Letter From The President
Welcome to the inaugural issue of REGION, the official publication of Greater New Orleans, Inc.! As we kick off the new year (and new decade!), I think it makes sense to thank all of our partners, and recap 2019. The…
Region - Quarter 1, 2020
Developing the Next Decade
The dawn of a new decade is a time for both reflection and refocusing, and before Greater New Orleans, Inc. launches into its next era of developing and diversifying Southeast Louisiana’s economy, we’re taking a look back at the incredible…
An Industry on the Rise
One of the primary goals of GNO, Inc. is to provide the residents of Southeast Louisiana with access to well-paying jobs in growing industries, and perhaps no industry is seeing such rapid and significant advances as technology. The evidence of…
A Musical Renaissance in the Birthplace of Jazz
Ask anybody what they know about New Orleans and chances are good that their answer will involve music. The Crescent City is the birthplace of jazz, a place where culture is synonymous with nightlife, live performances and festivals. But for…
Reaching New Heights
The opening of the brand new, state-of-the-art $1.3 billion North Terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) stands as one of the most striking testaments…
Avondale’s Second Act
For officials at Greater New Orleans, Inc. and the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), the 2010 closure of Avondale Shipyard wasn’t an end; rather, it was the beginning of the historic site’s second chapter. Working with principals in the…
GNOu Brings Together Industry Professionals And Students
Through a collection of initiatives based on meaningful partnerships, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.), is working to build a region brimming with opportunities. One of those initiatives is GNOu, a…
Ernst & Young Stands with New Orleans
Back in May 2019, when Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced the opening of an executive support center within its revamped New Orleans office, excitement rippled through the local business scene — and City Hall. “I’m proud to see a…
A Conversation with Maura Donahue
In June 2019, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected Maura Donahue for a second term as Chairman. Donahue, who also serves as the Executive Vice President of DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc.…
Exploring Business Courts in Louisiana
Specialized courts handling business matters have existed in the United States in various forms for over 200 years. More recently, the growing complexity of commercial litigation has prompted many states to fill this need with business courts. With a specialized…
Thank You to our Legislators
GNO, Inc. would like to thank the following outgoing legislators for their dedication to Louisiana and the Greater New Orleans region.
GNO, Inc. Legislative Priorities
As we prepare to enter the 2020 Legislative Session, we are facing many of the same challenges we’ve faced for several years now — a complicated tax structure, damaged roads, insufficient resources for education and an eroding coastline. The key…
Newsflash
Since its humble beginnings in New Orleans in 2009, the Solomon Group has become one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The design and production company recently announced a continued investment in the region…
