December Events


7th Annual Economic & Real Estate Forecast Symposium: “New Perspectives on the Changing Economy”
Tuesday, October 10 | Loyola University (Roussell Hall)
New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS(r) and the Commercial Investment Division sponsored this all-day event, which included an economic real estate forecast by Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist and senior VP of research for the National Association of REALTORs(r).
1. Brad Jongbloed, Liz Broekman, Charles Lefevre and Joey LaRocca 2. Cres Gardner, Jon Cerruti, Paul Richard, Kenny Hurst and Ryan Pearce 3. Stephen Dickey, Guy Williams, Mamie Gasperecz, Brian Heiden and Jeff Rousseau
Louisiana International Trade Week: “Going Gaga Over Global: Tourism and Destination Healthcare” panel
Wednesday, November 1 | New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
The heads of Ochsner, GNO, Inc. and New Orleans Tourism Marketing Commission gathered at Louisiana International Trade Week to discuss what the region has to do to become recognized as a center for destination healthcare.
1. Mark Romig 2. Michael Hecht 3. Warner Thomas

6th Annual Louisiana IT Symposium in partnership with Simmons & White
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 | Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
The Annual Louisiana IT Symposium presented a day filled with discussions focused on best practices and peer-to-peer networking for more than 300 participants, connecting IT teams from across the state and Gulf Coast.
1. Alaynna King, Troy Brackett and Stephen Colgrides 2. Bill Bradley, Adam Arceneaux, Sanjeev Sah and Mike Gauthier 3. Bryan Ford, Lindsey Roussel, Willy Schley and Ginger Colton
State of Jefferson
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 | Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport
Jefferson Parish Councilman-at-Large, Division A Chris Roberts and Jefferson Parish President Michael S. Yenni addressed various topics including traffic, the new airport expansion, the New Orleans mayoral race and the permitting process in the parish at this year’s State of Jefferson.
1. Judge Michael Mentz, Christie Saladino and Gerry Cvitanovich 2. Mike Yenni 3. Ronnie Slone, Mary Fay Legnon and Brent Lawson