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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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How Tariffs are Forcing Daddy’s Donuts to Get Creative

George Carlton III was a world traveler. But like so many born-and raised New Orleanians, he always returned to the city he loved –...

Find Inspiration in These Entrepreneur-Focused Films

The movie industry has long been fascinated by entrepreneurism, going back to the days of black and white films. Since the big screen is always...

Zeus’ Rescues and Michelle Cheramie are Saving More Than Scrim

From April 2024 until the middle of February, the escapades of Scrim the dog provided a welcome distraction from the many tensions of the...

Are You a “Committed Communicator?”

For many entrepreneurs, one of the most challenging aspects of scaling up is hiring new staff. Finding the right people and the right mix of...

Panola Street Café

If not for the large, colorful sign out front, a passerby would never know that there was a restaurant inside 7801 Panola Street in...

Neither Fire Nor Flood has Managed to Shutter A To Z Framing

Nestled into a mostly residential section of the Milneburg neighborhood in Gentilly, A To Z Framing encompasses a friendly clutter of frames, mats, prints...
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New Orleans ToolBank Provides Local Organizations with the Tools They Need to Succeed

What could be more entrepreneurial than being in the business of helping other entities to be entrepreneurial? “We are a resource multiplier,” stated David Melancon,...

Robert “Bobby” Savoie and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

Founded and run by The Idea Village for 14 years, New Orleans Entrepreneur Week returns for the first time March 24-29 as a co-production...

Top Branding Tips from a Local Firm

Establishing a brand is a vital step in creating a successful enterprise, but one that is often not given the importance it deserves. This...

Head Over to McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin’

New Orleans is a town that loves its fried chicken; where else in the world is there an entire festival dedicated to this crunchy,...

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