“Consumers are doing more product research on brand websites, search engines and social media. But this type of engagement was completely disconnected from inventory that’s down the street. Unlike restaurants, movie theaters or big box retailers, you couldn’t look online…
Dr. Robert Chugden Chief Medical Officer West Jefferson Medical Center We are doing many things to ensure our employees and physicians maintain optimal physical and mental health. I’d advise ensuring employees are protected, both from infection and from potentially…
Jolie Bernard Principal Owner and Chief Strategist The Bernard Group Often small businesses do not have the capacity to focus on daily operations along with prioritizing a communications and marketing budget that will effectively generate long-term brand exposure and revenue.…
Kyle Malone Founder Solugence.com I’m excited to see low code and no code platforms become realistic options for businesses. These platforms take what would have been significant projects with developers, business analysts, etc., and put the “development” into more…
Best known as the organizer of the annual Wooden Boat Festival — planned for Sept. 25 and 26 this year — the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum doesn’t just educate about all things maritime, it holds boatbuilding classes to encourage…
Our goal is to honor the city’s heritage while occupying an exciting new niche in the local hospitality scene. Every detail — from the thoughtful, purposeful music…
Women tend to live longer, be paid less and have more time out of the workforce — all creating a wealth gap. What’s one thing you’d advise women to do to bridge it? Harriet Brackey, CFP® VP, Portfolio…
Affordable housing is critically needed. What are your latest projects in this area? Jackie Dadakis CEO, Green Coast Enterprises We are looking at innovative ways this crisis from all sides. We are aggressively pursuing options to provide affordable infill…
“River District offered interesting ideas and demonstrated they had an understanding of the Authority’s vision for the development of the 39 acres. As important, they are committed to involving SEB/DBE businesses all along the way.” Exhibition Hall Authority President Jerry…
Steven J. Lane Partner Herman, Herman & Katz It is as well as could be expected, but it is far from back to normal and may not be for several years. Jury trials are virtually non-existent as it is…
Left unchecked, the typical rate of inflation on a fully insured plan will compound growth at an unsustainable 7% annually. Costs of “designer” drugs, and unhealthy member utilization all help drive increases.Fortunately, captive solutions, reference-based pricing, spousal incentives and most…
Michael J. Siegel, SIOR, is president and director of office leasing at Corporate Realty, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate agency based in New Orleans. Michael Hecht is president and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc., the economic…
“Half the condos in Florida are probably owned by people in South Louisiana. And if you ride down there in the summer, you know just how bad the traffic is — and not just on weekends anymore. Now you’ll be…
Rich Stone, CCIM Senior Sales and Leasing Associate Latter & Blum Short term, look for softness in office demand, as office users are still trying to digest the long-term economic impact of COVID-19. On the bright side, our downtown…
“We’ve sold the most real estate of any project in the city…When these sales hit the public record, you’re going to see prices per square foot that have far exceeded what had been sold prior. It’s transformative.” — David Seerman,…
Jean Paul Lagarde CIO Faubourg Private Wealth Since late last year, we’ve seen sectors more tied to the economic cycle (energy, industrials and financials) outperform. At the index level, (S&P 500) cyclicals are relatively underrepresented, posing a problem for…
Keith C. Ferdinand, M.D. Gerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in Preventive Cardiology Tulane University School of Medicine “I will honor Heart Month by helping my patients and community focus on the need to control cardiovascular risk factors, especially…
Victoria Adams Phipps Chief Strategy Officer New Orleans Business Alliance Nonprofits like Operation Spark and the New Orleans Career Center provide hands-on training for immediate opportunities, and higher-educatioinstitutions like Loyola, Delgado and UNO offer continuing education programs that offer credentials…
For over 30 years, Rene and Inez Pierre have been building Carnival floats, but never like this. On Dec. 26, they received their first order for a house float, and less than…
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“This is a new phase for our organization, providing a brighter future for so many in need.” — Clarence Adams, CEO of Ozanam Inn, a nonprofit that has supported the…
David M. Luke Sr. Vice President/ Treasury Management & Commercial Deposit Manager | Home Bank Using AI, we can provide our customers with real-time fraud protection. Algorithms in our security software recognize suspicious activity and notify card users of…
Mag Bickford and Camille Bryant Member and Associate | McGlinchey Stafford As many people might expect, the biggest, overarching employment law issue in 2021 will be the ongoing impact of COVID-19 in the workplace. With a vaccine on the horizon,…
Working from a 16,000-square-foot studio in Mid-City, GoodWood Nola’s staff of 14 adjusted to a lack of restaurant and bar work this year by launching a small goods line in December.…
“The state of Louisiana is fading before our eyes. It reminds me of the scene from the movie ‘Back to the Future’ when the protagonist is looking at a photograph of himself and his siblings, and if he doesn’t take…
Quentin Messer CEO | New Orleans Business Alliance Did You Know? In 2020, NOLABA took home a record-setting eight awards from the International Economic Development Council, including Best in Show. Since taking the helm of New Orleans Business Alliance…
Glass blowing has always involved putting your mouth on a pipe and blowing air into glass, with artists commonly sharing pipes as they work. How does this work in the current pandemic? It doesn’t. Which is why New Orleans Glassworks…
Patricia Besselman-Main, CFP® Besselman Wealth Planners After the CARES Act of December 2019, it may be prudent for people to consider converting Beneficiary IRAs to Roth IRAs given that the Stretch IRA has been largely discontinued. Given the volatility…
Episode 29 UPDATE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE Ed Webb, CEO of the World Trade Center, shares the highlights of Louisiana International Trade Day, which included the release of a new business platform designed to help small- and medium-sized businesses succeed. …
Jason Browne Director of Communications Nunez Community College Nunez Community College boasts a diverse roster of programs ranging from workforce development and business to nursing and even fine arts. Our newest programs are gaining popularity across communities as our college moves…
