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Keith Twitchell

Keith Twitchell spent 16 years running his own business before becoming president of the Committee for a Better New Orleans, which he led for another 16 years. He has observed, supported and participated in entrepreneurial ventures at the street, neighborhood, nonprofit, micro- and macro-business levels.

https://keithtwitchell.com/

articles

Tulane University is Helping Shape the Future of New Orleans’ BioDistrict

It is potentially the largest single impactor for Downtown New Orleans since the Superdome. It will generate far more permanent jobs and local revenue...

How This Local Nonprofit Helps Students Get into College and Beyond

While there are many stories of successful entrepreneurs who never went to college, statistics indicate that they are in the minority. Depending on whose...

The Little House Wine Bar in Algiers Point

"My goal is for you to feel like when you walk in the door you’re walking into my living room.” These words from Hilary Hanning,...

Thrive New Orleans’ 18 Years of Creating More Resilient Homes and Communities

Arguably the biggest threats to the future of Southeast Louisiana are a mix of increased threats from a changing global climate and an economy...

How This Year’s Tales of the Cocktail Raised the Bar

There’s a widespread perception of Tales of the Cocktail is that it is something between an industry celebration and a huge party. It is...

Hoot’n’Holler Inn, New Orleans’ Fabulous “Trash Palace”

There are not a lot of spaces where kids can just be kids,” observed Josie “Dr. Jelly” Scanlan, co-owner of The Hoot’n’Holler Inn, an...

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A New Era for Brain Science Begins at Ochsner’s New Neuroscience Center

For many years there have been discussions and efforts aimed toward making the greater New Orleans area a nationally recognized healthcare destination. This fall, with...

You Think Your Startup Has Problems?

On July 4, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial – a very clunky word that basically means half of 500 years. In short,...

Working Hands Uses the Past to Build the Future

At the intersection of art, history and practicality lies Working Hands NOLA, a company that produces beautiful, hand-crafted kitchen and household items primarily out...