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Dec 31, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
In November, Louisiana unveiled two major initiatives to bring high-speed internet to thousands of disenfranchised communities across Louisiana. The Louisiana Local Fiber Consortium (LLFC), a coalition of Swyft Fiber, REV and T-Mobile, was awarded nearly $450 million in BEAD funding to expand fiber networks across the state.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 20, 2024) — Robért LeBlanc is an entrepreneur with an eye for magic. As the leader of the team behind a boutique portfolio of New Orleans restaurants, hotels, and bars—including Sylvain, Barrel Proof, Anna’s, The Will & The Way, The Celestine, and The Chloe—LeBlanc believes that the magic of a space is the key ingredient to a successful business. “It always starts with a space,” he says.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 19, 2024) — Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents, and Associates (VCPORA), a notable French Quarter watchdog group, has voiced concerns about the lack of community input regarding an outdoor Super Bowl illumination and sound show planned for Jackson Square. The event, which will feature an animated laser and music show, is set to take place in the historic square on Feb. 9 as part of the Super Bowl festivities.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 17, 2024) — 2024 has marked a significant year for video game technology in New Orleans, with the opening of DAQA’s new video game testing facility in the city. Adding to this wave of innovation, StrikerVR, a leader in haptic technology, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Mavrik VR blaster.
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Dec 14, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 13, 2024) — On Thursday, members of the New Orleans business community gathered to celebrate the 20th annual meeting of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce. Among the featured speakers was Sandra Hernan, founder of the Celebrate Canal! Coalition, a new citizen-led initiative dedicated to revitalizing Canal Street.
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 13, 2024) — Local actors Harry Shearer (“The Simpsons,” “Spinal Tap”) and vocalist Judith Owen (“As Good As It Gets”) are dedicating proceeds their annual Christmas show, “Christmas Without Tears,” to Innocence Project New Orleans. A tradition that began in Shearer and Owen’s Santa Monica home, these annual gatherings have grown into a heartwarming house party around the piano that involves and entertains fellow performers and audience members alike.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 12, 2024) — The upcoming Super Bowl LIX and the revitalization of Canal Street were the focal points of discussion at the annual New Orleans Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Held at the Hilton Riverside on December 12, the event brought together business leaders from across the city, eager to connect and engage with entertainment ambassador for the big game, Percy "Master P" Ritter.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 9, 2024) — Renaissance Publishing and Biz New Orleans publisher Todd Matherne will join local business leaders, entrepreneurs and community figures this Thursday, December 12, at 11 a.m. at Hilton Riverside, 2 Poydras Street, for an exclusive event celebrating the ongoing growth and impact of New Orleans’ business community.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 7, 2024) — Louisiana’s recent tax overhaul is already being credited with driving economic growth, as evidenced by two major announcements this week: the arrival of Meta’s $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana and the continuation of film industry tax incentives that will benefit local production studios like Swaybox Studios.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
bizneworleans.com | Veronika Lee Claghorn
NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 6, 2024) — Today’s stock market saw mixed performances across key sectors, with notable declines in energy stocks, including Halliburton, NOV, and Talos Energy, likely driven by fluctuations in oil prices and broader market concerns about global supply and economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, financial stocks like Fiserv and Hancock Whitney showed resilience, benefitingAlready an Insider? Log inTo continue reading this article...
