NEW ORLEANS — No doubt, there will be books and documentaries galore about last week’s Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failures, which rank as the second and third worst in U.S. history. Right now, everyone just wants to know…
NEW ORLEANS — During an impromptu meeting with reporters after his appearance at a March 7 Jefferson Chamber of Commerce event, business lobbyist Stephen Waguespack hinted at something he confirmed later in the week by entering the race for Louisiana…
NEW ORLEANS — Port of South Louisiana officials and supporters were all smiles at a March 1 ribbon-cutting ceremony for a stylish new 30,000-square-foot headquarters overlooking the Mississippi river and the dozens of commercial vessels that sail by each day. The…
NEW ORLEANS — Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top business stories: The Biden administration said Wednesday it is considering the first-ever lease sale for offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico. (From the Associated Press)…
NEW ORLEANS — In a sign of the times, the 2023 Jefferson Chamber Annual Meeting began and ended with discussions related to the state’s ongoing insurance crisis. The breakfast event took place Feb. 16 at the Alario Center in Westwego.…
NEW ORLEANS — On Feb. 7, approximately 75 members of the NOLA Coalition gathered for a press conference and progress report outside the offices of Impetus Construction in the 1700 block of Tchoupitoulas Street. At times competing with the roar…
NEW ORLEANS — On Jan. 31, Ochsner Health leaders joined Jefferson Parish officials to celebrate the opening of Ochsner Medical Complex – Clearview, a new $115 million “super clinic” bringing a comprehensive suite of services to a busy commercial intersection…
NEW ORLEANS — On Jan. 23, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, the state’s biggest provider of health insurance, announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Indianapolis-based Elevance Health Inc. Financial terms were not…
NEW ORLEANS — On Jan. 19, Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson’s Benson Capital Partners announced the initial closing of a new real estate fund with more than $50 million in commitments from 10 different investors. The initial closing of…
NEW ORLEANS — Some in the maritime and transportation industry were surprised by the Jan. 12 announcement that the Port of South Louisiana has entered into an agreement to purchase the Avondale Global Gateway from Norfolk, Va.-based T. Parker Host.…
NEW ORLEANS — This week, LCMC Health and Tulane University announced that they have finalized their partnership following approval from the Louisiana Department of Justice. As a result, Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center and Tulane Lakeside Hospital will join…
NEW ORLEANS — Here are the week’s top business stories: Virginia-Based Tech Firm to Create 'Talent Hub' in New Orleans EPA Orders Denka to Improve Waste Management Practices Pythian Market Food Hall Closes Hydrogen Partnership Entering Second Phase of Grant…
NEW ORLEANS — Happy holidays! Wrap your pipes and cover your plants! Here are the week’s top business stories: Costco Coming to Covington Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Gets Green Light from Army Corps Entergy Proposes 10-Year, $9.6B Plan to Harden Louisiana Electrical…
NEW ORLEANS — On Wednesday, Dec. 14, a powerful tornado cut a path of destruction through New Orleans suburbs on both banks of the Mississippi River. The storm damaged approximately 200 homes and businesses in Gretna alone before touching down…
NEW ORLEANS — On Nov. 6, the U.S Treasury announced it has approved Louisiana’s application for up to $113 million in federal support for small business owners and entrepreneurs as part of the $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative.…
NEW ORLEANS — A visit from French President Emmanuel Macron is the week’s business news highlight. No doubt regional economic development executives are among the officials hoping to “parlez-vous français” with the most powerful leader of America’s oldest ally. The…
NEW ORLEANS — While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains, according to a report from the Associated Press. "The U.S. job market remains strong, consumer spending is resilient and inflation has been…
NEW ORLEANS — The next time you dine at a New Orleans restaurant, there’s a chance the ingredients for your meal came from the massive new US Foods distribution center located on River Road on the west bank of the…
NEW ORLEANS — The national midterm elections — and the ongoing tallying of votes in several key races — are the big news this week, but here are the top New Orleans business stories: Bollinger to Acquire Mississippi Shipyards Bollinger…
NEW ORLEANS — Second Line Stages, a 12-year-old film and television studio in the Lower Garden District, is celebrating the completion of a 222,000-square-foot campus expansion. Impetus Construction, led by Wesley Palmisano, built the giant, airplane-hangar-style structures in less than…
NEW ORLEANS — At an Oct. 27 event, leaders of the Port of New Orleans gave a progress report on efforts to build the $1.5 billion Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish. Port NOLA President and CEO Brandy Christian…
Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top business stories: New Orleans' 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Routes to Stay Short Target to Open Smaller Format Store in Mandeville N.O. Healthcare Startup Merges with National Firm Ochsner Says Digital…
NEW ORLEANS – On Oct. 10, LCMC Health and Tulane University announced major partnership plans. If the proposed $150 million deal is approved by the state Attorney General’s Office, Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center and Tulane Lakeside Hospital…
NEW ORLEANS — On Oct. 7, T. Parker Host announced the grand opening of the former Avondale Shipyards as Avondale Global Gateway, a logistics hub for intermodal commerce. “I am proud to be part of the Host team that took…
NEW ORLEANS — The week ended on a downer note with a report in the daily paper that DXC Technology has ended its incentive pact with the State of Louisiana, which means hopes have been dashed that a five-year-old economic…
NEW ORLEANS — Faubourg Brewing Company has announced that it has merged with Made By The Water, owner of craft breweries in Florida and South Carolina that distribute to six Southern states. The company will move its headquarters to the…
NEW ORLEANS – On Sept. 13, Ochsner Health’s board of directors announced that Warner Thomas, the health system’s current CEO, is leaving to take the top job at Sutter Health, a Sacramento, Ca.-based nonprofit. Thomas worked at Ochsner for 24…
NEW ORLEANS — At the start of the 2022 NFL season, optimism abounds. Saints fans are hoping the Dennis Allen-led team will put lots of points on the board while keeping opposing offenses in check. Local hospitality professionals, meanwhile, are…
NEW ORLEANS — At week’s end, city and state economic development officials were celebrating a big win that will have implications for the future of the state’s energy industry. The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded a $50 million federal…
NEW ORLEANS — Loyola University New Orleans’ School of Nursing has launched an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing degree to help meet the rising demand for nurses nationwide. Designed to be completed in 17 months, the full-time, hybrid program…
