Neighborhood Biz - January 2022

Building Access, Wealth and Community For All

  Data from the 2020 census shows that the only growing population segment in Louisiana is Latinos. Indeed, without the addition of 130,000 Hispanics over the last decade, the state would actually have lost population. This growth – fueled by…

Think Local, Drink Local

  Seven Three Distilling Company takes being a local business to an entirely new level: this producer of fine spirits is named after the 73 officially-designated neighborhoods in New Orleans. And their products all continue the theme, from Bywater Bourbon…

Turning Data Into Action

  “Data matters now more than ever, particularly with the amount of information available on the internet,” said Lamar Gardere, executive director of The Data Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to gathering facts about the southeast Louisiana region and presenting…

Building in Harmony With the Environment

  Is Green Coast Enterprises a construction company with an environmental focus, or an environmental company with a construction focus? “What sets Green Coast apart is that we want to be very intentional about including energy efficiency and healthy home…