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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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articles

The Westbank’s Olive Branch Café: Pizza, Pasta and Peace

“We are a local restaurant that depends heavily on the local population.” Serving that population successfully is why the Olive Branch Café has been a...

Wes Palmisano

Wes Palmisano Founder and CEO | RNGD Construction “Each year we have an annual theme as an organization, and this year’s theme was ‘full send,’” said...

Tomeka Watson Bryant

Tomeka Watson Bryant General Manager | New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Despite being one of the major economic engines in Southeast Louisiana, the Port of New...

Claus Sadlier

Claus Sadlier Founder and CEO | New Orleans Storyville Museum Getting a new museum from concept to completion in one year is a remarkable achievement by...

Paul Spalitta

Paul Spalitta President and CEO | S&W Wholesale Foods When it comes to locally owned businesses, success is all about making the right connections, including with...

Mark’s Mid-City Service Station Remains The Friendly Neighborhood Garage

As vehicles have become far more technologically advanced and the sheer number of them has grown exponentially, automobile repair and maintenance has changed dramatically....

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Local Entrepreneurial Experts Offer Tips for Helping Business Owners Manage the Holiday Season

Like it or not, the December holidays have become a major business time of year. While Christmas, Chanukkah and Kwanzaa all have distinct traditions,...

David and Teresa Lawrence Share Biggest Mistakes Businesses Make in Hiring

David and Teresa Lawrence own two businesses in the personnel industry: Delta Personnel, a local staffing company, and Delta Administrative Services, which provides HR...