Greater New Orleans, Inc.

The Region
Explore the Region

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.
The Parishes
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.
Targeted Sectors
Supported Sectors
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

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.
Programs & Initiatives
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

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.

Upcoming Events

ENTREPRENEURS ON TAP

When: Thursday, July 29 from 6-8 pm
Where: Capdeville @ 520 Capdeville Street (1st floor of the IP Building)

GNO, Inc. Legislatve Luncheon

When: Tuesday May 25, 11:30-1:30pm
Where: The Pentagaon Barracks. State Capitol Drive at River Road

Southeast Louisiana Meta-Leadership Summit for Preparedness

Wednesday, June 2 & Thursday, June 3, 2010
Marriott New Orleans at the Convention Center
859 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation 2010 Spring Luncheon

Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.
Twelve Oaks Dining Hall
Southeastern Louisiana University
Tickets $25.00

Calling All High-Growth Greater New Olreans Companies!

Apply to the Presitigious 2010 Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in America!

Deadline for applications is April 30, 2010

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) luncheon/Leslie Jacobs speaker

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
Morton’s Steakhouse
365 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Keeping It Simple: Tax Basics for Small Businesses

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Networking 8:30 am; Program 9:00 am – 10:00 am
GNO, Inc. Board Room. 365 Canal Street, Suite 2300
New Orleans, LA 70130

Early Learning Village Presentation

Friday, March 26th
9:30 am – 11:00 am
GNO, Inc. Conference Room
365 Canal Place, Suite 2300. New Orleans, LA. 70130

REG10N REPORT

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News

30 July 2010

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.

26 July 2010