A panel of experts partnered with 10Best…
5 New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1515 Poydras St., 5th Floor Auditorium NewOrleansChamber.org 5 St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce B2B Networking 8 to 9 a.m. Chamber Board Room 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington…
Shake Shack On Friday, July 19, Shake Shack opened its first Louisiana shack in the Greater New Orleans Area at 3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd. , just off North Causeway Boulevard on the corner of Severn Avenue. The opening is the…
Cate Swinburn, Stacy Martin and Sidney Monroe Thursday, June 27 | Hyatt Regency New Orleans Highlighting NOBA’s inclusive and equitable economic business development model, the organization’s annual meeting included keynote speaker, and New Orleans native, Arnold W. Donald, president and…
Benjamin Conway, Kathy Singleton and David Woolverton Wednesday, July | Manning’s Sports Bar & Grill Kicking off this year’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign by the American Cancer Socity, this year’s 34 participants donned their pink and enjoyed drinks,…
Charisse Gibson, Buddy Boe and Malana Joseph Mitchell Emerge Summit and Millennials Awards Expanded to two days this year, the Emerge Summit and Millenials Awards included industry-specific workshops and educational tracks along with honoring young professionals contributing to their…
EDUCATION Delgado Forges Two New Partnerships Nunez Community College (NCC) signed an articulation agreement with Delgado Community College (DCC) on June 17, that will offer students at NCC and DCC access to more enhanced educational opportunities. The signing establishes a transferable pathway…
Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson Maison de la Luz and Bar Marilou Maison de la Luz, the new luxury guest house by creative studio Atelier Ace, is now open in New Orleans. Housed in the former City Hall Annex right off…
August 4 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana New Orleans Regional SCORE 2nd Annual Small Business Award Ceremony 6 to 9 p.m. The Best Western Hotel & Suites 2600 Severn Ave., Metairie HCCl.biz 7 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of…
The world’s leading Geo Data specialist, Fugro provides geotechnical, survey, subsea and geoscience services for clients— typically oil and gas, telecommunications cable and infrastructure companies—to help them construct buildings and infrastructure in a safe, cost effective and sustainable…
Charlie Cox, David Rieveschl and Chris Williams Thursday, May 9 | Roosevelt Hotel This year marked the 12th year of the ACG Louisiana Awards, which recognize growth companies, business professionals and noteworthy transactions throughout Louisiana. Roger Ogden, Michael…
Hospitality Plans Move Forward for Convention Center Hotel Officials with the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center have moved into contract negotiations to build a 1,200-room headquarters hotel. Part of a five-year plan created in 2017 to modernize the…
Christel Slaughter, Patricia Besselman-Main and Kristi Brocato Wednesday, May 8 | Hilton New Orleans Airport Patricia Besselman-Main of Besselman Wealth Planners, Kristi Brocato of The Basketry and Cristel Slaughter of SSA Consultants contributed to a panel discussion on what…
Leah Chase On June 1, chef, cookbook author and restaurant owner Leah Chase passed away at the age of 96. As word spread, so did the outpouring of sadness from throughout the community. “Her contributions to the New Orleans tourism…
July 9 Jefferson Chamber of Commerce JCYP Power Lunch: Featuring Henry Shane 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location T.B.A. JeffersonChamber.org 9 New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Power Breakfast 8 to 9:30 a.m. 1515 Poydras St., 5th Floor Auditorium NewOrleansChamber.org…
COMING SOON Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Construction has begun on Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences at the foot of Canal Street in New Orleans. What was once the World Trade Center tower is being transformed into the…
Meaghan McMormack, Caroline Castigliola and Lisa McGoey Wednesday, May 22 | Le Meridien New Orleans Established in 1967, the C. Alvin Bertel Award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to the Louisiana port community. This year’s honoree…
