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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Reconcile New Orleans revealed a new brand identity on May 30 alongside an updated mission, vision, and core values statement that reflects the organization’s 25-year legacy and forward-looking commitment to innovative workforce training and transformative experiences for young people.
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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
NEW ORLEANS – On May 27, Sextant Stays, Inc., doing business as Roami since 2023, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The Miami-based hospitality company, specializing in short-term rentals (STRs) and managing over 500 units, expanded into New Orleans in 2019, establishing a major presence with approximately 100 New Orleans properties.
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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
When it comes to success in an uncertain world, diversification is the name of the game, and when it comes to the top sought-after industries, the tech sector is king — responsible for more than one-third of U.S. economic growth. While maybe better known for healthcare and manufacturing/distribution, the Northshore is now home to multiple tech companies, the success of which will hopefully lead to more growth in this hot sector.
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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
NEW ORLEANS – Travelers Insurance has a longtime partnership with SBP, a nonprofit disaster recovery organization based in New Orleans, to help fund and build homes constructed to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety’s (IBHS) FORTIFIED™ standards. Since 2011, Travelers has collaborated with IBHS and Habitat for Humanity to build affordable, wind-resistant homes to FORTIFIED standards throughout the country.
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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana’s Senate Bill 232 (SB232), designed to significantly boost the Louisiana Filmmaking Industry, successfully passed the House on May 28 with a 94-6 vote and now awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature. Bill 232, spearheaded by Senator Adam Bass (R-District 36), introduces significant reforms to the state’s Motion Picture Production Tax Credit program. Already an Insider?
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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
NEW ORLEANS - Virgin Hotels New Orleans is turning up the purple power with “Housequake,” a rooftop pool party celebration of the iconic artist, Prince, happening June 8 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at The Pool Club. The event is part of the 8th annual Purple Takeover New Orleans, a weekend-long tribute to the music legend presented by DJ Soul Sister.
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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana State Broadcasters Conference was held in New Orleans on May 28–29 at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans showcasing both national and local trends. Organized by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters (LAB), the annual convention serves as a premier educational and networking event for professionals in radio, television, and digital media sectors. Nationwide advertising revenue is projected to reach $171 billion, marking a 6.1% increase over 2024.
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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of transformative work rooted in innovation and community impact. The report highlights NORA’s ambitious initiatives to build affordable housing, enhance neighborhood corridors, and strengthen the city’s neighborhoods through strategic public-private partnerships. “At NORA, we believe innovation is key to unlocking new opportunities for our residents,” said Brenda M.
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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
NEW ORLEANS - AT&T has announced a $5.75 billion all-cash agreement to acquire the Mass Markets fiber-to-the-home business of Lumen Technologies, including its Quantum Fiber brand, across 11 U.S. states including Louisiana. Lumen Technologies is headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana. “We’re leading the race to connect more Americans with fiber, the best broadband connectivity technology available,” said John Stankey, Chairman and CEO, AT&T.
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bizneworleans.com | Kelly Hite
NEW ORLEANS - Following the announcement that Louisiana State University (LSU) President William F. Tate IV will depart to become the next president of Rutgers University effective July 1, LSU is entering a transitional phase under the interim leadership of Matt Lee who is currently serving as Vice President for Agriculture and Dean of the College of Agriculture.
