Biz New Orleans - February 2023

Tulane Tower for Sale

NEW ORLEANS — Corporate Realty has announced that it is representing the ownership in the sale of Tulane Tower, located at 2601 Tulane Avenue. The asking price is $8,450,000. The 10-story, 111,000-square-foot office building has an attached three-level, 205-space parking…

Expansion at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility Campus

NEW ORLEANS  — On Jan. 28, Industrial Realty Group joined with economic development partners from the state, region and city to break ground on Propel Park, located within NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility. Representatives from the project’s builder, Impetus, were also…

Biden Announces $500,000 Grant for Claiborne Project

WASHINGTON, DC – On Feb. 28, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a $500,000 grant for improvements to the Claiborne Overpass through the new Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, an initiative that aims to “reconnect communities that are cut off from…

Katie Bautsch to Lead Blue Runner Foods

NEW ORLEANS – Blue Runner Foods has announced that Katie Bautsch will be its next president. She will be the first woman to lead the 105-year-old Louisiana canning company. Bautsch, who has served as Blue Runner’s vice president of operations…

Amelia Sherman Joins Board of Boys Town Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS — Amelia Sherman has joined the board of Boys Town Louisiana. Sherman obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Southern Methodist University. She continued at Loyola University, where she received her master's degree in mental health counseling. She…

How to Stay Fit Working from Home

INDIANAPOLIS — From Total Shape: Since Covid-19 swept across the globe, many industries have shifted to fully remote or hybrid working. During covid, 70% of the workforce was working from home and since then, 61.9% of companies have planned to…

Current Crop Roasting Shop to Open on Magazine

NEW ORLEANS – Current Crop Roasting Shop will celebrate its official grand opening at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 at 3931 Magazine Street. The store will offer products and experiences to help customers learn more about the art and science…

Schroder Leads First Virtual Meeting Allowed By Law

BATON ROUGE — On Feb. 24, State Treasurer John M. Schroder conducted the first-ever virtual meeting of the Louisiana State Bond Commission.  In 2021, Louisiana lawmakers passed legislation that allows the SBC to meet remotely even after the state’s pandemic…

B2B Guide

From accounting hassles to work-process mismanagement, finding an answer to your problems is pertinent to your company’s success and longevity. Whether it’s an insightful consultation on IT solutions or recommendations to streamline your operations, New Orleans B2B service providers can…

'Party on the Turf' Returns March 31

NEW ORLEANS  – The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will host the Black & Gold Gala on Friday, March 31 at the Saints Training Facility at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. The annual gala is presented by Ochsner Health and hosted…

Chef James Whitehead Takes Over at Seaworthy

NEW ORLEANS — Seaworthy restaurant is now helmed by James Whitehead, who was previously executive chef at Maison de la Luz and Bar Marilou and, before that, worked at John Dory Oyster Bar in New York.  “James brings a thoughtful,…

Loyola Hosts International Women’s Day

NEW ORLEANS — Loyola University New Orleans will host an International Women’s Day event from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 8 in the St. Charles Room of the Danna Student Center. The day is a celebration of the social,…