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Louisiana International Terminal to Boost Economy

NEW ORLEANS – The urgency to build a Louisiana port situated down river to accommodate larger modern cargo vessels has become even more urgent...

Downtown Development District Announces New President & CEO

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On May 6 following an extensive national search, the Downtown Development District of the City of New Orleans (DDD)...

“Pulse of New Orleans” – Celebrate Canal! Announces Events

NEW ORLEANS – Sandra Thompson Herman serves as the Founder, President, and CEO of the Celebrate Canal! Coalition, a citizen-led initiative focused on revitalizing...

Port of New Orleans Celebrates Ninth Annual Maritime Month

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will celebrate its ninth annual Maritime Month May 1-31 and National Maritime Day on May 22, 2025. National Maritime...

When New Orleans’ Tourism Industry Thrives, So Does Louisiana

Within the past six months, New Orleans played host to iconic events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, our 11th Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and...

World Trade Center of New Orleans Announces International Conference

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana’s strategic importance in global shipping, energy, and exports will be showcased at the upcoming Louisiana International Trade (LIT) Conference hosted...

JEDCO Celebrates Grand Opening of Boutique Hotel

METARIE, La. (press release) - The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and Jefferson Parish leaders joined Genard Company and Safe Space Companies to...

Partner Advises Start-Ups in a Volatile Economy

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. startups are contending with a complex economic landscape shaped by recent shifts in trade policy. The imposition of new tariffs...

Regional Economic Development Corporation Releases Trends Report

COVINGTON, La. (press release) – St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation (St. Tammany EDC) has released the latest edition of their digital research publication, The...

“Another Louisiana Win” – $4 Billion Investment

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (press release) – CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest producer of ammonia and its partners have announced an approximately $4 billion...

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