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NORD set to bring in less revenue this year, officials say

The New Orleans Recreation and Development Commission so far this year has raised $273,000 in self-generated funds, less than half the amount raised by this point in past years and another issue its new CEO must contend with when she starts this winter. A drop in athletic registration fees, food...

New Orleans, LA · 18h

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OnPath Credit Union Plans Northshore Headquarters

METAIRIE, La. — OnPath Credit Union has announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters and open a new operational campus in Mandeville, Louisiana. OnPath said the credit union is securing a new location on 5.5 acres to “better serve its growing membership and invest in the communities it calls home.”

Mandeville, LA · 3d

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Family Tradition: How Adler Heritage will carry on the legacy of the Adler’s brand

“Adler’s has been a part of my family and part of New Orleans for more than 125 years,” Tiffany Adler says of the historic fine jewelry and luxury gift shop. “When the retail chapter of the business came to an end, I didn’t want all of that history, the archives, the stories and the traditions, to simply disappear.”

New Orleans, LA · 6d

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After contentious meeting, French Market board replaces three longtime tenants with new shops

The French Market Corporation, which operates six blocks of city-owned land in the French Quarter, voted to replace three longtime tenants during a heated meeting Wednesday that followed months of controversy around the corporation’s new leasing process. Members of French Market Corporation’s board cast their votes after hearing final...

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Vacherie Couple Turns Laundry-Room Hat Hustle Into Swamp Authority Storefront

22140 LA 20, Suite D — Reported Storefront Where Peltiers Opened Business. A custom-hat business that started on a laundry-room table in Vacherie now has its own storefront on LA 20, stocked with apparel, outdoor gear and the kind of personalized headwear that put it on the map. Swamp Authority, owned by Ryan and Montana Peltier, recently celebrated its grand opening at 22140 LA 20, Suite D, marking the next chapter for a brand that began as Da Swamp Hat Co.

Vacherie, LA · 4d

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New Orleans property tax exemptions worth $300 million, BGR says. See the numbers.

New Orleans gives up $316 million annually due to tax breaks for select groups, one public policy watchdog said in a report that comes as City Hall is moving forward with tax increases to shore up its budget. Those property tax breaks – offered to developers, nonprofits, government agencies or...

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SpaceX project in Louisiana raises questions as students prepare for aerospace jobs

Students at Nunez Community College in Chalmette are training for aerospace technology careers through a program that has been in place since 2018, as SpaceX prepares to bring thousands of jobs to Louisiana. “We’ve had this program since 2018 and have trained more than 300 students so far,” said Reggie...

Louisiana · 4d

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OnPath Credit Union Ditches Metairie for 5.5-Acre Mandeville Headquarters

OnPath Credit Union is packing up its Metairie headquarters and heading across the lake, with plans to build a new corporate campus on 5.5 acres in Mandeville. The move is expected to bring roughly 143 employees to St. Tammany Parish, with room built in for future hiring, and OnPath is targeting completion by the first quarter of 2027.

Mandeville, LA · 4d

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New Orleans property taxes going up

The New Orleans City Council uanimously agreed Thursday to a partial roll-forward of property tax millages.

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NAR CEO Nykia Wright: ‘We’ve got to hustle till it hurts’

At the National Association of Realtors' annual fall conference in New Orleans on Friday, Nykia Wright — who is celebrating her three-year anniversary as CEO — reflected on her time leading the trade association for a live recording of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast. The wide-ranging interview,...

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JLL Announces Sale of The Windsor Court

NEW YORK—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced the successful sale of The Windsor Court, a 314-key luxury hotel in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. JLL represented the seller, The Berger Company and Crow Family Holdings, in the transaction. GMB Properties, led by Gayle Benson, owner of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, acquired the asset.

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New Orleans council backs property tax hike: ‘This is probably the most difficult vote’

The New Orleans City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a property tax hike, a move that is expected to raise about $23 million while saving a handful of critical services and programs from the chopping block. The new revenue, primarily for the city’s general fund budget, will cover just a...

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Robinson Carbon to Build $16.3M Biochar Facility

NEW ORLEANS — Robinson Carbon, the carbon products arm of New Orleans-based Robinson Lumber Company, has announced a $16.3 million investment to establish an industrial-scale biochar manufacturing facility at England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana. The project will expand the fifth-generation family business into a new market while creating 42 direct jobs and an estimated 60 indirect jobs in Central Louisiana.

Alexandria, LA · 5d

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Credit Human Names New Commercial Lending Manager

NEW ORLEANS — Credit Human has named Percy Manson commercial lending relationship manager, adding an experienced local banker and community leader to its team serving New Orleans businesses. Manson brings more than 35 years of banking experience, with a career spanning branch management, business banking and commercial lending. “Percy’s...

New Orleans, LA · 5d

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National Wheat Foundation Honors 24 Growers From 10 States

Northwest growers took every national category in the 2026 Wheat Yield Contest. 24 winners across 10 states averaged 146.4 bushels an acre despite a tough, dry year.

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NANO Marks 25 Years of Growth

NEW ORLEANS — NANO Architecture + Interiors is celebrating 25 years in business, a milestone that reflects the firm’s evolution from a small New Orleans startup into a 20-person architecture and design practice taking on several of Louisiana’s major civic and commercial projects. Founded in 2001 by...

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NAR Conference to Bring 10,000 to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Approximately 10,000 real estate professionals from across the country are expected to gather in New Orleans Nov. 6-8 for NAR NXT, the National Association of REALTORS annual conference, bringing a major industry event to the city with a lineup of national speakers, educational sessions and an expo featuring more than 200 sponsors and exhibitors.

New Orleans, LA · 5d

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STRIVE New Orleans Marks 2 Years of Workforce Training

NEW ORLEANS — STRIVE New Orleans, a nonprofit workforce development organization, is marking two years since its relaunch, helping residents prepare for careers in health care and logistics through tuition-free workforce training, professional certifications and ongoing employment support. The organization celebrated the milestone Oct. 29, highlighting how its programs are helping participants overcome barriers to employment and pursue greater financial stability.

New Orleans, LA · 6d

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BGR: 37% of New Orleans Property Value Tax-Exempt

NEW ORLEANS — In 2025, $2.74 billion, or 37%, of New Orleans’ real estate assessed value was exempt from property taxes, according to a Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) report released Nov. 5. The share is likely among the largest nationally. The report updates BGR’s 1996 study, Property...

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