Startup Noir NOLA Summit
Black founders and funders took center stage at the second Startup Noir NOLA Summit for conversations about capital, growth, and what’s possible when New Orleans’ entrepreneurial community shows up in full.
NextGen Day at the Capitol
The next generation of Greater New Orleans leaders made the trip to Baton Rouge, hearing from legislators on workforce, innovation, and public service, then watching it all play out from the House floor.
GNO, Inc. Annual Luncheon
1,200 business leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered for the 2026 GNO, Inc. Annual Luncheon. The theme was “Renewed, Refocused, and Ready” and the room felt it.
Artemis Lights
New Orleans lit up its skyline to salute the Artemis II crew for a tribute to a mission built, in no small part, right here at Michoud Assembly Facility.
CERAWeek
Louisiana made its case at CERAWeek in Houston, one of the world’s largest energy conferences. The message to 10,000+ attendees: the energy future runs through here.
Domino Sugar Groundbreaking
A $200 million investment and 117 years of history, the Domino Sugar Chalmette Refinery broke ground on a new Filtration Building, securing the future of one of Arabi’s most iconic employers.
GNO After Dark
New Orleans has always led in music, food, hospitality, and technology; GNO After Dark’s CultureTech program brought together the people figuring out what happens when they converge.
2026 Innovation Internship Program
45 college students. 39 regional employers. The 2026 GNO Innovation Internship Program cohort is placed and ready to get to work.
Jobs Report Release
GNO, Inc. and Bank of America released the 2025 Greater New Orleans Jobs Report, a data-driven look at where the regional economy stands and where it’s headed.
Newlab Groundbreaking
New Orleans broke ground on a $300 million transformation of the former Bywater Navy base, a site for affordable housing, retail, and a tech startup hub rising from a long-abandoned military complex.
2026 Legislative Luncheon
Industry leaders and policymakers gathered at the Pentagon Barracks in Baton Rouge for GNO, Inc.’s Annual Legislative Luncheon, making the case for a region on the move.
Q2 2026 Investor Breakfast
GNO, Inc. investors kicked off the year with a deep dive into how the Saints and Pelicans drive economic growth across the region, proof that sports and economic development are more connected than you might think.
