Hospitality and tourism are the lifeblood of New Orleans, and a big chunk of those visitors are a result of the events and groups hosted by the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Ranked in the top 10 of convention…
NEW ORLEANS – Gift store buyers and personal deal seekers from throughout the Gulf Coast will have their chance to plunge into holiday shopping, during Helen Brett’s 71st Annual New Orleans International Jewelry and Merchandise Show. The extravaganza takes place at…
NEW ORLEANS – Registration is now open for the inaugural Empowerment and Policy Conference, powered by the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and the Urban League of Louisiana. This two-day statewide convening is designed to examine systems and influence policy decisions that…
NEW ORLEANS - As the founder of NOLAVATE Black, the New Orleans Black Tech Collective, Sabrina Short strives to create diversity and equity in the local technology industry, while also fostering a safe environment where creatives of color can collaborate…
NEW ORLEANS – Greater New Orleans, Inc. – the host of EVERLAB: Where the Environment Meets the Economy – today announced the preliminary 2019 speaker lineup, including executive leaders from Bank of America, Tabasco/McIlhenny, Quantified Ventures, Ernst & Young, Environmental…
NEW ORLEANS - American Society on Aging's 2019 Aging in America Conference will take place in New Orleans, from April 15 through April 18, in the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Organizers are expecting more than 3000 attendees. They said in an email that lodging blocks…
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Economic Development (LED) will host the second Louisiana Entertainment Summit on Thursday, March 28, to provide opportunities to network and engage with entertainment industry professionals, Louisiana businesses, content creators, and regional and local allies from across…
NEW ORLEANS – Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc) will host the inaugural EVERLAB Summit at the NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans, June 4. EVERLAB (Environmental Ventures for Economic Return) is a one-day conference for professionals interested in long-term corporate…
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Building on their success as the fastest growing chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization in the nation, EO Louisiana has been selected as the host of the 2020 XCentric conference. Details were shared in a press release. Held annually…
NEW ORLEANS - After a nationwide search, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has named Adam Straight as vice president of operations. In this capacity, Straight will be tasked with the oversight of plans and strategies for Convention Center…
NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will be the host sponsor of the 2019 Journal of Commerce (JOC) Breakbulk & Project Cargo Conference, which takes place from Apr. 29 through May 2, at the Royal Sonesta New…
NEW ORLEANS - Last week, four halls in the Morial Convention Center showcased the intricacies of the commercial marine industry and provided a wealth of information for the people who work within it. The riverfront building was the site of…
NEW ORLEANS - Maria Joe has been named the event manager at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center – the sixth largest convention center in the nation. The announcement was made in a press release. In her new capacity,…
NEW ORLEANS (Business Wire) – GE Transportation announced today that it will showcase its industry leading, emissions-reducing marine solutions at the 2018 International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, from Wednesday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Nov. 30. Among the solutions on display…
NEW ORLEANS - Wearing a suit instead of his usual green scrubs, Doctor Grayson Gremillion stood behind a podium and introduced himself to his audience inside the Joy Theatre: He’s an ear nose and throat physician, the CEO of Gremillion Technologies,…
NEW ORLEANS - With the holidays right around the corner, employers are looking to fill part-time and full-time positions, which makes it the perfect time for job seekers to explore new opportunities. New Orleans & Company is hosting its November Job…
NEW ORLEANS – The National WWII Museum will host the 11th International Conference on World War II in New Orleans from Thursday, Nov. 29, to Saturday, Dec. 1. Presented by The Pritzker Military Museum & Library and The Pritzker Military Foundation, this…
NEW ORLEANS, La. − The New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI) recently announced its first annual Fusion conference, a full-day event devoted to converging thought leaders from around the region and state, to discuss and engage in the issues that impact…
NEW ORLEANS, La. - This month, Delgado Community College will host its fifth Technical Skills Expo (TSE), an event that introduces high school students to high-wage and high-demand occupations. Since the first expo in 2013, Delgado, event sponsor Chevron, and other…
NEW ORLEANS - For one week, starting on Monday, Oct. 15, Good Work Network, Loyola University New Orleans’ Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development, and the social entrepreneurship organization Propeller will host seven international entrepreneurs from Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, the Czech…
NEW ORLEANS - On Wednesday, Oct. 17, three tech-based companies will participate in the first annual Gulf Coast Pitch Event. The pitch contestants include Soldier Fly from Baton Rouge, Innovative Imaging & Research from Stennis, Mississippi, and DaVinci Research Solutions from Mobile, Alabama. The multi-state collaboration is…
Meet the 2018 Vanguard Class Headed for New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It was like any other big meeting you might see at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans: the attire was "business casual" and the conversations involved packaging, marketing, entrepreneurship, investment and growth in…
Third annual CrimeCon early bird all-access passes go on sale Friday, May 11
NEW ORLEANS – Tomorrow is the final day of MJBizCon NEXT, a three-day convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center focused on the cannabis industry. With Louisiana just dipping into the industry now —with limited medical use now legal…
ACS Kids Zone, a free, hands-on science community event, in partnership with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, is open to the public on March 17.
Early-Bird Registration Rate Available Until March 11
The Frontier has announced they will be bringing together the innovative industrial community for the 2nd Annual Frontier Conference, which will be held at Contemporary Arts Center, in New Orleans from April 11 to April 13, 2018. "Our goal is…
NEW ORLEANS ― The New Orleans BioInnovation Center’s fifth-annual Innovation Louisiana will educate biotech innovators and showcase groundbreaking research being done around the state from Sunday, Nov. 5 –Friday, Nov. 10, at 1441 Canal St. The New Orleans BioInnovation…
NEW ORLEANS – LeadingAge will welcome an estimated 7,000 professionals from the aging services field to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Sunday, Oct. 29 - Wednesday, Nov. 1, for their Annual Meeting & Expo, “The Power of…
Award-winning writer and editor Kim Singletary is a Southern California transplant (by way of Canada, Washington, Colorado and Nebraska) who has finally found her perfect home in the land of beignets, zydeco and zero chance of shoveling snow. Her career has included communications work in the performing arts and nonprofit sectors, as well as serving as a writer and editor for a variety of regional and national magazines. In addition to contributing to the New Orleans Advocate/Times Picayune, Kim has served as the managing editor of Biz New Orleans magazine since its launch in 2014, where she has led Louisiana's only business magazine to receive multiple national recognitions. She currently lives in Uptown with her husband, young daughter, two cats and one very sassy fish. You can reach Kim at (504) 830-7260 or kimberley@bizneworleans.com.
Rich Collins is an Emmy Award-winning writer, musician and actor known for the Disney Channel TV series “Imagination Movers.” Rich is the former managing editor of Gambit Weekly newspaper and former president of the Press Club of New Orleans. Rich's music has been used on “Ellen,” “Good Morning America,” “Wipeout” and other shows. He has performed live on “The View,” “LIVE with Regis and Kelly” and “Good Morning America.” He developed and taught a songwriting curriculum at Loyola University New Orleans. He performs at locations throughout New Orleans including at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Raised in the Washington, D.C. area and educated at the Catholic University of America, Rich moved to New Orleans in the 1990s and lives here with his wife (a local) and five children. You can reach Rich at (504) 830-7257 or rich@bizneworleans.com.
