September 2016

Issue Articles

Food

Thirsty for a Thousand

Aiming to reach 1,000 franchise locations by 2018, Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim and brand-new CDO Kevin King are aiming for world domination.

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Is it Fall Yet?

Editor’s Note

The Magazine

Congratulations My Friend!

Publisher’s Note

Business Events

Calendar

September 2016

The Magazine

Short-term Rentals

Are they unusually prevalent in New Orleans?

Food

Eat Your Way Around the World

While there’s definitely room to grow, New Orleans has some strong international offerings.

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Your Last Week on Earth

Make it a good one during Restaurant Week New Orleans.

The Magazine

Same Old Saints

Vegas predicts another seven win season.

Technology

Production With a Mission

The New Orleans Mission pitches its first TV pilot with Mission Media Productions.

Accounting

Perfect Pitch

Tips for going after investment dough

Hospitality

Rudimentary Behavior

Finding hope amid America’s crisis of civility

Technology

The New Role of IT

Demands have changed in this cloud-based world.

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Industry News

Around town

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A Stitch in Time

Behind the Scenes

Real Estate

The 100-year-old Startup

After some rough years, Le Petit Théâtre readies to pull the curtain on a new start.

The Magazine

Women in Construction

The tide is starting to turn in the only industry where female employees account for less than 10 percent of the workforce.

Insurance

Want to Retain Good Employees?

Life insurance may be the answer.

Banking

Funding the Dream

A look at what local financial institutions have to offer small business.

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Accounting

Why We Should Increase the Minimum Wage

Raising wages will help build strong local economies.

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Family Values

Family-focused oilfield service provider Danos takes a contemporary spin at plantation style

The Magazine

Well-Kept Secret

Tucked away in a local warehouse sits millions of dollars worth of luxury and exotic cars all under the care of a Tulane University student. Welcome to The Motorsports Garage.

The Magazine

How the Tourism Andouille is Made

NOCVB president for 14 years, J. Stephen Perry shares the ingredients that go into selling New Orleans to the world.

Business Events

St. Tammany West Chamber Northshore Rising Professionals

Tuesday, August 9

Business Events

New Orleans Chamber Women’s Business Alliance

Thursday, August 4

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Business Events

FestiGals Keynote Luncheon (6th Annual Girlfriend Getaway Weekend)

Friday, July 29

Business Events

LCI Workers’ Comp and LCIA “Business Operations Strategies: Learning the Process for Change”

Friday, July 29

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