News for Economic
Thursday, September 13, 2018
NEW ORLEANS — The University of New Orleans is among the top 25 national universities whose students graduate with the lowest average amount of debt, according to U.S. News & World Report. UNO is the only Louisiana institution in the top 25 in the national university category.
“We continue to believe that a degree from the University of New Orleans is an incredible value,” said President John ...read more
Categories: Education, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
NEW ORLEANS (September 7, 2018) – The National WWII Museum was once again named among the top museums in the nation and the world in the 2018 TripAdivsor Travelers’ Choice Awards, ranking No. 3 in the United States and No. 8 in the world. Other winners include The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum (No. 1 in the nation), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (No. 2 in the nation), Art Institute of Chicago ...read more
Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
NEW ORLEANS — The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is pleased to announce JEDCO President and CEO Jerry Bologna's inclusion on a list of North America's Top 50 Economic Developers. Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, recognized Jerry alongside his economic development peers in a press release ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release
Ochsner Health System Receives Prestigious 2018 HIMSS Davies Award Of Excellence For Innovation Work
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Health System was recently selected as a 2018 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Davies Award recipient for its innovation work of digital medicine solutions.
Ochsner’s commitment to advancing healthcare has come to life through the integration of specialized digital medicine solutions within Epic, its electronic health record (EHR). Through the ...read more
Categories: Economic, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
August 21, 2018 (Metairie, LA) — The Metairie Road District, a new branding initiative in conjunction with the Office of Jefferson Parish Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken, is proud to announce its 2018 Advisory Board. The mission of the Metairie Road District (MRD) is to improve the lives of both Metairie Road area businesses and residents by creating a cohesive cultural experience stretching ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
NEW ORLEANS — Lyft New Orleans has debuted their new center that will offer in-person support for local Lyft drivers. The cheery industrial-style space located on the Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard corridor will be open Monday through Friday from 9-5 p.m. As the official New Orleans Lyft center for drivers, the location will provide support and troubleshooting as well as recruiting ...read more
Categories: Economic, Community, Press Release
Monday, July 30, 2018
New Orleans – A press release sent this week announced that the beginning of the Fall 2018 semester at Delgado Community College on Aug. 18 marks the opening of a brand-new Delgado location, the Delgado River City Site and Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, at Churchill Technology & Business Park in Avondale.
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 30, at 10 ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Economic, Press Release
