Biz The Magazine February 2017

2016 New Orleans Chamber Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation Annual Luncheon & 35th Anniversary Celebration

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

ACG Louisiana January Luncheon

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Taking the Helm

Chris Price,

Less than one month on the job, Brandy Christian, the new CEO of the Port of New Orleans, discusses her vision for the future.

Hot off an appearance on CBS’ hit reality show, “Undercover Boss,” Painting with a Twist Co-owner Renee Maloney shares how a simple idea to bring women together and have a good time has now become the fastest-growing franchise in the nation.

Industrial Strength

Melanie Warner Spencer,

The designers at StudioWTA are thinking inside the box — the box factory, that is.

Back to Our Roots

Michael Hecht,

This year’s GNO Inc. annual meeting will celebrate New Orleans’ return to global relevance.

Attorneys Embrace New Workforce Era

Suzanne Ferrara,

Local professionals talk about what they expect to see under Trump.

Fighting Back

Kim Roberts,

Louisiana ranks among the worst states for heart-related deaths. A look at what local hospitals are doing — and what you can do — to change that.

TOPS Cuts

Maria Clark,

A look at how changes to this program are impacting local students and universities.

Growing With the Times

Pamela Marquis,

In business almost 50 years, Villere’s Florist is finding new ways to compete in a changing marketplace.

Enough Fabulous For All

Rebecca Friedman,

Gay Mardi Gras krewes are starting to come out of the shadows and embrace a new economic model designed to preserve their artistry and keep the party going.