NEW ORLEANS – More than 300 patrons and elected officials connected at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Washington Mardi Gras Welcome Reception on Jan. 25 at the Churchill Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Attendees at the event, which was presented by the Downtown Development District, included U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, New Orleans City Councilmember Oliver Thomas, the Consulate General of France, and many Louisiana business and association leaders. New Orleans Council President Helena Moreno served as the honorary chairperson. Additional sponsors included Antares Technology Solutions, Chalmette Refining – PBF Energy, Entergy New Orleans and Ochsner Health.
“As an organization that represents the commercial and residential heart of New Orleans, it is always important to be at the table during important conversations impacting our region,” said Davon Barbour, Downtown Development District CEO, in a press release. “We were delighted to be at the center of such an iconic networking opportunity and to partner with the New Orleans Chamber to host a special New Orleans welcome for visitors and elected officials who were gathering in the nation’s capital to celebrate Washington Mardi Gras.”
“Bringing together business leaders and government officials to advance collaboration and amplify the voices of the business community yields a tremendous benefit for our city and region,” said Sandra Lombana Lindquist, president and CEO of the New Orleans Chamber. “Of course, it’s always fun to leverage Mardi Gras in Washington D.C. as has been tradition now for 75 years.”
Established in 1943 by the Louisiana State Society, Washington Mardi Gras is an opportunity to celebrate Louisiana heritage and bring Carnival to the nation’s capital. The event includes meetings, events and receptions.
