December 2023

Issue Articles

Editor's Note

2022 vs. 2023

This is always a tricky issue to get out because we aim to highlight the top business stories of the year, but our print...

Publisher's Note

Reflecting on A Busy Year

As we close out the year, and the editorial team features the region’s top business stories, I look back at Renaissance Publishing’s year and...

Morning Biz

Moveable Feast moveablefeast.io // @moveablefeastathome Inspired by a wealth of high-level restaurants across the United States, paired with pandemic-inspired creativity within the culinary community, restaurateurs John Stubbs...

Sports

Holiday Hopes

It’s the holiday season, and folks are thinking about the gifts and goodies they would like to receive over the course of 12 days...

Food

Where’s the Beef?

In the city where Ruth’s Chris’ sizzling steaks were born and neighborhood favorites from Crescent City to Charlie’s and the Steak Knife have fed...

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Finance

Handling Economic Uncertainty

Over the last few years, economic uncertainty has dominated the thoughts and concerns of families across the nation. In response, Americans have been forced...

Education

Learning by Doing

In order to master an instrument, you can’t just study music theory and memorize the notes and chords. It’s not enough to know where...

Economic Development

Decades of Devotion

A significant milestone awaits the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce in 2024: 20 years of dedicated service to the business community of Greater New...

Innovation

New Orleaves

New Orleaves 800 Brooklyn Avenue // Algiers Raven Funches loves her city and her neighborhood, as reflected in both the name and location of her business. New...

Banking

Back to the Source

At the heart of New Orleans’ economy is a diverse and thriving cultural sector that encompasses music, food, art and heritage. This cultural economy, though...

500 Magazine

Philip Gunn

Education: University of New Orleans (BS) Advice: Exceed expectations; both in your professional and your personal life. Go-to Restaurant: I like Commander’s Palace for special occasions...

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Real Estate

In Development

On Oct. 25, developer Bayou Phoenix officially took control of the 227-acre site of the former Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East....

Finance

Good Guys Finish First

"Ethical entrepreneurism” is yet another new business buzzword. What exactly does it mean? What are its impacts on the entrepreneurial imperatives of business and...

Workspaces

Design for a New Century

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. stonepigman.com // facebook.com/stonepigman // linkedin.com/stone-pigman-walther-wittmann Seeking a modern and efficient law office, Stone Pigman’s move to 909 Poydras Street...

Inside the Industry

Your Golf Event

As the only golf tournament consulting business in the Gulf Coast region, Your Golf Event has continued to create a first-class tournament experience for clients since 2004. Created to assist...

Inside the Industry

Thibodaux Regional Health System

Thibodaux Regional Health System is at the forefront of keeping its community healthy through continuous efforts to combat some of the leading causes of...

Inside the Industry

Besselman Wealth Planners

A family-owned wealth management firm celebrating fifty years of service to the Greater New Orleans area, Besselman Wealth Planners is expanding its footprint and broadening its...

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Inside the Industry

Lambeth House

Lambeth House, an upscale retirement community in the heart of uptown New Orleans, has been dedicated to serving the local community for more than...

Inside the Industry

Crescent Payroll Solutions

Crescent continues to be the local industry leader for Human Capital Management and HR Consulting solutions for companies of all sizes. Scaling the business...