The Year of Ochsner
Last year it was all about real estate: How could we not choose the Domain Companies’ Matt Schwartz and Chris Papamichael as our first CEOs of the year with New Orleans experiencing an urban development boom the likes of which…
Biz The Magazine - January 2018
RenPub Recognized in UNO25
This month, the University of New Orleans is launching a new initiative to recognize 25 businesses led by alumni. Executive Vice President Errol Laborde and I are both UNO alum, and we are proud to share that Renaissance Publishing is…
January Calendar
9 ACG Louisiana University A One-Day Conference of Private Equity Education and Networking with Senior Deal Professionals 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans 130 Roosevelt Way ACG.org/Louisiana 9 Propeller Growth Accelerator 2018 Informational Happy Hour 6…
Industry News
FOOD Chef Emeril Lagasse to be Honored by NOWFE Jan. 25 The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) will bestow its 2018 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award on celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, author and philanthropist Emeril…
Recent Openings
Dunkin’ Donuts On Nov. 30, Dunkin’ Donuts held a grand opening celebration for its newest restaurant in Chalmette at 8609 West Judge Perez Dr. In attendance was St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis and the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce.…
Events: 2017 JEDCO Annual Luncheon
2017 JEDCO Annual Luncheon Tuesday, December 5 | Hilton New Orleans Airport JEDCO’s largest event of the year highlighted the organization’s successes in 2017 and announced the winners of its annual business awards. Among the top winners was Loop Linen,…
Events: BGR 2017 Annual Luncheon
BGR 2017 Annual Luncheon Thursday, December 7 | New Orleans Marriott “Meeting the Press in an Era of Fake News, Partisan Politics and High-Stakes Elections,” was the discussion moderated by Walter Isaacson, president and CEO of The Aspen Institute…
Events: Support Service Alliance Networking Forum
Support Service Alliance Networking Forum Thursday, December 7 | Morton’s Steakhouse Michael Hecht, president and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc., provided a vision of growth moving into 2018 as the guest speaker at the Support Service Alliance Networking…
Events: 2017 New Orleans Chamber Annual Meeting
2017 New Orleans Chamber Annual Meeting Wednesday, December 13 | Hyatt Regency New Orleans Attendees at this year’s New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting were able to network with over 1,000 local business leaders and hear from New Orleans…
Healthy Eats Around the City
It’s that time of year again, when New Orleanians make New Year’s resolutions about health, wellness and weight loss, then promptly break them when the first king cake appears. New Orleans has never been known as the healthy eating capital…
The Sweat Social
How often have you stood in your bedroom staring at your carry-on suitcase with a pair of running shoes in your hand, wondering if you are really going to make the time to exercise during your travels and if the…
The Allstate Sugar Bowl and College Football National Championship
The Allstate Sugar Bowl will be played Jan. 1, but its economic impact will last well into the year. This year’s game is a College Football Playoff Semifinal, the winner going on to play for the national championship. That means…
Alone, A Documentary
Last month I wrote about a local filmmaker who is using his medium to shed light on the crime problem in New Orleans with a TV pilot called “Shepherd” that just won a development meeting with HBO. This month I’d…
What New Orleans Can Learn from Detroit
America has not had a true free market economy for many decades. There is hardly an industry in the country that is not subsidized, incentivized or otherwized. All of this certainly begs the question of what is the appropriate role…
A Harassment-Free Workplace
From celebrity chefs and journalists to Hollywood moguls and politicians, including even the highest office in the country, allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct, abuse and assault in the workplace have dominated the news both locally and nationally. These disheartening, shocking…
Marketing in the New Year
January is the month in which we traditionally make intentions that will shape the rest of the year, yet New Year’s resolutions have become such an expected occurrence that we don’t flinch when we fail to stick to them and…
The Law Office Take on Green Initiatives
Law firms have traditionally had a relatively noticeable carbon footprint when compared to other office environments, mostly because of the volume of paperwork generated in doing their jobs. It could also be argued that the long hours these professionals log…
Must-Dos for Startups
A new year is upon us, and with it comes fresh opportunities to seize, such as launching a new business endeavor. While daring to venture onto a new path is noble and exciting, it’s important to remember that there’s not…
Beauty and Health Options for Busy Schedules
The new year presents a perfect time to reconnect with family, reflect on the past year and focus on making changes to your health and beauty regimen. At least that’s the hope. But busy work schedules can often make it…
New Orleans Peer Advisory Groups
Access to a “Peer Advisory Group” is an important tool for you to improve your effectiveness as a CEO or business owner. When having to deal with a major issue or opportunity, the CEO of a business is often in…
Business People of the Year
Jay McLellan Vice President, Energy Management, Controls and Automation for Leviton A fourth generation New Orleanian, Jay McLellan has been called a “father of the home automation” industry thanks to his founding of Home Automation, Inc. Back in 1985,…
The Healthiest of Them All
In 2017 it was announced that Greater New Orleans is now No. 1 in the nation when it comes to healthcare job growth. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics, the website STAT reported that…
Great Workspaces: Shine Spa in Mid-City
Spas often seem like society’s last bastions of serenity — leave your cell phone at the door. Quiet lounges and treatment rooms, luxe services administered by experienced professionals and décor designed to induce relaxation are a surefire combination. The latter…
Longbranch Recovery Center
Imagine if only 10 percent of those with cancer in the U.S. received treatment. Such is the case with substance abuse. In 2015, the problem affected 20.8 million Americans, approximately 8 percent of the population. The prevalence of substance abuse…
Dress for Success New Orleans
We all do it. We can’t help it. When we meet a person for the first time our reaction to him or her is frequently based on their overall presentation. Is his suit dreadfully out of fashion or fabulously fashion…
On the Job: ImPRESSive
Ross Turner, pressman at Lionheart Prints, is shown here hard at work at the retail store and studio at 3312 Magazine Street, which opened last September. Operating “Norman,” one of two 2,300-pound antique letterpresses on site, he presses wedding invitations,…
