June 2022

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Editor's Note

Heading Up North

I’m up on the Northshore every week to visit my mom in Mandeville. We have a standing date where I get to hang with...

Publisher's Note

No Summer Slowdown Here!

This month I want to focus on a few shout-outs and congratulations. First, congratulations to Jerry Bologna and JEDCO — especially the finance team —...

Economic Development

A Fight for Survival

In January, St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper proposed a moratorium on rezoning to restrict increasing density for residential development. The moratorium would limit...

Healthcare

The Pandemic After The Pandemic

Starting in the 1950s, if you heard someone was being “sent to Mandeville,” it meant they were receiving mental health care, often involuntary. The...

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Come On In, the Water’s Fine

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...

500 Magazine

Chris Combs

Who would play you in a movie? Will Ferrell. No one else has the hair. What’s your favorite nonprofit cause? We support Catholic Charities, The...

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Let’s Fly Over Already!

Jennifer Gibson Schecter was once a tourist in New Orleans herself and is now proud to call NOLA home. On a beautiful spring day in...

Innovation

On the Road Again

Spot2Nite Apple and Google apps app.spot2nite.com // spot2nite.com Summer vacation time is here, and while the COVID-19 pandemic is abating in many areas, both faamilies...

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Flood Insurance Fiasco

Big changes are coming to flood insurance, and they’ll affect almost everyone in Louisiana. Under FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0, most current NFIP policy holders...

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What new technology, app, or software are you using to help improve your business or workflow?

Wendi Weilman Senior Sales Executive BearCom/Motorola Personally, LinkedIn is my go-to for pre-connecting before scheduling meetings with potential clients. It has assisted me with my successful sales...

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Sun Belt Shining Bright

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...

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Ancient Entrepreneurism — Italian Style

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

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Workspaces

Heavy Weight Title

In 2021, Fleur de Lis Law & Title opened its new Covington location. Founded in 2011, the company also has offices in Hammond, Amite,...

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A Prescription for Success

Ask anyone within the Greater New Orleans region to describe the identity of the Northshore and — depending on the person — you’ll likely...

Morning Biz

The Northshore IS TOPS for Retirement

What we really need to see in the future is truly affordable retirement and long-term care options. Much education is needed for people who...

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Paying the Price

Thirty percent of the New Orleans executives who responded to this month’s New Orleans 500 email survey said increased energy costs are creating problems...

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The Business Community is Talking

Catch all the latest news, plus original reporting, people on the move, videos, weekly podcast and blogs, digital editions of the magazines and daily...

Ask the Executive

Darlene Lockhart

Darlene Lockhart CPA, CEO | Xplore Federal Credit Union Fun Fact Although I have absolutely no musical talent, I serve of the Board of a community ministry...

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June 2022

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What's New

Southland Steel Invests $25M in Advanced Tech and Expansion at St. Helena Facility

Lawmakers, Public Face Steep Learning Curve for Gov. Landry’s Tax Overhaul: Analysis

Jefferson Parish School Board Votes to Put New Millage on Dec. 7 Ballot

JECohen Announces Joshua Bennett as New Marketing Associate

Takeaways from AP’s Report on Affordable Housing Disappearing Across the U.S.

Event Calendar

Jefferson Business & Breakfast

Tammany Chamber of Commerce’s Explore Northshore: Business and Community Expo

2024 Power Hour Sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company – October