Events

Convergence Fiber Art Conference Aug. 12-16 | Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St. The Handweavers Guild of America brings its Convergence Fiber Art Conference to New Orleans for the […]

Raising the Round – Aug. 12 StartUp Northshore will host “Raising the Round,” a small-business workshop focused on preparing startups for equity fundraising, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, […]

The Idea Village will host Remixer: Culture Tech METRONOME from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Tigermen Den in New Orleans. The networking event is designed for founders developing […]

The Downtown Development District will host a Constituent Budget Workshop on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at WB Collective, 401 St. Joseph St. Attendees can learn about DDD’s budget and planned investments, share ideas for Downtown and help shape the organization’s priorities for the coming year. The workshop will include a brief […]

Mid South Women in Tourism (MSWIT) will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Aug. 15 with its biennial Passport to Fashion fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Treasure Chest Casino in Metairie. The Mid South Women in Tourism luncheon will feature a fashion show, travel marketplace, raffle and other activities, with proceeds benefiting the Cancer […]

2026 Louisiana Travel Summit Aug. 18-20 | JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal St., New Orleans The Louisiana Travel Association’s annual Louisiana Travel Summit brings together tourism and hospitality professionals from across the state for educational sessions, industry discussions, networking and opportunities to explore trends and issues affecting Louisiana’s travel industry.

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Louisiana (HCCL) Global Conference & Trade Show will take place Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center in Kenner, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, cultural organizations and international partners to strengthen economic opportunities and celebrate Louisiana's global connections. The conference follows HCCL's […]

Funding Your Business – Aug. 19 StartUp Northshore will host “Funding Your Business,” a workshop covering financing options for entrepreneurs, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Palette Northshore, 201 Holiday Blvd., Suite 200, Covington. Speakers Daniel Hamala and Kelly Raney will discuss funding options, lender expectations, financial readiness and strategies for […]

Permitting in New Orleans Webinar – Aug. 25, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans & Company and the City of New Orleans will host a free webinar on navigating the city’s permitting process, featuring Susannah Kirby, director of Safety & Permits. Registration is required.

Employment Fundamentals – Aug. 26 StartUp Northshore will host “Employment Fundamentals,” a workshop for businesses developing their employment practices, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Palette Northshore, 201 Holiday Blvd., Suite 200, Covington. Speakers Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre will cover effective employment policies and agreements, hiring practices and organizational accountability. The […]

The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host its second annual IGNITE Young Professionals Leadership Summit on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive in Metairie. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and features professional development sessions, networking and speakers focused on leadership, entrepreneurship and career growth.

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center will host The Procurement Playbook, part of its WIN Series for small and emerging businesses, Friday, Aug. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The interactive workshop will help general contractors and construction service providers strengthen bidding and estimating skills and compete for public and private contracting […]