Biz Minute - August 2017

St. Tammany nonprofit Big Sky Ranch takes the lead in animal rescue efforts in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Meet the Downtown Development District’s All-Stars and Downtown NOLA Awards event speaker Dr. Gee in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

The Health and Education Alliance of Louisiana hosts a luncheon to advocate for Louisiana students in need of healthcare in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Windsor Court Hotel is celebrating Southern Decadence with LGBTea events and a “Suite Decadence Package” in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

The U.S. government spends $13.6 billion annually for its national school lunch program. Some tips for making back-to-school lunches fun, healthy and economical in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

More than $8.6 million dollars in Louisiana tax refunds remain unclaimed. How to search for and make your claim in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Jefferson Community Health Care Centers invests in a new mobile dental bus to service the underserved areas of Jefferson Parish in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

The Louisiana Crafts Guild opens a new gallery at The Shops at Canal Place in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Louisiana ranks fifth for the most economically challenged and underprivileged children in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Covington’s Father Bill and cancer-stricken terrier-mix Wili raise more than $13,000 for animal shelters on cross-country “barket list” road trip in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Peoples Health’s Dr. Frank Deus recommends making advance care plans and directives in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

What’s the state of transit in the city? Ride New Orleans issues its annual report in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

U.S. job openings surge to record highs. Who’s hiring in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

The NOPD and the OPSB announce the installation of new school zone safety cameras throughout the city in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Summer Sizzle – Part 5 of 5 – Louisiana is cashing in as the eighth most fun state in America in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Summer Sizzle – Part 4 of 5 – The best travel credit cards to save money at home and abroad in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Summer Sizzle – Part 3 of 5 – Why more teens are taking the wheel in Louisiana this summer in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Summer Sizzle – Part 2 of 5 – Why Louisiana is the fifth best state for road trips in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Summer Sizzle – Part 1 of 5 – New Orleans’ “staycation” appeal helps ignite summer business in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

The Health and Education Alliance of Louisiana to announce how its programs help local students achieve success in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas joins a national coalition to tackle plastic pollution in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

A preview of next week’s Hispanic Business Conference and Trade Show in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.

Local Youth Empowerment Project members return from a peer-to-peer learning exchange in Brazil in this Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute.