Biz The Magazine - July 2018

Missing Miss Ella

  The culinary world took a hard hit this summer, losing two iconic figures within only eight days — first famed restaurateur Ella Brennan on May 31, then celebrity chef, author and documentarian Anthony Bourdain on June 8. In true…

A New Mix

Under new leadership, this year’s Tales of the Cocktail will focus on giving back and helping the hospitality industry learn from recent scandals.

Happy Hosts

  Last month New Orleans Magazine, Biz New Orleans’ sister title hosted the City & Regional Magazine Association’s national conference here in New Orleans at the Marriott on Canal Street. We had over 375 attendees from over 75 cities from…

Industry News

  entrepreneurism Anonymous Donation Doubled Prize Money for PitchNOLA   Instead of splitting $10,000 between two entrepreneurs dedicated to increasing affordable access to health care and nutritious food for all New Orleanians, PitchNOLA: Living Well, presented by Blue Cross and…

Recent Openings

  B on Canal Hotel Following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation, boutique hotel B on Canal is now open at 1300 Canal Street. The 15-story building houses 155 guestrooms and suites ranging from 231 to 863 square feet. The hotel also…

Event: Northshore Young Professionals Luncheon

  Monday, April 16 | Holiday Inn Covington   Dr. Tommy Karam, department of marketing senior instuctor for Louisiana State University, discussed “marketing your personal brand” at the first Northshore Young Professionals Luncheon of the year.     Ross McKnight, Noble-Bates…

Event: Jefferson Chamber Business Leadership Awards Luncheon

  Wednesday, May 9 | Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel Celebrated for the impact they’ve had on the parish, this year’s honorees included Entrepreneurs of the Year, Andrew Prat and Adrian Nidcast with Southern City Farm; Small Business of the…

New & Notables

  The following 13 professionals are daring to try something new — developing a business, taking on a new role, or taking things to the next level. We honor their efforts as Biz New Orleans’ 2018...       Arlanda…