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Now is the Time to Reflect on What We’ve Learned Since Hurricane Katrina

Over the past two decades, our state has moved from being a symbol of disaster to becoming a resource for how recovery can be...

GNO, Inc. is Tackling Workforce Development in the Region from All Angles

The economic future of Greater New Orleans depends on one thing above all: Talent. Across all industry sectors — from shipbuilding to aerospace manufacturing,...

How New Orleans is Navigating a Shifting Real Estate Market

New Orleans’ skyline bears the unmistakable imprint of Joseph C. “Joe” Canizaro, a prolific developer who passed away in June 2025 at the age...

Louisiana is Well Positioned to Adapt to Evolving Trade Conditions

At the World Trade Center New Orleans, our mission remains steadfast: to foster international trade and business for the economic benefit of Louisiana. As...

Signs of Progress in the Affordable Housing Crisis

Louisiana’s lack of affordable housing continues to worsen; the state’s housing affordability index fell by 29% from 2021 to 2024 according to The Louisiana...

Jefferson Parish Bicentennial Celebrates the Past and Embraces the Future

On February 11, 2025, JEDCO joined Jefferson Parish and key business and community leaders to celebrate the Bicentennial. The parish’s 200th birthday served as...

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West Bank Neighborhood Demonstrates Future of Affordable Housing in Southeast Louisiana

Walkable. Green. Affordable. These are not exactly the first words most people associate with new housing developments in Jefferson Parish. But at Rising Oaks, a new...

June Marked the End of a Busy First Year for Ochsner’s Innovation Fund

As Louisiana’s leading nonprofit health system, Ochsner delivers high-quality care to thousands of patients every single day across 46 hospitals and 370 health centers. To...