2026 Webinar: Permitting in New Orleans

The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with New Orleans & Company and the City of New Orleans, invites you to join us for an informative webinar on navigating the permitting process in New Orleans.

Whether you're opening a new business, expanding your operations, renovating a space, or planning your next project, understanding the permitting process is essential. This webinar is designed to connect the business community directly with City leadership while providing information, resources, and an opportunity to have your questions answered.

During this conversation, you'll hear from Susannah Kirby, Director of Safety & Permits, who will provide an overview of the department, discuss current priorities and initiatives, explain the permitting process, and address common questions from businesses throughout New Orleans.

To make this session as valuable as possible, we'll ask a few optional registration questions about your business and any permitting challenges or topics you'd like to learn more about. Responses will be shared with the City's team in advance to help shape the presentation around the issues that matter most to our business community.

Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, contractor, developer, nonprofit organization, or looking to better understand the City's permitting process, this is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from City leadership, gain insights, and be part of the conversation.

Featured Speakers


Sandra Lombana Lindquist
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO


Alice Glenn
New Orleans & Company
Executive Vice President

Susannah Kirby
City of New Orleans
Director of Safety & Permits

We look forward to welcoming you for this discussion and helping connect the New Orleans business community with the resources and information needed to successfully navigate the permitting