New Orleans, A Greater Choice for Business
Greater New Orleans, Inc. is focused on economic development for the 10 parishes found in Southeast Louisiana. Economic Development is about creating the conditions where companies want to invest their capital and people want to raise their families.
Growing a Greater Economy in New Orleans
The heartbeat of Greater New Orleans is an economic engine built 300 years ago. Today, it is a popular destination for companies looking for a culturally rich market that attracts a strong workforce, and offers low operating costs to reduce the financial burden of growth.
The region has a long history of nurturing trade, energy, and manufacturing industries. And today, the Greater New Orleans region is one of the fastest growing technology hubs in the country. Our team is here to support companies that want to take advantage of low business costs and generous incentives, and to assist existing companies with growth strategies.
Doing Business in Greater New Orleans
GNO, Inc. is your business concierge, here to assist with site visits, incentives, workforce, and more
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Workforce Training
GNO, Inc. connects companies with higher education and training programs to design curriculum for in-demand jobs
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Talent Assistance
GNO, Inc. works with companies to assist with talent attraction and retention
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Rankings & Facts/Figures
Top Airport in North America
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Airports Council International
Higher-Education Institutions
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Companies in Growth Industries
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UBE
Japanese chemical company UBE Corporation announced it will invest $500 million to establish the first U.S. manufacturing facility for key electric vehicle (EV) Lithium Ion Battery (LiB) ingredients dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC). The project, which is intended to bolster the domestic battery components supply chain by reducing the current heavy reliance […]
DAQA
DAQA, a leading provider of player-centric test programs and technology-driven quality solutions for the videogame industry, has announced the opening of a quality assurance center at The Beach at University of New Orleans. The center will serve as DAQA’s network operations hub, play test lab, and primary site for quality assurance operations, focusing on secure […]
Birdon
Birdon America, the U.S. arm of an Australia-based marine engineering and construction firm, announced it will expand its Jefferson Parish office to provide engineering design, supply chain, construction, and program management support for a new $1.1 billion U.S. Coast Guard contract. The company plans to invest $3.3 million and create 25 direct new jobs at […]
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