Here are some of the week’s biggest business stories affecting the Greater New Orleans business community in this week in review:
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization Louisiana named Marc Ehrhardt, president of The Ehrhardt Group, the recipient of its 2026 Marshall Klein Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the chapter’s highest individual honor.
EO Louisiana Names 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year
Thousands of visitors are coming to New Orleans in September for major conventions and events spanning telecommunications, water infrastructure, maritime commerce, industrial technology and competitive sports, with more than 24,000 participants expected across events that have provided attendance estimates.
September Brings Major Conventions to New Orleans
OnPath Credit Union announced a slate of executive and leadership appointments across its operations as the Metairie-based credit union expands its footprint across Louisiana.
OnPath Credit Union Expands Leadership Team
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will open its 155th Thoroughbred racing season Nov. 19, with live racing, special events and entertainment continuing through March 21, 2027.
Fair Grounds to Open 155th Racing Season
Louisiana Economic Development has finalized a $10 million FastSites investment to extend Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway through Esperanza Business Park in St. Charles Parish, opening access to more than 1,000 acres of undeveloped commercial and industrial property.
LED Invests $10M in Esperanza Business Park
Week in Review – More Top Business Stories
Here are more of the week’s top business stories:
NOMAR Real Estate Symposium Set for Oct. 8
New Orleans & Company Earns International Re-Accreditation
Mussafer Investment Pushes 1834 Ventures Toward $20M
unCommon Construction Joins National Skilled Trades Coalition
UHC Enrollment Grows for 4th Consecutive Semester
Tulane’s 2026 Future of Energy Forum Attracts Global Leaders
JEDCO, Jefferson Chamber Plan Business Marketing Seminar
Port Leaders to Gather for AAPA Convention
LCHE 11th Annual Health Summit Tackles Challenges
Materne 1st From Louisiana to Lead Barbershop Harmony Society
