April 2019

Issue Articles

Growing Pains

  Women and people of color remain seriously under-represented in Greater New Orleans’ entrepreneurial landscape, although there have been some gains in recent years. Further,...

Is There a Doctor in the House?

  Dr. Robert MacLean spends his days caring for what is arguably the most eclectic bunch of patients in New Orleans — which includes the...

Fighting for the Kids

Advocate Supervisor Tanyanika Franklin and Executive Director Joy Bruce Every two minutes, a child enters the foster care system in this country. In one month,...

Business is Blooming

  Operating out of a 1-ton solarium-on-wheels nicknamed “Axil Rose,” FAIT NOLA is one of the most unique mobile businesses in the Metro. The company,...

Team Effort

The glass-walled conference room has a privacy screen with images from throughout JazzFest’s history. JazzFest posters and photos are extensively employed throughout the space.   The...

Costumed Crusaders

  Anyone attending a Carnival parade in recent years has likely witnessed a uniquely New Orleans phenomenon: the “dance krewe.” The popularity of these bewigged...
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End Poverty in Louisiana

  The United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) has a clear goal: to see a future where every single resident of our region is healthy,...

Think Before You Click

  We’re living in an age of do-it-yourself. Thanks to the internet, instead of hiring a travel agent or a tax preparer, you can book...

Five Tips from a Local Divorce Lawyer

  We need to talk.   You may have been considering it for a long time, or you may not have seen it coming, but as...

Purpose-Driven Building

  You’ve probably heard about a purpose-driven life. There’s even a popular book by Rick Warren entitled, “The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am...

The Fab Four for 2019

  Today’s tech-savvy shoppers are making it tougher on marketers trying to stay ahead of the changing landscape. As such, marketing professionals need newer and...

Anger Management

  Most of the time, especially at work, I keep my temper in check and prefer laughing and joking to ranting and raging. But, we...
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Editor's Note: Giving Back

Our April issue is one that I always enjoy because it’s our “Giving Back” issue, where we focus on all the good that is...

A New Joy

  It was the start of the Cold War, Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose was taking to the sky, a UFO had allegedly landed in Roswell,...

Foul Ball

  Wichita, Kansas made the pitch, and New Orleans’ Triple-A baseball franchise swung for the fences. They’re going, going, but not quite gone yet. The Baby...

Bell Bottoms and Umbrellas

  This month, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest) makes 50. Generations of attendees have been touched by the performances, second-lines, food and...

Jazz Fest’s Coolest Spot

  One of the best-kept secrets at JazzFest, is a spot just inside the Fairground’s Grandstand where festival-goers avail themselves of air-conditioned, comfortable seats and...

Event: ACG Louisiana Monthly Luncheon

CJ Eldahr, Aimee Adatto Freeman and Antonio Carbone Tuesday, March 12 | Roosevelt Hotel Gary Sernovitz, managing director at Lime Rock Partners, a private equity investment...
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Event: New Orleans Chamber 1st Quarter Luncheon: The State of Our City

Delisha Boyd, Jason Williams and Krista Pouncy-Dyson Thursday, February 14 | Roosevelt Hotel Mayor Latoya Cantrell and New Orleans City Council President Jason Wiliams shared their...

Event: ACG Louisiana February Luncheon

Adela Canaj, Luan Vo and Dorothy Clyne Tuesday, February 5 | Roosevelt Hotel ACG Louisiana’s February luncheon took on the topic of finance with guest speaker...

Recent Openings

Nolé A new restaurant at 2001 St. Charles Avenue called Nolé is now open in the Garden District. Created to celebrate the similarities between Latin...

Industry News

DOWNTOWN Sazerac House Signage Goes Up In advance of its fall 2019 opening, The Sazerac House lit up its new marquee signage on March 6 at...

Calendar

April   2 ABWA Crescent City Connections and New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Strike Up Equal Pay: Negotiations & Networking 4:30 to 7 p.m. Rock ‘N’ Bowl 3016 S. Carrollton Ave. ABWANewOrleans.org   3 Grow...

Publisher's Note: Good Things Come in Threes

It’s an exciting time at the Matherne household! If you’re not aware, I am the father of three girls very close in age. They are...
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