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City reflects on economic development successes in 2012 and positive outlook for 2013 January 4, 2013: NEW ORLEANS — As 2013 begins the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Business Alliance hailed the economic development successes of 2012, a year in which the city attracted hundreds of new high tech and retail jobs and drew national accolades as a hub for innovation and business development.
Rob Wollfarth Joins New Orleans Business Alliance Board of Directors
November 14, 2012: NEW ORLEANS — Rob Wollfarth, of the law firm Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, has been selected to the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Business Alliance, the official non-profit organization tasked with leading economic development for the City of New Orleans.
New Orleans Business Alliance and B Lab work with Speaker Pro Tempore Walt Leger to bring new corporate form for social enterprise to Louisiana
June 6, 2012: NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tempore Walt Leger sponsored legislation in the 2012 regular session to create a new corporate form: the Benefit Corporation.
New Era Cap Company Inc. to open flagship location on Canal Street
June 4, 2012: NEW ORLEANS — The largest and fastest growing headwear manufacturer in the U.S. attracted to unique retail opportunities on Canal Street.
Mayor Landrieu and New Orleans Business Alliance Announce Costco to Open Warehouse Club in New Orleans
May 17, 2012: NEW ORLEANS — Costco has agreed to build a brand new, 148,000 square foot warehouse at the 14.7-acre site formerly occupied by the Carrollton Shopping Center.
HGI Relocates Corporate Headquarters to New Orleans
May 9, 2012: NEW ORLEANS — Hammerman & Gainer International, Inc. (HGI) has recently announced that it has established its corporate headquarters in downtown New Orleans.
TCI Expansion Project Launches in New Orleans
January 26, 2012: NEW ORLEANS — Transportation Consultants, Inc. (TCI) forms public-private partnership with the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) to improve rail infrastructure at its New Orleans facility.
New Orleans Metro Area Ranks #1 in the Nation in employment growth and #2 in overall economic growth since 2005
January 18, 2012: NEW ORLEANS — Brookings Institute Study and U.S. Metro Economies Reports release New Orleans metro accomplishments in 2011 and growth predictions for 2012
NOLABA signs Memorandum of Understanding with New Orleans Board of Trade
December 13, 2011: NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Business Alliance Signs a Memorandum of Understanding With The New Orleans Board of Trade to Integrate Maritime Issues Into Economic Development Strategies.
Economic Development Focused on International Interests
December 14, 2011: NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Business Alliance Signs Memorandum of Understanding With World Trade Center New Orleans to Partner on International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
Rodrick Miller, CEO of New Orleans Business Alliance Recognized on Silicon Bayou News’ 100 List
December 5, 2011: NEW ORLEANS — Silicon Bayou News recognizes the top 100 people who have influenced Louisiana’s startup, entrepreneurial, tech, and digital communities.
1031 Canal Street
September 27, 2011: NEW ORLEANS — A proposed 19-story, $70 million building project at 1031 Canal Street at the corner of Canal and Rampart Street, was approved last Thursday by the New Orleans City Council.
KIVA New Orleans
August 29, 2011: NEW ORLEANS — Coalition Supporting New “Kiva New Orleans” Initiative Is First Major Community-Driven Effort With Goal of Bringing More Than $500,000 in Microloans to New Orleans Small Businesses; Includes Good Work Network, ASI Federal Credit Union, Kiva.org, and Generation Louisiana
