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St. Bernard Port Reports 6.6 Million Tons in 2025

CHALMETTE, La. — The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District recorded a successful year of sustained activity and strategic progress in its 2025...

DDD 2025 Annual Report Highlights 50 Years of Impact

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Downtown Development District of the City of New Orleans (DDD) marked a historic milestone in 2025, celebrating its...

The Shaw Group to Double Workforce in Livingston Parish

WALKER, La. – The Shaw Group plans to more than double the workforce at its Walker manufacturing facility, adding new jobs while retaining existing...

McDonald’s Releases Louisiana Economic Impact Data

NEW ORLEANS — McDonald's released updated U.S. Economic Impact Reports detailing its employment, sourcing, and community investment activity nationwide, including new data highlighting the...

Louisiana Global Connect Launched to Strengthen FDI

NEW ORLEANS — The World Trade Center New Orleans, in partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, has launched Louisiana Global Connect, a new initiative aimed...

Omni New Orleans is Critical to New Orleans’ Hospitality Future

It is no secret that the meetings and events industry is fiercely competitive. In Texas alone, nearly $9 billion is being reinvested in event...

How St. Bernard Uses Innovative Approaches to Address Challenges

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, St. Bernard Parish has moved beyond recovery and into a period of intentional growth. The parish that once focused...

Here’s How We Ensure New Orleans has a Smart, Sustainable Budget

The new year presents a chance to make a fresh start as a new mayor and three new council members take office. At the end...

EU and India Sign “Mother of All Deals”

NEW ORLEANS – India and the European Union (EU) concluded a historic free-trade agreement on Jan. 27, finalizing years of negotiations on a pact...

Colliers Study Shows Potential of Northshore Square Mall

SLIDELL, La. — A new feasibility study released by Colliers outlines multiple redevelopment pathways for the long-struggling Northshore Square Mall site, positioning the 54-acre...

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