Success Stories
New Orleans Hornets Announce Lease Extension Agreement
Yesterday, Governor Bobby Jindal and the New Orleans Hornets announced an agreement in principle that will keep the team in New Orleans through 2024
GE Capital to open technology center in New Orleans
The GE Capital Technology Center, an IT Center of Excellence, will provide software development and IT support for the company’s financial services business.
TCI Expansion Project Launches in New Orleans
The expansion underscores the critical role that international trade and the Port of New Orleans play in the economic growth of New Orleans.
New Orleans Startup Fund invests in adverCar
Today, the New Orleans Startup Fund announced the closing of an initial round of financing for adverCar, a rapidly growing national transit media company headquartered in New Orleans.
Crescent Unmanned Systems, LLC to join Jefferson Parish Business Innovation Center
Crescent Unmanned Systems, LLC, which manufactures unmanned systems for law enforcement and commercial use, has opened an administrative office at the Business Innovation Center located within the Churchill Technology & Business Park in Avondale, La.
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Supersized
Three years into an organized effort to give southeastern Louisiana a more powerful voice in its economic future, leaders of the fledgling initiative say it has found its wings.
05/14/2012 | Read Story »
5 friendliest states for small business
Small businesses ranked Idaho as the friendliest state to set up shop, according to a survey released Tuesday.
05/08/2012 | Read Story »
Louisiana ranks high on Index of State Economic Momentum
Louisiana placed ninth among the 50 states on an Index of State Economic Momentum, which ranks states on their most recent performance on three key measures of economic vitality: personal income growth, employment growth and population growth.
05/04/2012 | Read Story »
Louisiana reaches highest rank ever in CEO Survey
Although often eclipsed by Texas, its next door neighbor, Louisiana, is the Cinderella of business improvement.
05/02/2012 | Read Story »
The Best Cities for Jobs 2012
Another energy capital, Oklahoma City, ranks 10th, while resurgent New Orleans-Metairie places 13th among the largest metro areas.
05/01/2012 | Read Story »
Gulf permitting rates nearing pre-spill levels
In recent months, permitting in the Gulf of Mexico has become closer to normal, approaching levels prior to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to a report from Greater New Orleans Inc.
04/21/2012 | Read Story »
As Filmmaking Surges, New Orleans Becoming Serious Challenger To L.A.
For generations New Orleans‘ appeal to artists, musicians and writers did little to dispel the city’s image as a poor, albeit fun-loving, bohemian tourism haven. As was made all too evident by Katrina, the city was plagued by enormous class and racial divisions, corruption and some of the lowest average wages in the country.
04/20/2012 | Read Story »
Thankful that the New Orleans Hornets are on the way up: A letter to the editor
The Hornets Business Council, representing the business community of the New Orleans region, would like to say thank you.
04/20/2012 | Read Story »
