NEW ORLEANS — The 176-room Canopy by Hilton New Orleans Downtown is now open at 1100 Tulane Avenue in the Central Business District. In development since 2015, the 14-story hotel inhabits the former Oil and Gas Building, built in 1959…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – The registration deadline is fast approaching for the 2022 Louisiana Small Business Summit, the annual Louisiana Economic Development event that connects small business leaders with an array of resources available to them from the state. …
NEW ORLEANS — Former Saints head coach Sean Payton will give the Loyola University New Orleans undergraduate commencement address on May 14 at the UNO Lakefront Arena. He will also receive an honorary doctor of letters at the ceremony. After…
BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) — Gas prices are hovering near all-time highs in the United States. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline stood at $4.24 as of March 23 - up 70 cents from a month…
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Entrepreneur Week returned as an in-person event after a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. Thousands gathered at Gallier Hall and other locations to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and muse about which regional startup might…
NEW ORLEANS — Dr. Todd Sladek has joined Baker Donelson's intellectual property group as of counsel in the firm's New Orleans office. A patent lawyer who represents clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical space, Sladek focuses his practice on drafting…
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. — From NASA: Sallie Bilbo grew up hearing the roar of engines being tested at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, while spending time in her backyard with friends and family. A native…
MANDEVILLE – From DonahueFavret Contractors: DonahueFavret has announced the promotion of Justin Lyle to preconstruction project manager. His responsibilities consist of coordinating full preconstruction services prior to bids and engaging with owners and architects as well as subcontractors to ensure…
NEW ORLEANS – In December of 2021, the board of trustees of the New Orleans Museum of Art elected a slate of new members who joined the board in January 2022. The board of trustees supports NOMA’s mission of "uniting,…
POINT CLEAR, Ala. (press release) — The International Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of New Orleans (IFFCBANO) hosted its 42nd Annual International Trade Symposium March 13-15 in Point Clear, Ala. The theme was “Best Practices in Global Sourcing for…
BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) – A bill to exempt booking photos from public records has gained approval from lawmakers on the Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs Committee and now moves to the full House. Committee members voted 11-1…
BATON ROUGE – DonahueFavret Contractors said it has made significant strides toward completion of a 12,000-square-foot infusion center for Baton Rouge General and Mary Bird Perkins. The company said this design-build project was challenging because of a fast-tracked schedule to…
NEW ORLEANS — Parkway Bakery is hosting a fundraiser event benefiting Hogs for the Cause from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. The restaurant is inviting the public to witness the creation of a 300-foot barbecued Chisesi…
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana-based Waitr has announced new initiatives to support its delivery drivers as gasoline prices continue to surge in New Orleans, as well the entire county. Waitr has implemented a new GasCard program, giving drivers 5% off on…
NEW ORLEANS — Are you a fan of Alon Shaya’s Saba restaurant? Well now you can "subscribe" to it and several other New Orleans dining destinations thanks to a new service from New York-based food tech company Table22. The startup…
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Entrepreneur Week continues today at Gallier Hall. All events are free. Attendees can register at the door or click here for more information. Here’s the schedule. Main Stage 11:05am - 11:25am: Test & Innovate: How…
BATON ROUGE (press release) — The Louisiana Department of Insurance is available to assist residents affected by the tornado that hit the New Orleans area Tuesday. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon encourages policyholders who need to file a claim or have…
NEW ORLEANS — Audubon Charter School has announced plans to move its upper school (grades 4-8) from the former McDonogh 7 building on Milan Street to its new permanent home in a renovated facility at 3128 Constance Street. The move…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Weight loss guru Jenny Craig, who was raised in New Orleans, has pledged $5 million to underwrite and support the efforts of The National WWII Museum’s Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and…
BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) – Officials with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Louisiana officials announced Tuesday nearly $3 billion in funding for disaster relief. HUD is allocating $450 million to Louisiana for recovery from…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Orleans Parish School Board has chosen an Alabama school superintendent, an official of a Los Angeles nonprofit and a Florida educational consultant as finalists for superintendent of a system made up largely of charter schools. A…
BATON ROUGE (The Center Square) — The economic fallout that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic put millions of Americans out of work. Without a steady source of income, many were unable to pay for basic necessities, like shelter. To address…
NEW ORLEANS – From the United Way of Southeast Louisiana: In partnership with WWL-TV Channel 4, the United Way is encouraging public donations to its Tornado Relief Fund. All proceeds will support immediate relief efforts and long-term rebuilding for affected…
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,…
NEW ORLEANS — Today's New Orleans Entrepreneur Week events will focus on emerging industries, including climate tech and the cultural economy. All presentations will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gallier Hall (545 St. Charles Avenue) and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The National WWII Museum has named Kim M. LeDuff, PhD, vice president of people and culture. LeDuff comes to the museum following a 23-year career as a university administrator, professor and diversity and inclusion specialist,…
NEW ORLEANS – For the past 28 years, the Olinger Group has been a “generalist” market research firm. Now, the company’s management team said it has decided to take the advice it gives most of its clients: “Follow the research,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts has announced that the third location of its Boulevard American Bistro is now open in Covington. Boulevard opened its Highway 21 location on Thursday, March 17. “We are thrilled to bring…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — From WalletHub: With Tax Day coming up on April 18 and 44 million Americans expecting to pay this year’s taxes late due to the COVID-19 pandemic, personal finance website WalletHub today…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many foundations came to New Orleans to invest in our city and communities. They came to stand alongside us as we did the arduous work of recovery. …
