BGR’s 2014 Annual Luncheon
December 11, 2014 New Orleans Marriott
Biz The Magazine - January 2015
ABWA Crescent City Connections Express Network Luncheon
December 11, 2014 Heritage Grill, New Orleans
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce First Annual Fat City Festival
November 15, 2014 18th Street, Metairie
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce State of the Parish
November 12, 2014 Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport
Oh Captain, My Captain
Captain of the Krewe of Orpheus and Chairman of the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Committee, Sonny Borey is an integral part of New Orleans’ annual festivities.
Purple and Gold, but Mostly Green
The movement is underway toward a more eco-friendly Carnival season.
Ready to Geaux
Tuxedos to Geaux is revolutionizing men’s formal wear in southeast Louisiana.
Home to Mignon
A look inside the work space of famed local jewelry artist Mignon Faget.
If the Shoe Fits
Staci Rosenberg, founder of the Krewe of Muses, unmasks the business behind one of Carnival’s favorite parades.
Resolutions Mean Revenue
Fitness club owners brace for new year newbies during “the Black Friday of fitness.”
Banking on Change in 2015
New rules and regulations for the coming year
Bigger, Better and Greener
Responding to substantial growth in 2014, the Louisiana shipping industry is stepping up its game.
Throw Me Somethin’ Green
A look at some of the big players in the movement toward local, eco-friendly throws.
No business like throw business
They may be free to parade-goers, but Carnival throws are a multimillion-dollar industry.
Sweet Success
Although we may think of king cakes as a seasonal treat, Haydel’s Bakery on Jefferson Highway has been baking up these Carnival delicacies year-round for customers worldwide. Now run by the third generation of Haydels, the bakery serves up an…
Industry News
Around town "Small-business owners faced an uphill battle at the federal level in 2014 with the uncertainty created by Obamacare, overreaching by federal agencies and the removal of important tools for small business, like Section 179 expensing. However, at the…
Don’t Be That Person
10 business etiquette resolutions for the new year
And The Winner Is…
Today’s wide variety of entrepreneurial competitions offer a great way to jump start a business.
The Nominations Are In
Hollywood South has a few contenders in this year’s award season.
High Hopes for New Era of Tulane Basketball
Green Wave basketball joins higher caliber conference with returning men’s and women’s national champions.
Le Méridien Aims to Stand Out
Full of “moments of discovery,” this new hotel is looking to get people talking.
Food that Fuels Futures
Café Reconcile and Café Hope are Serving Up Changed Lives.
Calendar
January
Good Times Ahead
First, I wish to thank Jerry Bologna, his staff, and the entire JEDCO board for honoring Renaissance Publishing as JEDCO’s 2014 Small Business of the Year. My partner, Errol Laborde, and I accepted the award on behalf of our team…
Editor’s Note
It’s time to party! Yes, while the rest of the country seems content with one night of festivities for New Year’s Eve, we here in Louisiana are just getting started. My first memories of moving to New Orleans…
