Biz New Orleans - September 2014

US home prices rise at slowest pace in 20 months

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. home prices in July increased at the slowest pace in 20 months, reflecting sluggish sales and a greater supply of houses for sale.     The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 6.7 percent in July…

US consumer confidence slides in September

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated in September after hitting the highest level in nearly seven years in August. But economists said the fall appears to be a temporary slip that shouldn't dampen consumer spending in the coming months.…

Kenner Welcomes New Corporate Tenant and 320 New Jobs

         North American tech company 4th Source opened for business in Jefferson Parish on Tuesday, September 29, relocating from Georgia, and bringing with it the promise of creating 320 new jobs with average yearly salaries of $50,000 plus benefits.         …

Mark Romig

Appointed to Travel & Tourism Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta