Study: Labor violations don’t stop gov’t contracts
The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts each year to companies that routinely violate safety, health and wage regulations, according to a report released today that calls for...
View ArticleEntergy, ITC pull plug on transmission deal
After two years of trying to close the deal, Entergy Corp. and ITC Holdings Inc. announced today they will not be merging their transmission services.
View ArticleBids for Harahan Elementary renovation all over budget
Administrators are working with contractors to try to bring bids closer to the budget figure before going to the school board for approval. The school system will not ask the board for more money to...
View ArticleKenner senior living center sells for $26.8M
The purchase was part of a $491 million acquisition of 25 facilities in 12 states.
View ArticleDevelopers plan 21-story hotel at 400 Canal
Developers hope to break ground on the project by the end of this year with an 18-month construction time frame.
View ArticleAudubon, San Diego zoos team on species breeding facility
The Audubon Nature Institute and the organization behind the San Diego Zoo are set to begin construction in the coming weeks on what will ultimately be a 1,000-acre breeding site in Algiers for...
View ArticleNOLA businessman joins push for e-fairness law
E-fairness legislation would force online retailers to collect the sales taxes that small businesses must recover after making a sale.
View ArticleNew program addresses insurance industry demand
Delgado Community College and the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana are partnering to launch a program for students interested in careers in the insurance industry.
View ArticleNew schooling focuses on coastal erosion
The Louisiana Board of Regents today approved graduate certificates in coastal engineering and coastal science. Both courses will be offered online beginning in spring 2015.
View ArticleNOLA health system donation boosts Medifund goals
LCMC Health has donated $150,000 to support Greater New Orleans, Inc., and the Medifund, a new statewide initiative to spur destination healthcare and research.
View ArticlePort continues talks to bring in power plant
Southern Natural Resources, LLC is interested in developing a natural gas-fueled power plant on port property.
View ArticleMarch sees motorcoach, oil and gas transactions
New Orleans-based All Aboard America! Holdings, Inc. once again expanded its reach, while Netherlands-based Frank’s International agreed to acquire Lafeyette-based Timco Services.
View ArticleBounce House investment boosts April M&A activity
Space Walk Interactive of Kenner, the nation’s largest inflatable rentals company, announced the acquisition of Grand Central Bounce House of Nashville, Tennessee.
View ArticleLangenstein Center aims to attract new tenants to River Ridge
Construction on a 47,214-square-foot shopping center on the busy intersection of Jefferson Highway and Sauve Road is underway, with the goal of attracting higher-end tenants to the affluent community...
View ArticleNew Orleans tech community flirts with European interest
Greater New Orleans, Inc., along with local digital media, tech and startup leaders, are pushing the city’s viability as the country’s next technology and startup center for new companies and...
View ArticleCanal Street hotel sells to Florida group
The New Orleans hotel and lodging market continues to draw the attention of outside investors, as another downtown hotel property has changed hands.
View ArticleNew program fast tracks workforce training courses
Greater New Orleans, Inc. and the Louisiana Department of Education are partnering to offer a Supplemental Course Academy Open Enrollment Pilot process to diversify course offerings for students.
View ArticleHibernia Bancorp reports higher income, earnings in 2015
Hibernia Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Hibernia Bank in New Orleans, reported an increase in net income in 2015 mostly because of additional loans throughout the year.
View ArticleRenovation Report: Hilton St. Charles goes from old-world charm to modern...
Built in 1926, the Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue is known for its glamorous interiors and historic charm, and the architects’ primary focus was to maintain the unique qualities of the building.
View ArticleJPMorgan Chase donation aims to spur small business growth
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has donated $1 million in hopes to spur the growth of small businesses and help New Orleans residents in finding high quality jobs through enhanced workforce training.
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