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Monday, December 06, 2021Mike Eckert, Board Chairman of the NO/LA Angel Network (NO/LAAN), announced the appointment of Elizabeth “Libby” Favrot to replace Louisa Smith as its Managing Director. Favrot, who holds a B.A degree from Grinnell College and a master’s degree from Tulane University, will be responsible for the operations of the Network. Smith will be relocating to New York City and will remain in her role ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, General News Article, Press ReleaseMonday, November 15, 2021Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press ReleaseSunday, November 14, 2021New Orleans, LA, September 15, 2021 – Founded in 1997, Rent-A-Nerd, Inc. is now Courant. While the company’s name and brand identity have changed, Courant is still an award-winning information technology company, providing the same solutions for all of its clients. The rebrand has been a long time coming. Founder and CEO, Darrin Piotrowski, knew that his former brand no longer conveyed his ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release, CommunityFriday, October 15, 2021Schedule vaccination teams at locations with four (4) or more participants or larger! Including arranging choice of vaccine on days and times of their choosing. These events could include staff/employees, customers/clients and/or friends/family members for private or public events. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!Categories: Community, Press Release, Human InterestWednesday, October 13, 2021New Orleans Chamber Announces Leadership Transition Ben Johnson to retire, Sandra Lindquist promoted to CEONEW ORLEANS, LA (October 13, 2021) — The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce announced that Sandra Lombana Lindquist, the current chief operating officer and executive vice president, will take over the role of CEO following the retirement of Gregory Ben Johnson, who has held the position since ...read moreCategories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release.png)
Friends of Lafitte Greenway Presents the 2021 Greenway Supernova: a luminary, outdoor art exhibit inThursday, September 30, 2021Contact:Camly Tram, Development and Communication Manager Phone: 504.702.6776 Email: camly@lafittegreenway.org Friends of Lafitte Greenway Presents the 2021 Greenway Supernova: a luminary, outdoor art exhibit in celebration and support of the Lafitte Greenway NEW ORLEANS, LA, September 27, 2021 – The Greenway’s Supernova is back this year with a light-based, outdoor exhibit and annual ...read moreCategories: Education, Community, Press Release, Human InterestMonday, September 20, 2021Delgado Community College Offers New Fall Semester Classes Starting in OctoberClasses are Four to Eight Weeks Long, Carry Full Credit New Orleans – Flexible schedules are necessary for students who hold jobs or have family responsibilities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery from Hurricane Ida. Delgado Community College offers new Fall Semester classes starting in October ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Press Release, EducationFriday, September 10, 2021Ochsner Community Health – Brees Family Center Opens Connectivity HubFor images and b-roll, click here NEW ORLEANS, La. – While New Orleans recovers from Hurricane Ida, Ochsner Health knows that the community’s healthcare needs don’t stop. That’s why the Ochsner Community Health – ...read moreCategories: Economic, Press Release, Community, Human InterestTuesday, September 07, 2021Church of the King Distributing Free Water, Food and Basic Supplies in KennerHurricane relief resources will be handed out daily at noon and 5 p.m. through Friday, Sept. 10 WHAT: Church of the King in partnership with Convoy of Hope, Eight Days of Hope and Mercy Chefs WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 5 through Friday, Sept. 10TIME: Noon and 5 p.m. WHERE: Church of the King, ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human InterestTuesday, September 07, 2021LOCAL BUILDERS WARN RESIDENTS ABOUT SCAM CONTRACTORS Greater New Orleans, LA September 1, 2021 As Greater New Orleans begins the recovery after the devastating effects of the Hurricane Ida, local home builders are warning residents to be aware of scammers that may pose as legitimate contractors. The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans (HBAGNO) encourages all residents to ...read moreCategories: Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Education, Human Interest.png)
Wednesday, August 25, 2021The Federal Government is currently selling 5 vacant lots in the Dixon Neighborhood via our online auction at www.realestatesales.gov. The auction is open to the general public. The lots were formerly used to support the New Orleans Job Corps Center. The sites are ready for redevelopment with single family residences or two family residences.U.S. General Services Administration Invitation for ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Human Interest
Monday, August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Metairie, La - Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union, GNO FCU, supported a Back-to-School Supply Drive for Covenant House New Orleans, CHNO, by providing donations in preparation for the new school year. CHNO serves young people overcoming homelessness and trafficking. ...read moreCategories: Economic, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, August 18, 2021PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2021 Media Contact: Jessica Ragusa jessica.ragusa@portnola.com (504) 722-3000 Port of New Orleans and CLEANCOR Sign MOU to Bring Environmentally Friendly LNG Fueling Solutions to Jurisdiction NEW ORLEANS – Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and CLEANCOR Energy Solutions LLC (CLEANCOR), a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. (SEACOR), ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Economic, Human InterestTuesday, August 17, 2021Six Louisiana Schools Receive More Than 1,200 Free Hotspots, Internet Service Through free connectivity solutions, AT&T is breaking down barriers to remote learning for students who need it mostBaton Rouge, August 2, 2021 — As students and teachers begin the new school year, AT&T and leading nonprofit Connected Nation are continuing work to put the connectivity solutions vital to education ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release, Economic, General News Article, PoliticalThursday, August 05, 2021NORLI Recognizes its Regional Leadership Program Class of 2021Intensive nine-month program focuses on the advancement of Southeast Louisiana NEW ORLEANS (Aug. 5, 2021) — Following the completion of a nine-month long program dedicated to discussing and unravelling some of the most challenging and dynamic issues of the Greater New Orleans Region, the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI) ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Economic, Press ReleaseThursday, July 08, 2021AT&T Invests Nearly $1.1 Billion Over Three-Year Period to Connect Local Customers in Louisiana Baton Rouge, La., June 8, 2021- AT&T* is proud to connect customers across the country by continuing to grow the nation’s best network 1. From 2018-2020, we expanded coverage and improved connectivity in more communities by investing nearly $1.1 billion in our wireless and wireline networks in ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press ReleaseTuesday, July 06, 2021For Immediate Release July 6, 2021 For more information contact Jane Cooper 504 330-0231redheadneworleans@grandekrewe.com GRANDE KREWE FINE WINE AND SPIRITS AND MERRY ANTOINETTES CELEBRATE SIXTH YEAR AND BASTILLE DAY Nouvelle Orleans celebrates all things French and Bastille Day is no exception. So, in 2015 when Jane Cooper and Bob Heaps along with partners Roy and Carla ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human InterestGreater New Orleans Federal Credit Union Announces Retirement of Gerry Kish after 38 Years of ServicMonday, July 05, 2021Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union Announces Retirement of Gerry Kish after 38 Years of Service. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2021Contact: Rebecca B. Remetich, GNO FCU Director of Marketing & Business Development rremetich@gnofcu.com Metairie, La – Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union, GNO FCU, announced the retirement of a dedicated employee, Gerry Kish, after 38 years of dedicated ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press ReleasePort of New Orleans Progresses Toward Development of New Container Terminal with RFP for Program ManTuesday, June 29, 2021Port of New Orleans Progresses Toward Development of New Container Terminalwith RFP for Program Manager and Program Controls Services NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Program Management/Program Controls Services for the development of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a new container facility capable of handling 2 million ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Economic, Press ReleaseWednesday, June 23, 2021UNO Research & Technology Park Reimagined and Rebranded as The Beach at UNOBrand refresh celebrates progression and commitment to driving unparalleled research and innovation throughout the Gulf region NEW ORLEANS (June 23, 2021) — The University of New Orleans (UNO) Research and Technology Park — a 30-acre site on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain leveraging 800,000 square feet of customizable ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Economic, Press ReleaseThursday, May 27, 2021GREATER NEW ORLEANS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES 2021 “ENOLA M. FEE” SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Rebecca Remetich, GNOFCU Director of Marketing & Business Developmentrremetich@gnofcu.com Metairie, La – Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union, GNO FCU, is pleased to announce its 2021 Enola M. Fee Scholarship recipients, Connor Morris and Corrine ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human InterestThursday, May 20, 2021CLEAN FLEET AUTO BODY TO HOST THIRD BENEVOLENCE PROGRAM Providing life changing transportation to a family in need. [Metairie, LA. May 20, 2021] Clean Fleet Auto Body is hosting its third Benevolence Program at the end of this year. This program is an opportunity to give a deserving family in need of a hand up, not a hand out. With the help of gracious sponsors, volunteers, partners, the crew at ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Economic, Press ReleaseSt. Tammany Corporation and Port of New Orleans Sign MOU to Attract Manufacturing and Distribution..Tuesday, April 27, 2021Photo Credit/Port NOLA: Pictured from left to right: Mike Sibley, Economic Development, Cleco Power, LLC; Marty Mayer, President, St. Tammany Parish Development District Board of Commissioners; Mike Cooper, Parish President, St. Tammany Parish Government; Chris Masingill, Chief Executive Officer, St. Tammany Corporation; Brandy D. Christian, President and CEO Port NOLA and CEO of the New Orleans ...read moreCategories: Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Education, Human InterestFriday, April 23, 2021SBA Announces First-of-Its-Kind Technology Initiative for Restaurant Revitalization WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) - a program that will allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the RRF application or data they need ...read moreCategories: Economic, Human Interest, Community, Education, Press ReleaseWednesday, April 07, 2021LINEAGE LOGISTICS TO EXPAND AT PORT OF NEW ORLEANSCold-storage investment of $42 million to support $1.6 billion state poultry industry NEW ORLEANS, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards, Port of New Orleans President and CEO Brandy D. Christian, and Lineage Logistics President and CEO Greg Lehmkuhl announced the company will build a $42 million expansion of its Jourdan Road cold-storage facility ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press ReleaseBrandon Davis Among Phelps Lawyers Chosen for National Leadership Council on Legal Diversity ProgramFriday, April 02, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anne Kelly 3/26/2021 Marketing and Communications Specialist anne.kelly@phelps.com | 504-584-9326 Brandon Davis Among Phelps Lawyers ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Education, Press ReleaseTuesday, March 30, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Releases Findings on $245 Million Collective Loss and Cascading Challenges for Louisiana Child Care Providers Due to COVID-19 NEW ORLEANS, LA. (March 30, 2021) — This morning, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released findings from the fourth survey of child care providers. The report, titled “New Year, Same ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Press ReleaseMonday, March 15, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Katherine McCoy Rivera, Marketing and Communications Manager 504.585.0476, katherine.rivera@arlaw.com March 15, 2021 Adams and Reese Welcomes Three New Associates in New Orleans NEW ORLEANS — Adams and Reese is pleased to announce Mary Kate Fernandez, Grant Leger, and Jeffrey Surprenanthave joined the firm’s New Orleans office as ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Press ReleaseMonday, March 01, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2021MEDIA CONTACTS: Hyma Moore | 504.913.0551 | hmoore@gnoinc.orgGNO, Inc. and Bank of America Release the Second Greater New Orleans Jobs ReportRegional report looks at workforce in a post-COVID economy, identifying key opportunities for employers and job seekers NEW ORLEANS— Today, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and Bank of ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Education, Press ReleaseTuesday, February 02, 2021Louisiana SHRM Excellence in Diversity Award Now accepting nominations for the Louisiana SHRM Excellence in Diversity Award. Deadline for Nominations has been extended to Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Louisiana SHRM believes that businesses benefit from having a diverse workforce and wants to recognize businesses and organizations who operate in Louisiana and create an inclusive workplace that ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Press ReleaseTuesday, February 02, 2021Media Contact:Dominique BecnelGambel Communications504.616.7747dominique@gambelpr.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***POST PHOTO RELEASE*** Love Your City Awards Gala Benefits Over 500 Local Families in NeedVirtual event recognizes organizations using business models as force for good amid COVID-19 Pandemic New Orleans, LA - On Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, LifeCity and the Regional Sustainability ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Economic, Human InterestMonday, February 01, 2021Contact:Haley Pegg Marketing & Communications Director hpegg@neworleanschamber.orgFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 1, 2021 NEW ORLEANS CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS The New Orleans Chamber has announced the newest members of its Board and Executive Committee for 2021. ChairmanJeffery Pilet, Lockheed Martin Space Vice ChairwomanMindy Nunez Airhart, Southern Services and ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Human Interest, Community, Press ReleaseMonday, February 01, 2021Ocean Carrier Veteran Todd Rives Joins Port of New Orleans as VP/Chief Commercial OfficerRives succeeds Robert (Bobby) Landry who will retire after 31 years with Port NOLA NEW ORLEANS— Today, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) welcomed Todd Rives to the executive team as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Rives’ maritime strategic business development and leadership experience, which ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human InterestWednesday, January 27, 2021Railway Age Magazine Honors New Orleans Public Belt Railroad's Tomeka Watson Bryant With "20 Under 40" Award Watson Bryant is honored for her leadership in business development and ensuring first class safety operations for NOPBNEW ORLEANS – Railway Age Magazine recently named Tomeka Watson Bryant, Marketing and Sales Manager for the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission (NOPB), to its ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, January 27, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Policy Institute Releases Statewide Impact of COVID-19 on LA Families with Young Children Findings shed light on the ongoing struggle to afford child care as the pandemic endures NEW ORLEANS, LA. (Jan. 26, 2021) — Today, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released results from “Struggling to Recover: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Louisiana Families with ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Education, Press ReleaseTuesday, January 26, 2021Former Louisiana State Representative Charles A. Henry Joins Adams and Reese in New Orleans NEW ORLEANS — Adams and Reese is pleased to announce former Louisiana State Representative Charles Henry has joined the firm as Senior Government Affairs Advisor. Working within the firm’s Intersection of Business and Government Practice Group, Henry will represent clients’ government relations interests ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human InterestThursday, January 21, 2021John Maxwell Will Share Leadership Insights on 21st Century Business Forum NEW ORLEANS (JAN. 21, 2021) – John Maxwell, best-selling author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and more than a dozen other books, will be the featured guest on the next 21st Century Business Forum presented by Biz New Orleans. Scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, the virtual event will be hosted by Jon ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Education, Human Interest, Press ReleaseFriday, January 15, 2021Jan. 13, 2021 DR-4577-LA NR 001 FEMA News Desk: (225) 389-2408 FEMA-NewsDesk-DR4577-LA@fema.dhs.gov News Release Louisiana Residents Affected by Hurricane Zeta Can Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance BATON ROUGE, La. – Homeowners and renters who suffered damage from Hurricane Zeta in Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and Terrebonne parishes should register with FEMA ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press ReleaseFriday, January 15, 2021Jan. 14, 2021 DR-4577-LA NR 002 FEMA News Desk: (225) 389-2408 FEMA-NewsDesk-DR4570-LA@fema.dhs.gov News Release Renters May be Eligible for FEMA Disaster Assistance BATON ROUGE, La. – If you are a renter in Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard or Terrebonne parish and sustained damage or losses from Hurricane Zeta, you may be eligible for federal disaster ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press ReleaseMonday, January 11, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: LaTonya Norton For Media Inquiries Only communications@nola.gov (504) 658-4962City's Partner AT&T Expands #BelieveNewOrleans Initiative in New Orleans East NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that AT&T has engaged in New Orleans East through its Believe New Orleans campaign. This initiative is an expansion of their previous work, with a ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest.jpg)
Wednesday, April 03, 2019April 3, 2019Reporters May Contact: Glennah Ivey, Bank of America, 646.855.3444glennah.ivey@bankofamerica.com Cerisa MercedMerrill Financial Advisor Cerisa Merced Earns Distinguished CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM DesignationNew Orleans, La. – Merrill announced that Cerisa Merced of Merrill’s New Orleans office has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification awarded by the Certified ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Papers/Research, Press Release, Chamber, Economic, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Political
Thursday, June 30, 2016Gillis, Ellis & Baker Chairman, Parke Ellis, recently received the highest honor given by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana (IIABL), the Lou Daniel Award. He received the honor on June 20th during the IIABL Annual Convention at the Sandestin Beach Hilton in Destin, Fla. Lou Daniel was an independent agent from Baton Rouge, who served as the Legislative Chairman for many ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
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