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Tuesday, November 21, 2023Office Of Homeless Services and Strategy Provide Updates On Tchoupitoulas Encampment Closure
NEW ORLEANS — The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services and Strategy (OHSS) Director Nathaniel Fields today provided updates on OHSS’ weeklong efforts to close one of the city’s largest homeless encampments on Tchoupitoulas Street under the Pontchartrain Expressway. The Tchoupitoulas Street encampment was officially closed and fenced off Friday, Nov. 17, and the area is now being patrolled to stop trespassers. As of today, 31 people have been housed from the Tchoupitoulas encampment, while five
Tuesday, November 21, 2023PrimoHoagies, Beloved Deli and Cheesesteak Eatery Comes to Louisiana
Tulane Grad Returns to NOLA to Share Philly Institution at New Oak Street location NEW ORLEANS (November 21, 2023) – Growing up, William Kulick always enjoyed visiting family and friends in Philadelphia, but one of his favorite memories included the pilgrimage to PrimoHoagies for his favorite Italian Diablo hoagie, complete with freshly sliced hot soppressata, sharp provolone cheese and hot capicola on house-baked bread. Now the Tulane grad and longtime NOLA resident is bringing the flavor of Philly
Tuesday, November 21, 2023NOPD Working to Adopt Drone Technology
Seeking Public FeedbackDepartment to demonstrate technology, accept public input regarding use policy NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD has announced plans to begin using Small Unmanned Aircraft System technology (sUAS), commonly referred to as drone technology, that will assist the agency as both a force multiplier and a crime-fighting tool. The department will also be seeking public input as policy for use of this technology is being drafted and will also host an upcoming public event to demonstrate the
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Monday, November 20, 2023Gambel Communications CEO Amy Boyle Collins recognized for leadership in industry and community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Alicia Vial alicia@gambelpr.com 504-487-2230 Gambel Communications CEO Amy Boyle Collins recognized for leadership in industry and communityGambel Communications also receives top honors for its work by industry leading professional association NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 20, 2023) – Thursday, Nov. 16, Gambel Communications CEO Amy Boyle Collins received two prestigious awards for exemplary contributions to the community, a Norman C. Francis Leadership Institute Alumni
Friday, November 17, 2023Local New Orleans Balloon Professional Selected for the Big Balloon Build in the UK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries, please contact: Danielle Detiege- Owner/Creative Directordanielle@nolapb.comCell: (504) 606-5567 Local New Orleans Balloon Professional Selected for the Big Balloon Build in the UK Hundreds applied, only 75 were selected, for the chance to create an immersive balloon land out of 125,000+ balloons in Guildford to support the Surrey Charity Network Guildford, UK - Danielle Detiege owner of NOLA Party Boutique in New
Thursday, November 16, 2023Good Shepherd School Inagural ''Best Dressed Gala'' To Support School's Mission
Glitzy Gala to Take Place Saturday, December 2 at New Orleans Marriott on Canal Street (New Orleans) –Good Shepherd School (GSS) announced today their inaugural “Best Dressed Gala” will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at The Marriott Downtown with 20 New Orleans celebrities walking the runway to raise money for the Gentilly elementary school whose mission is to provide a quality education to the city lowest economic families. The event’s cocktail hour begins at 6:00 p.m. with the main event
Thursday, November 16, 2023Port of New Orleans and RiverWorks Discovery to Host Area High School Students for Interactive Marit
New Orleans. – The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and RiverWorks Discovery will host two “Who Works the Rivers” events Wednesday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, to introduce high school juniors and seniors to the importance of waterborne transportation and the diversity of career paths available on the river. Hundreds of high school students from Jefferson and Orleans Parish public schools will engage with representatives from various maritime industry organizations at interactive stations located
Tuesday, November 07, 2023United Way celebrates inaugural Thriving African-American Small Business Initiative grantees
13 local businesses complete matched savings incubator program NEW ORLEANS – On Wednesday, November 8th, United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) will celebrate the inaugural participants of its Thriving African-American Small Business Initiative (TAASB), a game-changing program designed to help boost the profit potential of Black-owned businesses in greater New Orleans. When:Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Where:New Orleans Jazz Market 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70113 Time:4 PM
Tuesday, November 07, 2023New Orleans Police Department Yields Impactful Results with New Crime Fighting Initiative
NEW ORLEANS – NOPD Second and Sixth Districts have yielded significant results in recent weeks by implementing a new initiative in proactive policing. On August 13, 2023, the two districts began the first phase of the 680 and 280 Series. The program is a multi-week overtime detail deployment that combines resources between the districts. The mission is to attack criminal activity head-on versus in a responsive mode by using patterns provided by the NOPD Analytics Division and each
Monday, November 06, 2023New Orleans BioInnovation Center granted funds to pilot diversity program in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship
Investment from JPMorgan Chase will help launch program in partnership with Xavier University of Louisiana NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 6, 2023) —New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) in conjunction with Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) announced today the receipt of $495,000 in grant funding from JPMorgan Chase & Co. The investment will be used to launch the Advancing Diversity in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship project, aimed at increasing access to capital for people who historically are underrepresented
Wednesday, November 01, 2023New Orleans Book Festival and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Announce Partnership and Date Alignment
New Orleans — The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) will take place during the same week this spring, creating an even bigger draw for those looking to celebrate culture, innovation, big ideas, and books. The partnership begins with NOEW’s kickoff on Monday, March 11 and with Book Fest’s kickoff on Thursday evening, March 14, 2024. Thursday, March 14 will serve as a “crossover day,” with featured programming by both events. The partnership will
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023New Orleans & Company Partners with WWOZ to Launch Groundbreaking Musician Database
New Orleans & Company is excited to partner with WWOZ, known for showcasing the best of New Orleans music around the world NEW ORLEANS, LA – Representing over 200 New Orleans musicians and counting, the New Orleans & Company Musician Database, powered by WWOZ is an online compendium of the talented musicians who make our city special through their creativity, artistry, and dedication to their craft on a daily basis launching this month. “It is fitting that we introduce this incredible and growing collection
Friday, October 20, 2023SBEDF selected to receive prize from GNOF’s Next 100 Years Challenge
St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation awarded $40,000 from the Greater New Orleans Foundation to help secure larger funding opportunities for the Parish ST. BERNARD PARISH, LA – Earlier this year, the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) was invited by the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) to pitch its vision for a more resilient St. Bernard while competing in GNOF’s Next 100 Years Challenge. SBEDF presented a wish list of projects that would significantly improve the parish’s
Friday, October 20, 2023New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Announces 'Think Local' Campaign, Set to Kick Off Shop Small Season in 2023
New Orleans, October 20, 2023 – The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce is excited to unveil its latest initiative, called 'Think Local,' which supports locally owned businesses and recognizes their impact on our city's economy. The campaign is set to commence on October 30th, just in time to encourage the community to shop, dine, and experience the unique services offered by small businesses during this holiday season. "Small, locally owned businesses are the backbone of our community. They drive
Wednesday, October 18, 2023Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Friday, October 06, 2023Clean Fleet Benevolence Program to Present Vehicle to Deserving Family this December
Clean Fleet Benevolence Program 2023 Each year the Collision Repair Industry comes across cars that are “written off” by either the owner or the insurance company. Often times these are vehicles that just need some mechanical and body work to get them back on the road and are perfectly safe to drive. Because we believe these cars are going to waste when there are people who really need them, we have decided to do something about it. Clean Fleet Auto Body has partnered with United Way, Sherwin
Friday, October 06, 2023City of New Orleans, SWBNO Continue Mitigation Efforts Following Updated U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) will continue moving forward with their proposed saltwater mitigation projects for the Eastbank and Westbank, while identifying opportunities to improve cost-effectiveness and sustainability given the elongated timeline released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on Oct. 5. USACE’s new projections include the following timeline for saltwater impacts on SWBNO’s service area: Algiers: Nov.
Friday, September 08, 2023NORLI Announces Leadership Class of 2024
Leaders look to advance Southeast LA through regionalism, inclusion, and nonpartisanship with year-long intensive program. The New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI) has selected 55 individuals to participate in its annual Regional Leadership Program. NORLI, which is recognized as a preeminent organization for educating and connecting leaders from across the parishes of Southeast Louisiana, has brought together some of the most influential and dynamic leaders in the region to discuss key
Monday, August 07, 2023Small Business Energy Assessments Now Available
Energy Smart is now offering free,Small Business Energy Assessments to all Entergy New Orleans small business customers. Through this offering, our team of Energy Smart Energy Advisors will uncover opportunities to reduce your energy use, save on your electric bill and improve your workplace comfort. The assessment consists of a one-hour walk-through at your business to evaluate opportunities for energy-savings. After the assessment is complete, the energy advisor will install energy-efficient products
Tuesday, July 25, 2023Build a Roadmap to Your Dream Career
A professional development plan is a powerful tool for guiding your career trajectory and achieving your goals. It's a roadmap that helps you understand where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there. This short guide will walk you through the steps of creating an effective professional development plan that aligns with your career aspirations.Set Specific, Attainable Goals The first step in creating a professional development plan is defining your career goals. What do you want to achieve in
Wednesday, June 14, 2023Government Gives Businesses Up to $26k Per W2 Employee Through The Last Stimulus Packet From The Cares Act
For Immediate Release Anidrah Capital Enterprise (ACE) is pleased to announce its commitment to assisting businesses in obtaining the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for their businesses. ACE is committed to supporting businesses that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to businesses across the globe. Small and medium-sized businesses have been particularly impacted. ACE recognizes the significance of this tax credit in supporting
Monday, June 05, 2023Nicholas S. Gambino Earns MAI Designation from the Appraisal Institute
Nicholas S. Gambino Earns MAI Designation from the Appraisal Institute For Immediate Release, June 5, 2023 NEW ORLEANS, LA (6/5/23) – Nicholas S. Gambino of Valbridge Property Advisors l South Louisiana has earned the prestigious MAI designation* from the Appraisal Institute, signifying his commitment to the appraisal profession and high level of experience in the evaluation of commercial properties. Mr. Gambino graduated Magna Cum Laude from Jesuit High School, New Orleans, in 2005 and received his
Friday, January 06, 2023New Orleans Chamber Announces 2023 Executive Committee
New Orleans Chamber Announces 2023 Executive CommitteeLeadership team will spearhead Chamber efforts NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 9, 2023) — The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce today announced its 2023 Executive Committee led by Chairman Todd Matherne, CEO of Renaissance Publishing. Matherne will replace Mindy Nunez Airhart, president & CEO of SSE Steel Fabrication, as executive committee chair. “As one of the largest chambers in the state, the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce’s top priority is to foster
Friday, October 28, 2022Port of New Orleans Unveils Design Updates to the Louisiana International Terminal
Port of New Orleans Unveils Design Updates to the Louisiana International Terminal Based on Early Community Input Updates directly address sustainability, traffic, neighborhood buffers and drainage, while maintaining state-of-the-art operational efficiency NEW ORLEANS- Today, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced progress on the Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish, including investments in sustainability, updates on transportation infrastructure, and a new terminal design that
Friday, October 28, 2022Online Optimism Launches Diverse Stock Photography Site to Empower BIPOC Creators
New Orleans Company Launches Diverse Stock Photography Site to Empower BIPOC CreatorsOnline Optimism, a digital marketing and design agency with locations in New Orleans and Washington DC, has just launched a new stock photography project called Macro. Macro is a free stock photo site that allows users to download diverse imagery from diverse photographers. While the photos are free to download, the photographers are paid for their work and they each have their own space to be hired by any interested
Friday, October 21, 2022Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad to Host Procurement Event
Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad to Host Procurement Event Port NOLA and NOPB partner with LA Contractor’s Licensing Board, Transportation Security Administration, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., Chase Bank, Fidelity Bank, Liberty Bank, & New Corp, Inc. NEW ORLEANS – In an ongoing effort to engage local businesses in the New Orleans Gateway, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) will host a Procurement
Tuesday, October 04, 2022Historic Organization Kingsley House Unveils New Name with Commitment to Community
Historic Organization Kingsley House Unveils New Name with Commitment to CommunityNew Orleans - Today, one of the pillars of strength and service to the New Orleans community, Kingsley House, revealed its new name at a press event held at the organization’s historic campus in the Lower Garden District. Kingsley House’s program participants, staff, board, senior leadership, elected officials, and community leaders gathered proudly to celebrate the special event. “We are proud of the organization’s
Wednesday, September 28, 2022Greater New Orleans, Inc. Named Economic Development Organization of the Year
Greater New Orleans, Inc. NamedEconomic Development Organization of the YearGlobal award given by the International Economic Development Council, recognizes GNO, Inc.’s impact in Southeast LouisianaNEW ORLEANS — This morning, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) selected Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) as the Economic Development Organization of the Year, with a “Gold” designation for communities over 500,000 residents. This global award was distributed during the organization’s 2022
Friday, September 23, 2022Port of New Orleans Board Elects Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as Chairman
Port of New Orleans Board Elects Jack C. Jensen, Jr. as ChairmanNEW ORLEANS — Today, the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) elected Jack C. Jensen, Jr. to serve as Board Chairman, succeeding Charles H. Ponstein, whose term as Chairman ended this month. Also elected were Joseph F. Toomy, who will serve as Vice Chairman, and Walter J. Leger, Jr., who will serve as Secretary-Treasurer for the nine-month term.“Jack Jensen has brought decades of transportation and logistics experience
