Geeking Out a Bit
The population of our neighbor to the north continues to grow, and as someone who loves facts and trivia (I’m oh so fun at parties), I decided to dig a bit into exactly how, and how much, St. Tammany Parish…
Biz The Magazine - June 2023
Proud Publisher
Last month kicked off awards season in the publishing industry. Over the next few months, media membership organizations host their annual meetings where they recognize publications for excellence in various categories. In May, Acadiana Profile and Louisiana Life — part…
If You Build It...
Innovation, high wage jobs (many of which boast an average pay almost double that of service sector jobs but don’t…
The Northshore’s Best Kept Secret
Before he became the mayor of Covington in 2019, Mark Johnson was asked what he would do to attract new businesses to the city’s downtown area. For many years, the idyllic Main Street was the place to go on the…
Filling the Gaps
The late, great Leah Chase once said, “New Orleans is a city that is full of life and energy, but it’s also a city that knows how to come together and overcome hardship.” Challenges are nothing new to the Big…
Northshore Know-How
St. Tammany Corporation is the economic development organization for St. Tammany Parish. Following our reboot of economic development in St. Tammany in 2018 and the launch of our comprehensive strategic plan THRIVE2023 in 2019, the St. Tammany Corporation team has…
Breaking In
There is a house in New Orleans...” Well, not yet. The New Orleans Breakers are in the second year of the re-launched United States Football League (USFL) and have yet to play a down in the Big Easy. For the…
How is inflation affecting property and casualty insurance? How can you make sure you’re getting the best deal?
Casey Brandt P&C Consultant GILSBAR For commercial property, a higher cost of materials along with ongoing supply chain issues are causing delays and higher payouts in the event of a loss. In most cases, property owners will need to…
The Time is Now
Known for its vibrant music, flavorful cuisine and unique architecture, New Orleans is a city that celebrates individuality, creativity and innovation. Over the past decade, this spirit of innovation has spilled over into the city’s tech industry, transforming the Big…
Pat Gallagher
Education: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Nonprofit Causes: The Humane Society and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Who’d Play You in a Movie? Danny McBride Fave Jazz Fest Food: I love our mirliton dressing and crab cakes. The…
Coffee, Pastries, Panini, and… Toilet Paper?
The Bean Gallery 637 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans 504-324-8176 // thebeangallery.net // facebook.com/TheBeanGallery // @thebeangallery Consistency and innovation might seem like opposing forces, but this combination is the secret to the success of The Bean Gallery, a popular…
Looking at Using AI?
As a business owner in the Greater New Orleans area, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. As the owner of a managed service provider (MSP), I’ve seen firsthand how AI has…
Cup of Ambition
Current Crop Roasting Shop 3931 Magazine St. 504-571-5129 //…
Heat Stroke of Genius
It’s about to be summer in New Orleans again, that time of year when most of us barely want to raise a finger, let alone go out and launch a new enterprise. However, if you think about it, summer offers…
More Like Home
On April 26, Poydras Home offered a preview of a $23 million renovation and expansion that is designed to transform the way its nursing home residents live. The new buildings will support the senior living provider’s new status as a…
Star Performance
DEVENEY 1733 Constantinople St. deveney.com // facebook.com/deveneymktg // @deveneymktg For…
Keepers of the Flame
At 110 years old, the renowned Creole Italian restaurant Pascal’s Manale is famous worldwide as the home of New Orleans’ original barbecue shrimp. Frank Manale opened a bar on the corner of Dryades and Napoleon in 1913, originally sharing the…
Nonna Randazzo’s Bakery
Who We Are You may know Nonna Randazzo’s Bakery as home to mouth-watering, Carnival-season King Cakes, but this year-round, full-service bakery has been providing desserts, pastries, cakes, donuts, lunch, catering, and breads for over 50 years. Founded as Randazzo’s Hi…
Citizens National Bank
Who We Are Citizens National Bank (CNB) opened its first office in North Louisiana in 1985 at a time when many other banks were facing closure or being acquired by national institutions. The founders of CNB believed that a community…
American Bank
Who We Are American Bank, chartered in 1964, is headquartered in Covington on the Northshore. This community bank was recently recognized as Louisiana’s #1 SBA Lender by the Small Business Administration. The bank is also preferred SBA lender serving the…
René Miller
René Miller CEO | Ener Systems, LLC Fun Fact My favorite book is Winston Churchill’s The Second World War. His personality and humor comes through in a book of such historical significance. Churchill wrote the book, with a team of…
Pat Gallagher’s Restaurant Group
Who We Are Pat Gallagher, a Covington native and son of the local sports legend Coach Hubie Gallagher of Covington High, has always taken pride in keeping his businesses close to his hometown. In 2009, after a five-year stint as…
