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Friday, May 10, 2019
Kenner, LA. – A special council meeting to receive input from the public on the issue of short term rentals in the city will be held at 5:30 p.m. on May 20 in the City Council Chambers, 1801 Williams Blvd.
Anyone interested in voicing opinions or suggestions regarding legislation on short term rentals in Kenner is invited to attend this special meeting.
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Categories: Economic, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
NEW ORLEANS — Ernst & Young LLP (EY) and Greater New Orleans, Inc. today, along with Governor John Bel Edwards and Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced the opening of a new executive support center within its expanded and remodeled downtown New Orleans office. Details were shared in a press release.
The new center, part of the firm’s growing National Executive Assistance Team (NEAT), will create 175 ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release
Monday, May 06, 2019
Schriever, LA – Fletcher has been awarded over $144,000 from the Louisiana Board of Regents. This grant will be used for new simulators and other equipment for the Marine Diesel program, as we embark on the new Marine Diesel dual enrollment partnership with Lafourche Parish School District. Fletcher students enrolled in the Marine Diesel program will also benefit from the new ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Education, Press Release
Monday, April 29, 2019
BATON ROUGE, La. – Entergy Louisiana customers have saved more than a half of a billion dollars from the utility’s membership in MISO, a regional transmission organization. Details were shared in a press release.
Customers have saved approximately $560 million in the five years since Entergy Louisiana joined MISO, formally known as the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
MISO ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Economic
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – The Port of New Orleans’ (Port NOLA) Strategic Master Plan, Port NOLA Forward, will earn the Port a Silver 2019 National Planning Achievement Award for Economic Development Planning from the American Planning Association (APA) for identifying and seizing upon economic growth opportunities. Details were shared in a press release.
“Being recognized by a distinguished planning body ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Economic
Port of New Orleans Moves Forward With New 100-Foot Gantry Cranes at Napoleon Avenue Container Termi
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – On Thursday, March 28, 2019, the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) voted to approve the purchase of two new 100-foot gauge container gantry cranes to be used at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal. Details were shared in a press release.
“These new cranes are vital to our success and growth here at Port NOLA,” said President and CEO Brandy D. ...read more
Categories: Economic, Community, Press Release
Thursday, March 21, 2019
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Macy’s welcomes Macy’s Backstage to its location in Lakeside Shopping Center, on Saturday, April 13. Macy’s Backstage offers fashion-loving customers another way to shop at the store by providing a store-within-store shopping experience featuring significant savings on fabulous finds. Details were shared in a press release.
The new store will have approximately 14,300 square ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
(AVONDALE, La) - The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission announced the launch of the 2019 JEDCO Challenge powered by Greater Lakeside Corporation Wednesday. The economic development organization is currently accepting applications for the seventh annual startup pitch event for early stage ventures with ties to Jefferson Parish.
Launched in 2013, the JEDCO Challenge has become a ...read more
Categories: Economic, Community, Press Release
