UPCOMING EVENTS
November 8
The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and the AECOM Hunt-Broadmoor joint venture will an outreach event to engage and inform the small and disadvantaged business community on upcoming contract opportunities. 10 a.m. at the Rivergate Meeting Room.
November 9
The Urban League of Louisiana hosts “Boots to Business: Reboot for Veteran Entrepreneurs and Spouses” at the AARP Community Resource Center, 3502 S. Carrollton Avenue. 10 a.m.
November 10
The Jefferson Chamber hosts its 23rd annual Golf Classic. “Enjoy a day on the links at TPC Louisiana, home to the state’s only PGA Tour event, with colleagues and friends to network with Jefferson Chamber leadership and key decision makers.” 7:30 a.m.
The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation will host the second annual Small Business Matters Summit at Nunez Community College. 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Dynamic speakers and partners from the region will be discussing resources, tools and insights to help small businesses flourish.”
The St. Tammany Chamber presents Business After Hours Hosted by Keesler Federal Credit Union. 4:30 p.m.
The Grow Louisiana Coalition hosts Energize Louisiana: NOLA Happy Hour, a get-together celebrating oil and gas in Louisiana at the Historic Swoop-Duggins House, 916 Lafayette Street. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
November 11
Prayer Breakfast at the University of Holy Cross. 7:30 a.m.
The Salvation Army of Greater New Orleans hosts its annual Angel Tree Ribbon-Cutting at noon at Dillard’s Lakeside Shopping Center.
The Roots of Music hosts the Big 15 Gala at the Sazerac House. 7 p.m. patron hour. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. gala. Featuring The Nayo Jones Experience, Re-Creations Brass Band, Roots Studio Academy and more.
November 12
Crescent City Classic and YMCA of Greater New Orleans officials are back for the annual combo of the CCC Fall Classic and YMCA Corporate Cup called the “Corporate Classic.” The family-oriented 3.1-mile race will start at 8 a.m. in City Park.
The Louisiana Department of Treasury hosts “Money Moves Baton Rouge,” a day to learn practical approaches to personal and family finances, from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Baton Rouge Community College’s Magnolia Library and Performing Arts Pavilion.
Bridge House/Grace House will host Sober Fest at Mardi Gras World’s River City Plaza.
Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents, & Associates will present its annual gala, “A Fête for All Saints,” at the Carmelite Monastery. Patron party begins at 6 p.m.
The New Orleans Museum of Art hosts Odyssey: To Your Heart’s Content Presented by First Horizon. 7 p.m.
November 14-17
International Education Week will feature an array of programming at Tulane’s Uptown and downtown campuses.
November 15
The Southeast Louisiana Council of the Boy Scouts of America will present Gayle Benson with its Distinguished Citizen Award at the National World War II Museum.
Join the New Orleans Chamber for the monthly Power Hour at 1515 Poydras Street. “Marketing your business is the first step to success.” Noon to 1 p.m.
November 16
JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber host a seminar on strategic planning at the JEDCO Conference Center. 9 a.m.
November 17
The St. Tammany Chamber hosts a Business Appreciation Luncheon presented by Gulf Coast Bank at Benedict’s. 11:30 a.m.
November 18
The Bureau of Governmental Research presents its 2022 Annual Luncheon featuring speaker Judy Woodruff at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
The Jefferson Chamber hosts its 25th Anniversary “Sterling Moments” Gala at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
November 19
JAMNOLA presents the second annual JAMFEST at Press Street Station. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 29
The Jefferson Chamber hosts a “power lunch” for young professionals sponsored by Entergy. Featuring Suzi Swoop O’Brien, CEO of Peoples Health. 11:30 a.m.
The New Orleans Chamber hosts a regional chamber networking event in partnership with the Jefferson Chamber, St. Bernard Chamber, River Region Chamber, Black Chamber, Asian Chamber, Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber and Louisiana Hispanic Chamber. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rock ‘n’ Bowl.
December 1
JEDCO hosts its Annual Luncheon sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust at the Hilton New Orleans Airport. 11:15 a.m.
December 2
Liberty Bank hosts its Golden Jubilee celebration at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. 6 p.m.
December 5
New Orleans Jazz Museum hosts the Improvisations Gala.
December 6
The New Orleans Chamber hosts Power Hour sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank at 1515 Poydras Street.
December 7
The St. Tammany Chamber hosts Northshore’s Forty Under 40 Reception at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum. 5 p.m.
December 8
The St. Tammany Chamber presents Business After Hours Hosted by Silver Slipper Casino at the Harbor Center. 5 p.m.
December 10
Running of the Santas, an annual holiday soiree of costumed revelers, will fill the streets of the Warehouse District between Manning’s on Fulton Street and Generations Hall.
December 14
December 15
The St. Tammany Chamber presents Business After Hours Hosted by Banner Ford. 4:30 p.m.
2023
January 12-14
Tulane University hosts the inaugural Political Economy and Access to Justice Judicial Education Seminar.
January 13
GNO Inc. will host its Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
April 19
The New Orleans Chamber and Fidelity Bank present the fourth annual Women’s Leadership Conference. The all-day event is a professional development experience for women, including three keynote speakers and multiple breakout sessions sponsored by network partners.
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