Labors of Love - July 2018

Executive Director, Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association (GNOHLA)

The cheerful burble of fish pumps greets you as you enter McFaith Feed and Pet Supply, a small corner store in Gentilly. McFaith’s owner, Alonso McDaniels, used to show American Bullies at dog shows all around the country. Almost ten…

The gig economy has skyrocketed in recent years, offering new, nontraditional work opportunities across industries across the country. More than 57 million Americans who work freelance jobs contribute nearly $1.4 trillion to the economy every year, according to a study…

One person told another person, who told another, who told one more and before the owners knew it, The Queen’s Clean turned into a great job. After 30 years working in the hairstyling business, Eric Webb retired. But when a…

Whether it was the plucky seamstress Betsy Ross or Francis Hopkinson, who requested a quarter cask of wine for his version, the American Flag remains our symbol of hope, freedom and perseverance. According to WalletHub, a personal finance website, 64 percent…