Biz The Magazine - September 2023

Just like the kitchen is the heart of a home, the downtown is the heart of a city, and downtowns across the country have been severely impacted by the pandemic. According to a March 2023 report in the Washington Examiner…

One of the benefits we offer to our employees at Renaissance Publishing is continuous learning. We continuously search for conference, workshop and leadership programs offered in the New Orleans region and circulate information to our staff, encouraging employees to attend.…

Like many U.S. cities, downtown New Orleans has certainly had its share of challenges — including crime, blighted buildings, office vacancies, dirty streets and sidewalks — but Downtown Development District of New Orleans (DDD) President & CEO Davon Barbour can…

Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana 700 Edwards Avenue, Harahan no-hunger.org  //  facebook.com/2ndHarvestGNOA  //  @2ndHarvestGNOA In October 2022, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana began a new chapter in its newly renovated…

For early-stage entrepreneurs, funding day-to-day operations tends to be a perpetual challenge. Options range from personal funds, to support from family and friends, to attracting outside investments, to various borrowing options. For many startups, borrowing may be the most viable…

Education: University of New Orleans (MBA) Hidden Gems: Jacques-Imos and the Rum House On the Horizon: Highgate is growing reapiudly. Most exciting is the recent transition of 19 properties in Portugal to our management earlier this year. Hobby/Passion: I am a fan…

The reliability and resiliency of electricity is one of the most important things for companies to consider when moving to a new city. That’s why Entergy New Orleans recently unveiled a Resilience Plan that not only shows companies the utility…

The New Orleans Saints 2023 season is finally here and the Who Dat? Nation is looking forward to returning to the top of the division and the playoffs after a two-year absence. With all four teams in the NFC South…

New Orleans, a cultural cauldron of history and artistic expression, has long been celebrated for its enchanting museums that preserve the essence of the city’s rich heritage. But like any cultural tradition, museums must be maintained and preserved for the…

With diagnoses of autism, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities on the rise, nonprofit Raphael Village provides a loving and nurturing place for education and personal growth, including the opportunity to work in the culinary arena.  Since its opening in…

Harold’s Plants 1135 Press St., New Orleans 504-947-7554  //  haroldsplants.com  //  facebook.com/Haroldsplants  //  @haroldsplants One of the biggest advantages of being a neighborhood business is that your neighborhood customers are your best advertising. This is especially true in the case…

The financial challenges New Orleanians face can be as bumpy and difficult to navigate as some of the city’s streets. Affordable housing, access to credit and debt management are but a few of the potholes that have to be considered.…

Small businesses are integral to the fabric of local communities, providing products and services that meet local needs and preferences. In Louisiana, businesses with fewer than 500 employees make up 99.5% of all businesses in the state.  While 90% of U.S.…