Here are the top business stories you may have missed this week:
The New Orleans region could soon benefit from a major filmmaking industry boost. Louisiana’s Senate Bill 232 (SB232), designed to significantly uplift the Louisiana Filmmaking Industry, successfully passed the House on May 28 with a 94-6 vote and now awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature.
A nationwide multidisciplinary engineering, planning and design firm is strengthening its presence in the Gulf South region including establishing its new regional hub office in New Orleans, a move that is expected to generate employment opportunities in engineering, planning, design, and project management.
Several news stories relating to affordable and weather-durable housing were prominent this week including the release of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority’s Annual Report featuring ground-breaking initiatives.
There have also been several education-related developments this week, including LSU’s efforts to address federal funding cuts.
Here are more of the week’s top business stories:
Short-Term Rental Company Files for Bankruptcy
New Report Highlights 7.1M Shortage in Affordable Homes
Travelers Backs FORTIFIED Homes in New Orleans
The Feil Organization Signs Major Oakwood Lease
Tulane Ventures Backs Startup to Retain Teachers
Discovery Schools Names New CEO as Glaser Retires
Green Fuels & LED Announce $110 Million Facility Investment
