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April 2023

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Publisher's Note

April Event Standouts

We are now in the full swing of spring with business professionals mixing festivals and events. As we come off great events in March...
Editor's Note

Recent Travels

There’s nothing like getting out of your city and daily routine to gain a fresh perspective on things, and I’ve been fortunate to have...
Insurance

“Affordable” is Gone

I haven't had much normal since I've been here. Since taking over as executive director of New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity in 2009, Marguerite...
Sports

Baby, You Can Drive My Carr

Chris Price is an award-winning journalist and public relations principal. When he’s not writing, he’s avid about music, the outdoors, and Saints, Ole Miss...
Economic Development

Playing Catch-up

When Stephen Waguespack and Michael Hecht share the stage at the Jefferson Chamber’s annual legislative breakfast, it always feels like a combination of improv...
500 Magazine

Kelisha Garrett

Education: University of Phoenix (MBA) What’s your favorite New Orleans restaurant? Clesi’s What’s your favorite festival? Jazz Festival What’s your favorite “hidden gem” bar, restaurant, or business?...
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Innovation

For Profit or Not, Entrepreneurism is Essential

Keith Twitchell spent 16 years running his own business before becoming president of the Committee for a Better New Orleans. He has observed, supported...
Insurance

The Other Insurance

The insurance industry in Louisiana has been getting a lot of attention. But while flood and home insurance have dominated the headlines (and the...
Entertainment

First, There Is No Debbie

Poppy Tooker has spent her life devoted to the cultural essence that food brings to Louisiana, a topic she explores weekly on her NPR-affiliated...
Economic Development

Community Rising

When Marguerite Oestreicher arrived in the town of Jean Lafitte just a few days after Hurricane Ida devastated the region, the damage was so...
Nonprofit

What’s your top legal advice for nonprofits?

Michelle Craig Owner Transcendent Law Group In my 20-plus years of experience, I have found that the three legal pillars of a thriving nonprofit are: 1) a...
Entertainment

Check It Out!

Crescentcitysounds.org As the busy music festival season descends upon New Orleans, the New Orleans Public Library is set to release its latest lineup of artists...
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Nonprofit

Battle Ready

From the pandemic to hurricanes to trouble raising awareness, lack of staffing, and the ups and downs of fundraising, common challenges persist in the...
Innovation

It’s Time to Think Outside the Degree

Kenny Nguyen is the CEO and co-founder of ThreeSixtyEight, an award-winning marketing and innovation agency. He may be reached at kenny.n@threesixtyeight.com. The best career advice...
Economic Development

United for Change

Michael Williamson has served as the CEO of United Way of Southeast Louisiana for the past 10 years. He may be reached via email...
Entertainment

Creatively Covered

Spruce 2043 Magazine St. // sprucenola.com facebook.com/sprucenola // @spruceshowroom Tucked into a circa-1850s American townhouse-style building in the Lower Garden District, Spruce is a textile...
Entertainment

All That Jazz

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans 504-568-6993 // nolajazzmuseum.org In a region graced with many museums, there is still nothing like the New Orleans...
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Gallo Mechanical

MISSION: Gallo’s President, JP Hymel states, “Our people and our families are what makes us special – by attracting, hiring, and retaining the best,...
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The New Orleans Mission

MISSION: The New Orleans Mission’s core value is changing lives. The Mission focuses on rescuing hurting people from some of life’s greatest challenges by walking...
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Louisiana Children’s Museum

MISSION: Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) envisions a world where communities value children, strengthen and support families, and improve life outcomes by ensuring access to safe,...
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New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity

MISSION: To responsibly build communities where families can thrive, in homes they can afford. New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization...
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DePaul Community Health Centers

MISSION: DePaul Community Health Centers strives to provide high quality, comprehensive, affordable health care for all members of the community, regardless of ability to pay.   DePaul Community Health Centers...
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National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana

MISSION: The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana is the major statewide voluntary non-profit health organization dedicated to preventing kidney disease, improving the health and...
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Jefferson Community Foundation

MISSION: The Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) is the nonprofit, community foundation for Jefferson Parish dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents, visitors, and...
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Profiles

United Way of Southeast Louisiana

MISSION: To eradicate poverty in Southeast Louisiana. Across Southeast Louisiana, residents lack the opportunities and support to be healthy, educated, and financially stable. United Way...

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