May 2023

Issue Articles

Editor's Note

Conflicted

I don’t want to do a women’s issue anymore. After ruminating for a while about what I was going to write for this, my ninth...

Publisher's Note

A Month of Honors

This month, the level of honors being given out in the New Orleans business community is at possibly its highest level. Including among them,...

Technology

Breaking the Mold

In the fourth quarter of 2022, Resilia — a “tech for good” company founded by Hammond native Sevetri Wilson — announced that it had...

Economic Development

Leading the Charge

To say that the pandemic was bad for the tourism industry in New Orleans is a bit like saying that eating a steady diet...

Food

Serial Success Story

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...

Real Estate

What advice would you give to someone looking to buy an affordable home right now?

Chuck Stall Realtor GNO Realty One of the first things I do when I meet with clients is find out their motivations for making a move. For...

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Retail

The Family Grocery Store

Neighborhood grocery stores, once ubiquitous throughout New Orleans, are becoming an endangered species. Not to be confused with convenience marts, these increasingly rare treasures serve...

Economic Development

Doubling Down Post-Pandemic

In addition to serving as the board chair for NORBCC, Perry Sholes is president of Progressive HR Strategies Inc., and the founder of Corporate...

Sports

Free Agents Offering Hope

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...

Innovation

Undergoodies Undergoodies.com @under_goodies_ For local entrepreneur Mindy Christie, launching a genre-defying undergarment company was the culmination of a lifetime of looking for a product that didn’t exist. Driven...

Economic Development

Talking Back

Paul Matthews, CEO of the Port of South Louisiana, sat down with Biz New Orleans recently to provide an update on the port’s plan...

Banking

Race to the Bank

In 1656, the royal court of Sweden granted a Latvian-born German/Dutch/Swedish entrepreneur, financier and financial innovator named Johan Palmstruch permission to start a bank....

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Legal

Marijuana in the Workplace: A Hazy Situation

Rebecca Sha is a partner on Phelps’ Labor and Employment team. She may be reached at Rebecca.Sha@phelps.com. David D. “Beau” Haynes is a partner...

Economic Development

Politics and the Ports

New Orleans’ port system has been making the news a lot lately. From Port NOLA’s ongoing efforts to build a container terminal facility that...

Economic Development

Water Sector Awash in Women

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

500 Magazine

Aimee Brown

“I love creating relationships with chefs, restaurateurs and winemakers,” she said. “Supporting their brands and mission is a huge passion of mine and I...

Local Businesses

Sweet Success

El Guapo 3300 Gravier St. elguapobitters.com // @elguapobitters Since 2017, El Guapo bitters has been crafting zero-proof, no-sugar added vegan bitters, syrups and drink mixers in New...

People

Women to Watch

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Ask the Executive

Sarintha Stricklin

Sarintha Stricklin Executive Director | Jefferson Ready Start Network Fun Fact I am passionate about our New Orleans Saints! My father was an original season ticket holder...

Profiles

Ray Brandt Auto Group

Jessica Brandt’s automotive industry expertise, strong leadership, and dedication to her community distinguish her as a powerful force in New Orleans and the business...

Profiles

The Tekchix

As someone who has years of experience in IT herself, Norma Jean McClain knows how important quality IT team members are to the efficient...

Profiles

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

With over 15 years of successful marketing experience, Allison Shapiro Dandry joined Krispy Krunchy Chicken (KKC) in 2011 and has played a pivotal role...

Profiles