DC Fly In
GNO, Inc.’s Executive Board traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with our Louisiana Congressional delegation, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Liz Klein, and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, discussing key initiatives like energy, urban and rural development, flood insurance, infrastructure, trade, workforce development, coastal restoration,
and public safety.
Landry Policy Team
GNO, Inc. welcomed members of Governor Landry’s Policy Team for a multi-day economic development familiarization tour to meet with economic development stakeholders, tour port infrastructure, and see firsthand a few of the diverse economic assets driving the GNO economy.
GNOrocs Internship
In July, we celebrated the closing ceremony of the 2024 GNOrocs Innovation Internship at the New Orleans BioInnovation Center. Our 24 interns from local universities worked at various STEM companies, including labs, engineering firms, construction companies, and tech startups.
Eternal Seeds
Eternal Seeds completed their stunning mural on Girod Street! We are thrilled to witness the beginning of the Super Bowl LIX murals, with the beautification of our community already underway.
Mechatronics
Eight students completed the Mechatronics program at Nunez Community College. The Mechatronics program is a two-year commitment that provides both technical classroom instruction and on-the-job training using an earn-while-you-learn model with training costs covered by the employer.
NASA Michoud
Our staff visited the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility to witness the departure of Artemis II, which is set to bring the first woman and person of color to the moon in 2025. The five Artemis missions represent an investment of $93 billion, with 90% of each rocket constructed at Michoud, solidifying New Orleans East as a critical hub for space exploration. Michoud employs more than 3,000 people in the Greater New Orleans region.
LFEC Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking of the Louisiana Future Energy Center marks a significant step forward in Louisiana’s clean energy leadership. Located at The Beach at UNO and made possible by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, this state-of-the-art facility will fuel innovation, sustainability, and economic growth by supporting energy startups and advancing next-generation clean energy technologies.
