NEW YORK — Hancock Whitney Corporation participated in the Nasdaq opening bell ceremony to open the stock market on Monday, May 16 at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. John Hairston, the bank’s president and CEO, led the ceremony alongside…
NEW ORLEANS — Here, from staff and wire reports, are the week’s top business stories: The owners of Clearview City Center announced that the 160,000-square-foot Target store located there has begun a “major” renovation that will introduce several new in-store…
NEW ORLEANS — The Association for Corporate Growth (Louisiana Chapter) presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Alden J. McDonald Jr. at the 13th Annual ACG Louisiana Awards on Thursday, May 12 at the Roosevelt Hotel. McDonald is the founding president…
AVONDALE, La. – From the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission: On May 6, JEDCO celebrated the grand opening of the new JEDCO Finance Center at Churchill Technology and Business Park in Avondale. JEDCO leaders were joined by local elected officials…
NEW ORLEANS – From the New Orleans Startup Fund: The New Orleans Startup Fund has released its 2022 annual report, which highlights the nonprofit evergreen fund’s impact on local businesses and the regional economy. “The Startup Fund is fulfilling its…
NEW ORLEANS — A $250,000 Affordable Housing Program subsidy awarded to the Leona Tate Foundation for Change from Home Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas in 2019 has helped convert a historic school building in the Lower…
METAIRIE — Hibernia Bank employees gathered with local officials and community members on May 3 to celebrate the debut of a new full-service bank branch at 5620 Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Hibernia has served the greater New Orleans area since 1886.…
NEW ORLEANS — Equitas Partners, the entity that manages the award-winning Evergreen Fund, has named Rachel Kaplan president. Kaplan oversees the entire Evergreen Fund, providing her expertise in asset allocation and operational management. HFM recently named the fun the top…
METAIRIE — OnPath Federal Credit Union President and CEO Jared Freeman announced the promotions of the following team members: Nellie Lovergne to VP of retail sales and lending, Sherrill Woods to AVP of branch operations, Shasta Leininger to VP of…
NEW ORLEANS — The board of directors of Liberty Bank and Trust Company have announced that Todd O. McDonald has been named the bank’s president effective May 2. Current Liberty President and CEO Alden J. McDonald Jr., Todd's father, will…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Urban League of Louisiana: The Urban League, in partnership with Capital One, will host its sixth cohort of Scale Up! Louisiana. This cohort is designated for small businesses in Terrebonne parish. Scale Up! Louisiana is…
NEW ORLEANS — Nonprofit group digitalundivided has partnered with JPMorgan Chase's Advancing Black Pathways to bring the multi-city “Breakthrough” program to New Orleans. digitalundivided is a nonprofit that aims to “leverage the power of data, programs and advocacy to catalyze…
BATON ROUGE – From the Louisiana Department of Treasury: Louisiana State Treasurer John M. Schroder administers the state’s Unclaimed Property Program that works to connect owners with their lost and forgotten assets. Common examples of unclaimed property include unpaid life…
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Credit Union League board of directors has selected Matt Rookard as the organization’s next president and CEO. Rookard joins LCUL following the departure of Bob Gallman, who retired in March after serving more than 40…
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane University has announced that the Tulane Innovation Institute will launch operations from its downtown headquarters later this year. The technology and startup accelerator, which will debut at 1315 Gravier Street before moving to the renovated Charity…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Xplore Federal Credit Union announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Darlene Lockhart as CEO and president effective April 1. Xplore said Lockhart has been an influential leader in the credit union industry for…
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (press release) — The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released a new report that analyzes a 0.14% parishwide, 10-year sales tax proposed by the District Attorney for St. Tammany Parish to fund criminal prosecutions. On the…
WASHINGTON (press release) — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $500,000 grant to Idea Village in New Orleans to expand its entrepreneurial support programs. This grant is funded by…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Burkenroad Reports will present its 25th Annual Burkenroad Reports Investment Conference on Friday, April 29, at the Westin Hotel in New Orleans. The annual event gives institutional investors and members of the public an opportunity…
NEW YORK (press release) – New Orleans-based Equitas Capital Advisors earned the 2021 HFM top performance award for its Equitas Evergreen Fund. HFM partners with Bloomberg annually to celebrate the top US hedge funds. The Evergreen Fund won the award…
BATON ROUGE — A new cryptocurrency strategy will be unveiled to entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors in a free livestream event scheduled for 3 p.m. (central) on Wednesday, March 23. Charlie Davis,…
HARAHAN, La. — Steven Happel has joined OnPath Federal Credit Union as vice president of people and development. “Steve has unique background when it comes to human resources,” said Jared Freeman, the credit union's president and CEO. “His experience across…
NEW ORLEANS — Michael Hecht, president and CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc., says he wants to “change the game” in regard to economic development in southeast Louisiana. The region’s most visible business booster delivered the message at a jam-packed…
NEW ORLEANS – From the Idea Village: The Founders of Lucid and Levelset, local startup companies acquired for a combined $1.6B in 2021, have come together with local investors and startup champions to pledge $750,000 of investment in three leading…
NEW ORLEANS – From Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices: The Bipartisan Policy Center and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices, in partnership with small business owners across the country, have released a new report titled From Pandemic to Prosperity:…
NEW ORLEANS – NAS JRB Credit Union will be known as Instep Credit Union beginning June 1. The name change corresponds with the construction of the credit union's new 6,200-square-foot building at 8640 Hwy 23 in Belle Chasse. Kern Architects…
This guest editorial is based on remarks delivered at the March 8 Jefferson Chamber Legislative Breakfast. We just experienced a wonderful Mardi Gras. On…
METAIRIE – From Metairie Bank: Metairie Bank is hosting a free Community Shred Day Friday, April 8 at 3344 Metairie Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Iron Mountain will be on site to securely shred your outdated financial and…
JACKSON, Miss. – Wealthview Capital has announced the opening of its first New Orleans office at One Canal Place. “Having a physical presence in Louisiana has long been a goal and will help us better serve our Louisiana and Gulf…
NEW ORLEANS – Black-owned financial services firm JECohen & Co., which is celebrating its seventh anniversary this year, has been steadily diversifying its wealth management offerings. In 2018, JECohen Realty acquired 714 Canal…
