November 2021

Issue Articles

Workspaces

Jail Break

The circa-1890s Queen Anne at 2552 Saint Philip St. has been home to a police patrol station and jail, a library and a community...

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Historical Memory

Jennifer Gibson Schecter was once a tourist in New Orleans herself and is now proud to call NOLA home. She also writes the Wednesday...

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Towing the Line

Photo By Jeffery Johnston If you see a towboat pushing a barge on the Mississippi River, there’s a good chance it belongs to Marquette Transportation...

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Who Ya Gonna Call?

Decades-old local family businesses have been saving my butt lately. Having just moved into a new house (the day before Ida hit actually; our timing...

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Want to Keep Those Good Employees?

Volumes of data support the value of recognition to bottom-line performance. We know this, even without external data supporting the statement, because it makes...

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Who are the best candidates for discussing long term care planning and what are important questions to ask when considering your options?

Mike Greene Employee Benefits Specialist Eagan Insurance Agency The best candidates for long term care insurance are those individuals who are healthy and 50-plus years old. Just...

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A Year of Triumphs and Trials

In the wake of this powerful storm, we are thankful for our essential port workers, maritime partners, as well as the federal, state and...

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Dramatic Curves

New Orleans has inspired generations of artists, designers and costume creators almost from its very beginnings, and corset designer, master fitter and founder of...

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Saint Gayle, Patroness of the Pelicans’ State

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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Get Out the Vote

Here we are on the cusp of another election. New Orleans city elections are this month, and by most polls we only really have...

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Growing on the River

"Bernard Parish is the best-kept secret in the region!” This enthusiastic comment, from Meaghan McCormack, executive director of the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, is...

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Navigating a Necessary Evil

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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It’s A Family Affair

“The greatest advantage of being a part of a family business is their level of loyalty and commitment to their stakeholders.” Defined as any business...

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What are your top financial planning tips for 2022?

John J. Zollinger IV Director of Commercial Banking Home Bank Remain financially flexible. The best way you can do this is to build and maintain a cash...

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