NEW ORLEANS — Obatala Sciences has announced that Cecilia Sanchez will serve as its chief scientific officer and VP for research and development. Sanchez received her PhD in the laboratory of Dr. Pierre Chambon, an international leader in transcriptional biology…
NEW ORLEANS – From Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: Small business owners in Louisiana and across the country are reporting inflationary pressures are hurting their bottom line and adversely impacting their ability to hire and retain workers, according to new…
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans BioInnovation Center has named Korey Patty regional economic competitiveness officer. He will be tasked with coordinating resources and facilitating collaboration within south Louisiana's life sciences industry in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Health Sciences…
NEW ORLEANS — Baptist Community Ministries, the faith-based Christian foundation headquartered in New Orleans since 1995, has announced Inman J. Houston as CEO. Currently senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, Ga., Houston becomes the first ordained minister to…
GULFPORT, Miss. — PMAT-Stirling Crossroads, led by Stirling Properties and PMAT Companies, successfully completed its acquisition of Crossroads Center, a 554,720-square-foot open-air retail center in Gulfport. Located at 15082 Crossroads Parkway, Crossroads Center sits at the intersection of Interstate 10…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — For outstanding contributions to the local community and state, Louisiana Economic Development honored NANO as a 2022 Louisiana Growth Leader at the fifth annual Spotlight Louisiana event on April 21 at the Hilton Baton Rouge…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In 2021, LCMC Health partnered with Bernhard to enter into a 15-year agreement to provide Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) solutions at seven of the healthcare system’s regional facilities. The EaaS arrangement transfers the risk of utility operations…
NEW ORLEANS — From New Orleans & Company: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers PES T&D Conference and Exposition is scheduled for April 25-28 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. It’s the meeting’s first time in New Orleans…
NEW ORLEANS – From the New Orleans Career Center: High school students in the engineering/manufacturing pathway at New Orleans Career Center have designed a new use for part of the long-vacant Charity Hospital, thanks to the guidance of professionals in…
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 — The 2022 Southern Industrial Conference is scheduled for May 31 and June 1 at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. The event will feature company executives and expert advisors sharing economic development and growth opportunities. Guest speakers include Stephen Jury,…
BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) — Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is suing UnitedHealth Group Inc., the state’s Medicaid administrator, over an alleged scheme to inflate prescription drug costs by billions of dollars. Landry filed the lawsuit against United and…
NEW ORLEANS — Here are the week’s top business stories: Xavier Plans Graduate School of Health Sciences, Medical School Breeze Airways to Introduce Nonstop Route from New Orleans to Savannah Kimberly Gramm to Head Tulane's New Innovation Institute GNO Inc.,…
BATON ROUGE (press release) — Louisiana Economic Development honored 10 companies as Louisiana Growth Leaders at the 2022 Spotlight Louisiana event Thursday at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. The event also featured the presentation of the inaugural Louisiana Growth…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: BGR has released a new report titled "On the Ballot: Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Tax, April 30, 2022." The report is intended to help Jefferson Parish voters make an informed decision…
NEW ORLEANS — Brandy Christian, president and CEO of the Port of New Orleans, will be the keynote speaker at the New Orleans Chamber’s 2022 2nd Quarter Business Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11 at…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced that the 2022 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award will be presented to legendary chef Frank Brigtsen. The gala celebration will take place at 7…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Xavier University of Louisiana announced that it is entering the planning phase to establish a graduate school of health sciences and medical school. For decades, Xavier has consistently produced more African American students and students…
NEW ORLEANS – The Ehrhardt Group, one of the city’s most well-known public relations firms, announced that Beau Tidwell will join its ranks as senior counselor next month. Tidwell will provide strategic guidance to the firm’s leadership team and staff…
NEW ORLEANS — Greater New Orleans Inc. and Bank of America have released the 2021 Greater New Orleans Jobs Report examing the region’s job market, industry trends and workforce metrics. This is the latest installment in a series of annual…
NEW ORLEANS — On Friday, April 22, the Bureau of Governmental Research will host a virtual "breakfast briefing" on the topic of public safety. Scheduled from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., the event titled “Beyond Law Enforcement: Exploring Community-Based Strategies…
NEW ORLEANS — Kean Miller announced that Brett P. Fenasci is returning as a partner in its New Orleans office, practicing with the offshore energy and marine litigation group. Fenasci has extensive litigation and trial experience in matters involving admiralty…
LAKE CHARLES, La. – From HRI Communities: The City of Lake Charles and HRI Communities announced plans for development of a mixed-income, multifamily community to be known as the Woodring Apartments. Mayor Nic Hunter, HRI Properties President and CEO Tom…
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…
AVONDALE, La. (press release) — Across the nation, businesses of nearly every size and in every industry are facing unprecedented challenges in filling open positions. Data from the US Chamber of Commerce says that there are currently 11.3 million job…
NEW ORLEANS – From Xavier University: In celebration of National Minority Health Month, Xavier University of Louisiana is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with multinational pharmaceutical company Takeda that will help to further health equity efforts in New Orleans…
NEW ORLEANS — Breeze Airways, a low-fare airline that debuted in May 2021, is adding a new nonstop route from New Orleans (MSY) to Savannah (SAV). One-way fares start at $59. Starting Sept. 9, days of service will be Monday and…
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane University has named Kimberly Gramm as the inaugural David and Marion Mussafer chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer. In this role, Gramm will lead the newly announced Tulane…
NEW ORLEANS — Woodward Interests welcomes development project manager and financial analyst Michael McKay. He is responsible for early development activities on commercial real estate developments. He specializes in financial modeling, feasibility studying and management of development process for regulatory…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana will deploy the second phase of its Plaquemines Community Reef this Friday and Saturday to protect a sensitive heritage site used for centuries by the Atakapa-Ishak/Chawasha of Grand Bayou…
