NEW ORLEANS - This week, Louisiana lawmakers completed a nine-week legislative session during which federal pandemic aid and surprisingly robust state tax collections led to an unusual circumstance: a surplus of money to spend. Representatives spent their time deciding how…
NEW ORLEANS - Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top business stories: Anna Giordano, the former bar director at Longway Tavern, has partnered with LeBlanc + Smith to open a neighborhood bar at 2601 Royal Street in…
NEW ORLEANS - However reluctantly, it’s time for New Orleans to say goodbye to Brees … and hello to “Breeze.” Breeze Airways, the new U.S. carrier from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, will launch service this July from New Orleans to…
NEW ORLEANS - On May 4, the Greater New Orleans Foundation hosted the 8th annual GiveNOLA Day, a 24-hour fundraising event that encourages people to donate to local nonprofits. Preliminary results show that the organization topped last year’s record numbers…
NEW ORLEANS - This week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards fell in line with most other Southern governors by partially lifting Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate. Face coverings are now only required in schools, healthcare facilities, daycare centers, some state buildings…
NEW ORLEANS - Here, from wire and staff reports, are the week's top business stories: Bollinger Shipyards, a privately held designer and builder of steel military and commercial vessels, announced that it has acquired Gulf Island Fabrication’s Houma shipyard facilities,…
NEW ORLEANS - On Friday, families were still anxiously waiting for news about crew members missing from a capsized oil industry vessel that flipped over Tuesday in hurricane-force winds and high seas about 8 miles (13 kilometers) off the coast…
NEW ORLEANS - This week, two new airlines announced service to and from Armstrong International Airport. First, Independent regional airline Silver Airways announced it will offer nonstop, twice-weekly flights from New Orleans to Jacksonville, Fla. The new route will also…
NEW ORLEANS - This week, President Joe Biden proposed an aggressive series of infrastructure investments he says would require $2.3 trillion in spending over eight years and create millions of jobs. According to a White House fact sheet, Louisiana projects…
NEW ORLEANS - The three biggest stories of the week involve big plans for the New Orleans riverfront, a new distribution center for Amazon in Slidell and a potential new name for the Superdome. Plans to develop 39 acres immediately…
NEW ORLEANS - Stimulus payments began arriving in many New Orleanians’ checking accounts this week as a result of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act. The $1.9 trillion law is intended to provide far-reaching relief from the economic and…
NEW ORLEANS - Lots of positive stories this week. Here, from staff and wire reports, are the highlights: Big Deal Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced that International-Matex Tank Terminals, a provider of bulk liquids handling and storage, will retain…
NEW ORLEANS - Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top stories: City Eases Virus Restrictions The City of New Orleans announced that new COVID-19 guidelines went into effect on Friday, Feb. 26. The new rules increase gathering…
NEW ORLEANS - The big news this week is mostly about what didn’t happen: Mardi Gras arrived (sort of) but there were no big crowds or coronavirus “super spreader” events thanks to a combination of health restrictions and freezing weather.…
NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans is going to great lengths to prevent large crowds and the spread of the coronavirus over the Carnival weekend. Last weekend, the City’s Department of Code Enforcement issued several cease orders for…
Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week's top business stories: Deals and Debuts Clearview City Center and Audubon, owners and operators of multifamily properties, have announced that The Metro at Clearview – an “upscale, five-story apartment community” –…
NEW ORLEANS - Here, from staff and wire reports, are the city’s biggest business stories of the week: Oil and Gas Industry Bristles Over Restrictions President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order halting new leases for oil and…
Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s business news highlights: Inauguration Day Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” as he took the helm of a deeply divided…
NEW ORLEANS - While the nation remained riveted on the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, there was plenty of time for some big business stories here in New Orleans. Here, from staff and wire reports, are the highlights:…
NEW ORLEANS - In a week when Louisiana’s coronavirus numbers are near all-time highs - and vaccine distribution would ordinarily be top of mind - events in Washington stole all the attention. On Wednesday, when the nation’s lawmakers gathered to…
Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s stop business stories: Big Shots Louisiana administered its first coronavirus vaccines Monday to health care workers at a New Orleans-area hospital as Gov. John Bel Edwards looked on. A livestream video…
Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top business stories: Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced a $325 million renovation and construction project that will transform Harrah’s New Orleans into Caesars New Orleans by 2024. The plans, presented Dec. 8…
NEW ORLEANS - Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top business stories: Ochsner Health and Clearview leaders announced the development of a comprehensive healthcare destination at Clearview City Center. Known as a “super clinic” because of the…
NEW ORLEANS - Here, from staff and wire reports are the week's biggest headlines: No Orleans Parades New Orleans has officially banned 2021 Mardi Gras parades due to coronavirus health concerns. The news went viral after the city posted the…
NEW ORLEANS - Sure, the most fun story of the week was how decisively the Saints defeated Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But there was also time for some major business news. Here, from staff and wire reports,…
NEW ORLEANS - The historic national election - and extended vote-counting process - dominated the week’s news but there was plenty of time for some major New Orleans business developments. Here, from staff and wire reports, are the highlights: Voting…
NEW ORLEANS - Groundhog Day became Groundhog Week: Yet another storm threatened New Orleans, Louisiana lawmakers continued to battle with Gov. John Bel Edwards over coronavirus restrictions, voters continued to turn out in record numbers and everyone was waiting for…
Here, from staff and wire reports, is the biggest business news of the week: Deals and Debuts James Beard Award-winning Chef Alon Shaya is set to open a restaurant and bar in the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New…
NEW ORLEANS - Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that New Orleans will move into Phase 3.2 of its pandemic restrictions on Saturday, Oct. 17. The move will further ease rules on audience size, bars and breweries and live entertainment. The biggest…
NEW ORLEANS - As Hurricane Delta approached the southwest Louisiana coast, New Orleanians were thankful for another near miss and hoped for the best for their neighbors. Meanwhile, it was another Biz-y week of news: Phase 3 Restrictions to Stay…
