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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.

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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...

Captain Sid’s Sails On In Bucktown After Crawfish Season

If New Orleans is the capital of the seafood universe, then Bucktown is the capital of New Orleans-area seafood. And among the many purveyors...

Entrepreneurs Share the Perks and Challenges of Operating in Australia

One great thing about traveling is meeting people and learning about their way of life. For me, that includes learning about entrepreneurism in the...

Majoria Drugs Battles Changing Landscape

Long a fixture in Old Metairie, Majoria Drugs celebrates 55 years in business this year. Originally founded by Tony Majoria just down the street...

This French Quarter Landmark Hotel Just Opened a New Chapter

Entrepreneurism is typically associated with innovation, with cutting edge ideas and shiny new solutions. But how does entrepreneurism look when the setting is historical,...

Mid-City Veterinary Hospital Celebrates 15 Years of Caring for Area Pets

When I was 10, my neighbor’s cat died in my lap,” recalled Dr. Audrey Hess, founder and owner of the Mid-City Veterinary Hospital. “I...

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U.S. Small Business Administration Changes the Rules

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has long been a key source of funding for entrepreneurs, whether they are looking to launch an enterprise,...

Mona Lisa Restaurant Continues to Meet and Conquer Challenges

There’s no name on the sign in front of the restaurant, but when the image is arguably one of the most recognized in the...

Who said it best? Lessons in Leadership

As someone who has designed and conducted leadership trainings, I’d like to share some leadership concepts I’ve encountered that seem particularly applicable in entrepreneurial...