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The Greater New Orleans region is home to an extraordinary range of assets, making it a place of tremendous opportunity for both businesses and people. Each parish is unique, enjoying its own character, attractions and strategic business advantages. Review our parish profiles, including demographic data, local lifestyle, parish contact information and major employers.
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Industry Sectors
Industry Sectors

The 10-parish Greater New Orleans Region is firmly focused on welcoming and supporting new investment and development. Explore this section for summaries of the region’s main industry sectors, including associated strengths and opportunities.
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Business Incentives
Business Incentives

Businesses in the Greater New Orleans Region are currently benefiting from the most aggressive portfolio of federal and state financial incentives in United States history. Take a moment to look into the various incentives that may be available to your business in Greater New Orleans.
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Sites & Buildings

One of the most valuable assets the Greater New Orleans Region offers business is the wealth of available property, whether you need office or retail space, industrial sites or land ready for development. GNO, Inc.‘s Site Intelligence Tool features a searchable database of available commercial properties, submitted and updated by our local real estate brokers.
Programs & Initiatives
Programs & Initiatives

GNO, Inc. is a wealth creation non-profit pursuing an aggressive agenda of business development – marketing the region – and product development – improving regional business conditions through policy, workforce and research initiatives. Learn more about what we are doing in the region.
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Research & Statistics
Research & Statistics

Use GNO, Inc.‘s Research & Statistics to find information on a variety of traditional economic development indicators, including demographics, workforce, businesses in the region, real estate, quality of life, taxes, utilities and more.
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News & Events

What’s new in Greater New Orleans? Get the latest news and events from and about GNO, Inc. and learn more about the amazing transformation that is happening in our region.

KEY INFORMATION ON GULF OIL SPILL »

As the response unfolds to contain the oil spill, Greater New Orleans, Inc. is committed to help responsibly manage the event’s impact on our business community. Please visit our Gulf Oil Spill Information Page that features our business needs survey, information updates, emergency contact numbers, and volunteer opportunities. Check back to this site regularly, as we will be sharing resources for assistance as they become available.

Greater New Orleans: A Greater Reality

The Greater New Orleans region is home to an extraordinary range of assets, that make it a place of tremendous opportunity for businesses and people. With a strategic location and unique, world class culture, the Greater New Orleans region is one of the most compelling places to live and work in the country.

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News in the Region

State of Suspension

The economic impact of the moratorium is estimated to be more dire than the oil spill itself. Business leaders including Michael Hecht explain why this ecological tragedy could turn into an economic calamity.

N.O. Area Leads State With 1,700 New Jobs In June

The New Orleans area gained 1,700 jobs in June and 4,800 over the year, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

Seeing Green

Local business leaders are solidifying plans for the Building Block, a sustainable industries hub located in N.O.‘s Mid-City neighborhood.

St. Tammany poised to benefit from new regional cooperation

New Orleans and Baton Rouge see opportunity in super region

KEY INFORMATION ON GULF OIL SPILL

Access GNO, Inc.‘s Business Needs Survey, information updates, and resources for assistance.

Rankings

NOLA ranks in Travel + Leisure Top 10 cities

New Orleans: Bucking National Trends

Bucking national trends during a difficult national recession, the New Orleans area has outperformed the nation on key economic indicators, gained national recognition for its strong performance, and secured significant business development wins.

Louisiana Ranks #1 on the Latest Legislative Financial Disclosure Rankings

Louisiana ranks #1 on the latest legislative financial disclosure rankings, up from the state’s previous ranking of 44th.

Louisiana is Ranked the Fifth “Happiest” State in the Nation

Louisiana is ranked the fifth “happiest” state in the nation, according to which states are best weathering the current economic storm.

New Orleans Won “Major Market of the Year” for Recent Major Economic Investments

Several Southern Markets Enjoy Their Best Year Yet in 2008

GNO, Inc. Success Stories

Globalstar Relocates Corporate Headquarters From Silicon Valley To St. Tammany

Relocation will create hundreds of new, high-paying professional jobs.

Atlantic Metrocast To Set Up Operations In New Orleans

A pre-stressed concrete manufacturing firm, whose parent company was founded in New Orleans but moved out of state six decades ago, will move into a berth at the Port of New Orleans.

Ballista Storm Systems, LLC Opens In Jefferson Parish

Firm developed and now sells specialized hurricane protection systems.

Folgers Coffee Company To Expand New Orleans Region Facilities

$69 million investment will create 120 new jobs and retain 450 more.