Letting the world know Louisiana is open for global business, the respective boards of the World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) and Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) have approved an operational partnership between the two organizations. WTCNO will move…
Despite the resources available to entrepreneurs and the recent emergence of venture capital firms, the local startup community was still missing something—a central hub where professionals could access that wealth of information in one easy-to-use location. “If you were someone…
During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Scott Wolfe, Jr.—a licensed attorney who…
Fifteen years ago, in an effort to compete on a national level, three St. Tammany residents who were already shining in the electric utility industry launched Ampirical Solutions, LLC. The Covington-based company now comprises nearly 300 employees and a portfolio…
When people around the world think about New Orleans, they likely imagine Mardi Gras parades, spicy Creole food, jazz music, and other cultural characteristics that have made the city famous. Unfortunately, higher education—and New Orleans as a place to learn…
In the spring of 2020, as cases of COVID-19 swept through the region, school campuses promptly shut down to protect the safety of students, faculty and their families. Classes – along with lectures, exams, homework and everything that…
It’s a fact known around the world: New Orleans boasts exceptional cuisine. But innovators in the food and beverage industry have found other ways to capitalize on that common knowledge, and over the years, breweries, distilleries and food brands have…
For Otis Tucker, Jr., a fourth-generation New Orleanian, the Crescent City is as much a part of his identity as it is his home. But that’s not the only reason he felt this region was the best place to launch…
Through a collection of initiatives based on meaningful partnerships, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.), is working to build a region brimming with opportunities. One of those initiatives is GNOu, a…
Back in May 2019, when Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced the opening of an executive support center within its revamped New Orleans office, excitement rippled through the local business scene — and City Hall. “I’m proud to see a…
NEW ORLEANS - The concept of a crystal-charged water bottle came to Sharon Leslie during a dream several years ago. But today it serves as the bedrock of a national business now offering early holiday shoppers a new, equally avant-garde…
NEW ORLEANS — During a candid interview for the May issue of Biz magazine, cover star Ti Martin revealed how she’s furthering the work of her mother — the late Ella Brennan, who revolutionized the city’s dining scene — while…
NEW ORLEANS — Tippy Tippens launched her company nine years ago with a simple yet impactful product: tiny, bird-shaped soaps. But now, the social entrepreneur — and “chief eternal optimist” of Goods That Matter — offers a wide range of…
NEW ORLEANS – It’s the beginning of a new era for a national company boasting local roots. Launched in 2012, My House Social has rebranded and will now be known as My House Events. Biz recently reported on this change,…
NEW ORLEANS — Locals looking for new healthy dining options are in luck. True Food Kitchen is now open and serving fresh delicacies from their seasonal menu, rooted in the principles of the anti-inflammatory food pyramid, which limits red meat,…
NEW ORLEANS — With three stages of live music, a “bottomless bubbles” lounge, and savory delights from restaurants around town, this weekend’s National Fried Chicken Festival, presented by Raising Cane's, guarantees revelers a good time. But the free event staged…
NEW ORLEANS — Barrie Schwartz had only been living in New Orleans for about year, when a dinner party she hosted in her home spawned a full-fledged culinary production company that showcases the talents of local chefs. The Michigan native…
NEW ORLEANS — Through sports, Special Olympics Louisiana (SOLA) offers individuals with intellectual disabilities a chance to challenge themselves in a fair competition, develop their character, foster friendships, and have their abilities and accomplishments celebrated by others. Kieran Bulger, the…
NEW ORLEANS —In the world of online marketing, business owners are always tasked with the challenge of setting themselves apart from one another. On Monday, Sep. 16, The New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network (NOTMC), in partnership with the New Orleans Tourism…
___ NEW ORLEANS — Later this month, the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University will team up with the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and UC Berkeley School of Law’s Startup@BerkleyLaw initiative, for VC University LIVE in the…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) — What you do with your paychecks in college can affect your financial life long after you toss your graduation cap. By saving money and repaying debt now, you're doing Future You a huge favor. Of course,…
___ NEW ORLEANS — “Where are you watching the game?” It’s a question that comes up a lot during Saints season. And given that New Orleans is teeming with restaurants and bars airing the matches on flat screen televisions, and touting…
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei accused U.S. authorities on Wednesday of attempting to break into its information systems and of trying to coerce its employees to gather information on the company. Huawei, which faces mounting American pressure…
NEW YORK (AP) - Every few months, social media lights up with a story or viral video about discrimination in home-sharing: A host kicks out a black guest or cancels a gay couple's booking or doesn't respond to a Muslim…
NEW ORLEANS — If you're considering a career in IT, check out Delgado Community College's training program for computer networking. Training is offered for A+, Network + and Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician. Courses, which are open to entry-level students,…
NEW ORLEANS — Just in time for Southern Decadence, a five-day festival that celebrates the gay community and attracts more than 125,000 revelers to the French Quarter, the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC), in collaboration with the Gulf South LGBT Chamber,…
NEW ORLEANS — When the inaugural Empowerment and Policy Conference kicks off in late September, local policy makers and residents will collaborate with national thought leaders and discuss how to create an environment where African Americans can thrive. Developed by the…
NEW ORLEANS — The Idea Village, the New Orleans-based nonprofit accelerator and the force behind New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), announced in a press release several new hires, an internal promotion, and an addition to its board of directors. The local…
NEW ORLEANS — As a local consulting firm, trepwise aims to help organizations identify both challenges and opportunities for success, by employing what they describe as entrepreneurial-thinking. That is their mission. But the company’s vision is to support the…
LAKE CHARLES, La. — It's been an active August for Waitr, the Louisiana-based leader in on-demand food ordering and delivery. This week, the company launched their updated app for both Android and iOS. According to a press release, the new…
