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January 2020

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2020 Executives of the Year

Stephen Perry

Heading tourism in its most difficult days Since the pandemic put New Orleans’ sizzling hot visitor economy on ice, the city’s tourism professionals have been...
2020 Executives of the Year

Greg Stock

Leading A top-ranked hospital to adapt and expand during an unprecedented year To say that 2020 was a challenging year for most hospitals is putting...
2020 Executives of the Year

Robért LeBlanc

Innovating and growing in one of the pandemic’s hardest-hit sectors Robért LeBlanc made news in July when he announced an inventive new business model for...
2020 Executives of the Year

Lally Brennan & Ti Adelaide Martin

Fighting for Survival with “The Zoom That Saved Wednesdays” Led by Lally Brennan and Ti Adelaide Martin, iconic New Orleans restaurant Commander’s Palace served as...
2020 Executives of the Year

Michael Williamson

Bringing people together to raise millions for those in need. When Michael Williamson first volunteered with his local United Way branch in South Carolina, he...
2020 Executives of the Year

Guy Williams

Championing small business and the New Orleans economy As Guy Williams explained it, managing Paycheck Protection Loan applications for his customers was a high-stakes race...
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2020 Executives of the Year

Andreanecia Morris

Fighting for affordable housing at a time of critical need The affordable housing crisis in New Orleans has hit critical mass, and Andreanecia Morris, CEO...
2020 Executives of the Year

Dr. Shondra Williams

Bringing testing and care to wherever it’s needed We are a community organization, established by and for the community,” said Dr. Shondra Williams, CEO of...
2020 Executives of the Year

Greg Feirn

The acquisition of the year They say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and CEO Greg Feirn said LCMC Health is coming out...

CEO of the Year: Kevin Dolliole

“A move of this magnitude can be compared to picking up a small city and moving it to a different location.” This is how Kevin...
2019 Executives of the Year

Victor F. “Trey” Trahan, III, FAIA

There are some industry awards that mean so much, receiving one is almost a pipedream. In architecture, topping the Architect Magazine Architect 50 Design...
2019 Real Estate Influencers

Patrick Comer

It wasn’t very long ago that the idea of the tech industry having a firm footprint in New Orleans seemed almost ridiculous. When Patrick...
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2019 Executives of the Year

Jeff Hundley

In a given year, the Allstate Sugar Bowl generates an annual economic impact of nearly $250 million. But in years like 2020, when the...
2019 Executives of the Year

Dr. Reynold Verret

With more than half of its students majoring in natural or health sciences, Xavier University of Louisiana is known for graduating leading scientists, pharmacists...
2019 Executives of the Year

Elizabeth Broekman & Tammy O’Shea

It started with a gut feeling back in 2015. Tammy O’Shea, chief marketing officer at Fidelity Bank, knew Southeast Louisiana was home to a...
2019 Executives of the Year

Jesseca “Judy” Dupart

For New Orleans native Jesseca “Judy” Dupart, 2019 caps off a half-decade of staggering growth. Since the former stylist founded her Kaleidoscope hair product...
2019 Executives of the Year

Quentin Messer

Ask Quentin Messer what drives his team at the New Orleans Business Alliance and he’ll counter with another question: How can we make sure...
2019 Executives of the Year

Erich & Jennifer Weishaupt

Jennifer and Erich Weishaupt founded the original Ruby Slipper Café in Mid-City in 2008, serving up comfort to a neighborhood still in the throes...
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2019 Executives of the Year

Dr. Robert W. Becker

New Orleans City Park’s live oaks and lagoons have witnessed incredible change throughout the park’s 166-year history, but the park is about to close...
2019 Executives of the Year

Crystal Nugent

Crystal Nugent first entered the world of cannabidiol (commonly known as CBD) as a customer, when she began using the non-intoxicating, hemp-derived chemical to...
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On the Job: Protecting Valuable Instruments

In addition to working with school kids and adults of all ages through two locations in Harahan and New Orleans, High Level Speech and...
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Making a Match: What Lifts One, Lifts Us All

New Orleans’ first playground, first after-school program, first integrated pool, first kindergarten — Kingsley House is responsible for them all. Founded in 1896 as...
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Why Didn’t I Think of That: Creative Concoctions

Boasting a menu of restorative and rejuvenating drinks and beauty products, Drink Beauty, located at 3424 Magazine Street, is the kind of café (and...
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Great Workspaces: In Transition

When Morris Adjmi Architects opened its New Orleans offices in August 2018, the staff were aware the pool house where they were working would be...
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Perspectives: Legal Changes Hit Construction Industry

As of January 1, 2020, all parties involved in private construction projects in the state must now comply with changes to the Louisiana Private...
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Perspectives: New Behavioral Health Unit at Children’s Hospital Opens This Month

Children’s Hospital New Orleans — part of the LCMC Health network —  is in the midst of a $300 million capital improvement project that...
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Perspectives: Show Me the Money

There’s a lot of work that goes into starting your own business. It begins with a great idea, but how do you turn that...
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In the Biz: Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About

There are many forms of advertising and marketing, but maybe none so powerful (and free) as letting happy customers do the work for you. According...
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In the Biz: Make Casual Work for You

In the summer of 2017, United States congresswomen protested the House chamber and speaker’s lobby dress code for women, which forbids sleeveless tops or...
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In the Biz: Need Help Hiring?

So, your fledgling business has made it through those early stages, your customer base and revenues are growing and it’s time to start hiring...
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