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Friday, March 22, 2024Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners Elects Walter J. Leger Jr. as Chairman
Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners Elects Walter J. Leger Jr. as Chairman NEW ORLEANS- Today, the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) selected new officers with the election of Walter J. Leger Jr. to serve as Board Chairman, James J. Carter Jr. as Vice Chairman, and Sharonda R. Williams as Secretary-Treasurer for a nine-month term. With the alignment of the Port NOLA and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, Port Commissioners and officers also serve on the New Orleans
Thursday, March 21, 2024The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Welcomes Andrew Palumbo as New Director of Security
Twenty-year NOPD Veteran Brings Vast Experience to Vital Campus Security Leadership Role The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Palumbo, as the facility’s Director of Security. In his new role, Palumbo will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all event attendees, contractors, personnel, vendors, and assets of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. As Director of Security, he will plan,
Thursday, March 21, 2024French Quarter Secret Gardens Tour Slated for May 26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sandra Dartus, 307-699-2026March 15, 2024 sdartus51@gmail.comLISTING & COVERAGE REQUEST French Quarter Secret Gardens Tour Slated for May 26Annual Tour Offers Peek into Private Courtyards and Vieux Carre Living For decades, visitors and locals alike have flocked to the Vieux Carre to discover magnificent private gardens and courtyards not generally
Thursday, March 14, 2024City of New Orleans Awarded Federal Grant for Improving Safety and Mobility in New Orleans East
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2024 For Media Inquiries Only communications@nola.gov (504) 658-4945 City of New Orleans Awarded Federal Grant for Improving Safety and Mobility in New Orleans East NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans is the recipient of a $61.5 million award from the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve safety and mobility along the I-10 Service Roads in New Orleans East. These funds will be used to
Wednesday, March 06, 2024Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour Comes to New Orleans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julia Forschino (for Wine Spectator) julia@rosengrouppr.com / 203.829.1557 Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour Comes to New Orleans —Crescent City wine lovers can taste more than 230 wines from top producers on April 26; Tickets now available— New York, NY—Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, announced its annual wine- tasting event, Grand Tour, is coming to a brand new location this year: New Orleans, LA, taking place on Friday, April 26 at the New Orleans
Wednesday, March 06, 2024Diane Lyons of ACCENT New Orleans DMC Honored with Entrepreneur Award
NEW ORLEANS, LA — ACCENT New Orleans Inc., a DMC Network Company, proudly announces that president and founder Diane Lyons, CMP, DMCP, has been named a recipient of the esteemed 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award by Smart Meetings.This coveted recognition by Smart Meetings, a leading media company and respected authority in the meeting industry, underscores Diane's ability to navigate challenges and serve as a source of inspiration within the event sector. The global meetings landscape, predominantly
Wednesday, March 06, 2024Port of New Orleans Container-on-Barge Service Sets New Record
Service expands shipping options to inland markets while honoring sustainability commitment to help mitigate the effects of global climate change NEW ORLEANS - The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) marked 20,500 container moves by barge during calendar year 2023, the highest since starting the service in 2016 with the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and Ingram Marine Group. The partnership represents the largest container-on-barge network in the U.S. with connectivity to the nation’s
Wednesday, March 06, 2024BK House Celebrate Italian Heritage and Rhythm & Roses Kick-Off
For immediate Release Contact: Annie Irvin, (504) 523-7257March 1, 2024 director@bkhouse.org Sandra Dartus, (307) 699-2026 sdartus51@gmail.com BK House Celebrate Italian Heritage and Rhythm & Roses Kick-OffTraditional St. Joseph Altar, Italian Wine Tasting, and
Thursday, February 01, 2024Super Bowl LIX Supplier Diversity Program
In partnership with the NFL, the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee will soon launch the Super Bowl LIX Supplier Diversity Program. This is an opportunity for local diverse businesses throughout Greater New Orleans to compete for contracts related to the Super Bowl. Committed to supporting minority, woman, disabled, LGBTQ+ and veteran-owned businesses, the program provides professional development, networking, and subcontracting opportunities for members accepted into the program. Any business
Friday, December 22, 2023Biden-Harris Administration Announces 22 Recompete Pilot Program Finalists
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), today will announce the 22 finalists of the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete). Recompete targets the hardest-hit and most economically distressed areas where prime-age (25-54 years) employment is significantly lower than the national average, with the goal to close this gap through flexible, locally-driven investments. President Biden will highlight the