The Safer, Faster Way to Bring the Heat
A native New Orleanian, Poppy Tooker has spent her life devoted to the cultural essence that food brings to Louisiana, a topic she explores weekly on her NPR-affiliated radio show, Louisiana Eats!…
Biz The Magazine - August 2021
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Supply Chain Pain
Soon, the biggest problem became window manufacturers. Window packages that previously took three weeks climbed to four months. Problems seem to have arisen from both a shortage of labor and of component parts. Michael J. Bell, Architect Pandemic-induced supply…
A Tale of Five Hotels
While New Orleans has its share of major chain hotel operations with cookie-cutter rooms and standard amenities, the city has always offered much more in the way of accommodations. Options have ranged from French Quarter treasures like the Monteleone…
What did you learn from the pandemic? What changes have you made moving forward?
Chuck Credo IV Owner WCA Entertainment and Media While we’ve always prided ourselves on the diversity of our clients in the national events industry, COVID-19 proved that broadening our scope was necessary. Since the lockdown, WCA has added a multimedia production studio,…
Enticing Guests and Profits
Jennifer Gibson Schecter was once a tourist in New Orleans herself and is now proud to call NOLA home. She also writes the Wednesday Tourism Blog on BizNewOrleans.com. Earlier this summer,…
City Park Moves Forward
“City Park is really unique among major urban parks in the United States in that so much of its revenue is self-generated. But we actually saw a little bit of…
Made in the Shade
During a routine check-up three years…
Introducing Go.Be.
Keith Twitchell spent 16 years running his own business before becoming president of the Committee for a Better New Orleans. He has observed, supported and participated in entrepreneurial ventures at the street,…
Controlling the Flow
If you want to decrease flooding, lower infrastructure costs and reduce water pollution, the answer lies in green stormwater infrastructure. Formed in 2016 with $5 million in federal funds, the Community Adaptation Program is a pilot program by the City…
Publisher's Note
I am so excited about back to school. Even though I no longer have school-age children, during this time of year the excitement is still there for me. Yes, traffic picks up and school speed zones are activated, but what…
Editor's Note
“Well, that was completely awesome.” That was the verdict from my best friend’s 10-year-old son William as we walked out of the cover photo shoot for this month with Stretch Zone co-owners Jason Laurzel and Drew Brees. William’s mom is…
The Sky is Not Falling
Chris Price is an award-winning journalist and public relations principal. When he’s not writing, he’s avid about music, the outdoors, and Saints, Ole Miss and Chelsea football. Price also authors the Friday…
It’s A Worker’s Market Now
As we wind down after a whirlwind year and a half, employers of all sizes are trying to keep their employees engaged and active while attracting and retaining new talent. The question still remains…what do employees really want from their…
Local Investment
Fidelity Bank worked with Trapolin Peer Architects to restore and reimagine the circa-1800s Union Savings & Loan building at 353 Carondelet Street. The lobby features terrazzo floors installed during a 1950s renovation that resulted in the…
What are the most in-demand procedures/services you’re seeing right now?
Dr. Kyle Coleman, M.D. Co-owner Etre Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center In the last few months, we have seen increased demand for body contouring and cellulite procedures. As people are making plans for vacations, there has been a significant uptick…
From the RED ZONE to Stretch Zone
We are a compliment to any fitness regimen you want to try to maintain. It’s designed to fit the needs of whomever –…
Construction | Building Relationships First
We won’t simply adapt for survival—we will adapt to increase the positive impact we can have on our customers, staff, and all of our vendors. Ryan D. Mayer, Owner Mayer Building Company’s quality reputation stems from its core values, and…
Bradley J. Tate, Senior Tax Manager
Hannis T. Bourgeois is a premier certified public accounting and consulting firm serving the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Denham Springs markets working with high net worth individuals and…
Ronald J. Falgoust, President and CEO
A banking tradition since 1910, First American Bank and Trust is living its mission to profitably deliver high quality customer service that meets the financial…
Roberts Family Insurance Agency
A family agency in business for over 16 years, Roberts Family Insurance Agency is now the business of Harahan natives Melissa Roberts and Tiffany Roberts Turlich, who…
Jennifer Mistretta, CPA, CGMA
A native of Carencro, Louisiana, Assurance Director Jennifer Mistretta, CPA, CGMA, joined Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N) in 2012 and has over 15 years of public accounting experience serving clients throughout Louisiana. Jennifer’s…
Huyen Nguyen
Huyen Nguyen is the newest addition to the JEDCO Finance Department. As the Business Development Officer, Huyen supports JEDCO’s mission to enhance the economic climate in Jefferson Parish through small business financing. JEDCO offers several non-traditional loan options to support…
Home Bank
THE TECH YOU EXPECT, AND THE SERVICE YOU…
Mark Rosa, CEO
First chartered in 1966, Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union continues to serve and advance the community from 14 branches across Louisiana five decades later. The member-owned, not-for-profit credit union…
