Welcome to the Q2 issue of REGION Magazine! The Greater New Orleans region is going through a series of changes that are poised to create new job opportunities for its residents and increase economic growth. New companies are making themselves…
Tulane University’s Innovation Institute is an accelerator for transforming innovative ideas into thriving businesses. Even before its official launch of new programming scheduled to coincide with the start of the 2023 fall semester, the Innovation Institute assisted cutting edge startups…
As the Greater New Orleans economy evolves, the most critical ingredient will be having a skilled and educated workforce in the region. In fact, higher education is the bedrock for strong economic development, providing an environment for industry growth and…
If one was to describe Jimmy Dunn in a word, an easy choice might be: invested. Dunn is invested in his family, in his community, and certainly in his work. “I enjoy being busy,” Dunn said, “and I love meeting…
Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) is the economic development nonprofit for the 10-parish region of southeast Louisiana. GNO, Inc. is built on a simple but broad mission: To create a region with a thriving economy and excellent quality of…
Jared Freeman is one of those people who makes a difference in the New Orleans region. As President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OnPath Federal Credit Union, Freeman is dedicated to helping members achieve their goals — even when…
Covington-based Netchex, a 20-year-old company that provides online payroll and human resources services to more than 6,400 clients across the U.S., has been acquired by a New York-based private equity firm, GrowthCurve Capital, marking the latest successful purchase of a…
When Ali Azad, CEO of United Utility Services, decided to expand the company’s foothold — which was already strong on the East coast — for a national reach, all of the arrows pointed to the Big Easy. “It was a…
GNO, Inc. hosted our annual NextGen Council Day at the Capitol where members traveled to Baton Rouge and listened to legislators and experts on topics such as energy sustainability & innovation, LA's entrepreneurial landscape, the future of trade, combating the…
