Here are the top business stories you may have missed this week:
At its annual luncheon, GNO, Inc. reported regional business investment projects in 2025 totaling $950 million in capital investment and more than 1,250 jobs added or retained.
GNO, Inc. Luncheon Showcases $950M in Regional Investment
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno told attendees that her administration is pursuing reforms to the city’s Safety and Permits department, reducing red tape and working to stabilize the city’s budget while improving infrastructure and basic services.
Moreno Announces Red Tape Cuts and Permits Reform
Baker Donelson has signed a long-term lease to relocate its New Orleans office from Place St. Charles to approximately 40,000 square feet on the top two floors of One Canal Place in fall 2026, a move expected to bring the building’s occupancy to about 75%.
Baker Donelson Relocates to One Canal Place
LCMC Health is investing $14 million to expand women and newborn care at Lakeside Hospital in Jefferson Parish, consolidating maternity services currently provided at East Jefferson General Hospital and Lakeside into a single facility.
$14M Lakeside Women & Newborn Care Expansion Planned
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will lead a trade delegation to El Salvador and Honduras bringing leaders from government, finance, healthcare, aviation and higher education to strengthen economic partnerships and expand trade and investment opportunities.
2026 Delegation to Forge Stronger Central America Ties
Here are more of the week’s top business stories:
Shintech Plans $3.4B Expansion
FastSites Program Readies 19 Industrial Locations
AI Firms Pledge to Cover Data Center Energy Costs
Venture Funds Support 2 Bioscience Expansions in New Orleans
KC Linen Opens 40,000-Square-Foot Laundry Facility
LifeCity Launches 1st Biennial Sustainability Report
DDD Snapshot Shows $690M in Downtown Projects
St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce Names New Executive Director
Power Up Women’s Leadership Conference Announces 2026 Program
