Beth C. Arredondo, Ph.D., ABPP-CN Clinical Neuropsychologist St. Tammany Health System | Ochsner Health Good living is good for the brain. Building brain-healthy habits in young adulthood or middle age prolongs cognitive functioning and independence long into older adulthood. Physical…
Eighteen months into the pandemic, we’re still seeing a residential real estate market that’s breaking records on many fronts. Interest rates remain at historic lows, but so does inventory — resulting in a marketplace where sellers are calling the shots…
Javier Jalice Attorney/Founder Jalice Law Firm In evaluating succession plans right now, an organization may want to dedicate immediate resources to prepare rising employees for different contingencies that account for the fluidity of today’s business climate and the day-to-day challenges…
It is important to consider how you will handle wage and hour issues, attendance, safety and business closures. Your employees may not be able to return to work immediately after your business is ready to reopen, so having a plan…
The Superdome contributes close to $600 million in annual economic impact to the state of Louisiana, and Caesars is the largest gaming company in America. Together, they will ensure that our iconic stadium drives even more jobs, tax revenue, and…
Dr. Carolina Urbizo Internal Medicine/Pediatrics DePaul Community Health Centers During the pandemic, we are seeing weight gain in patients of all ages. A large majority of children participated in virtual learning last school year, contributing to them being more…
Bert J. Turner Principal Mouton Long Turner Architects We have kicked off a number of projects during the pandemic, which I am delighted to mention. To start, MLT was a part of a restoration to a three-story, party wall,…
Chuck Credo IV Owner WCA Entertainment and Media While we’ve always prided ourselves on the diversity of our clients in the national events industry, COVID-19 proved that broadening our scope was necessary. Since the lockdown, WCA has added a multimedia production studio,…
“City Park is really unique among major urban parks in the United States in that so much of its revenue is self-generated. But we actually saw a little bit of…
Dr. Kyle Coleman, M.D. Co-owner Etre Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center In the last few months, we have seen increased demand for body contouring and cellulite procedures. As people are making plans for vacations, there has been a significant uptick…
“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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