Promoting Economic Growth

July 8, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City Launches Investment and Job Corridors to Drive Growth in New Orleans East 

NEW ORLEANS – Today, the City of New Orleans announced the launch of the New Orleans East Investment and Job Corridors, a strategic economic development initiative designed to position New Orleans East as the Gulf South’s leading destination for advanced industry, investment, and job creation.  

The initiative is centered on two complementary corridors: 

• Michoud Innovation Corridor - Anchored by NASA Michoud, supporting aerospace, advanced manufacturing, research, technology and innovation.  

• Port and Logistics Corridor – Built around the future Louisiana International Terminal, advancing maritime commerce, logistics, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain industries. 

May 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Host a Series of Virtual Business Information Sessions

The City of New Orleans Office of Economic Development will host a series of three virtual business information sessions. Each of the sessions will provide information regarding how to do business with local, state and federal government agencies.

December 5, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

***UPDATE** CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATES SIGNING OF HISTORIC AGREEMENT AND EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG PARK AND MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

Today, Mayor LaToya Cantrell signed a five-year Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans and Save Our Soul Coalition (S.O.S.C.) to support the redevelopment process for Louis Amstrong Park and Municipal Auditorium. Additionally, Mayor Cantrell issued an Executive Order to establish a Municipal Auditorium and Armstrong Park Revitalization Advisory Committee. The nine-member committee comprised of community members will advise and provide counsel to the Mayor and City Council regarding the development of a Strategic Master Plan for Louis Armstrong Park and Municipal Auditorium. 

September 3, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Highlights its Diverse Business and Economic Base, Unveils Educational NASA Display in Louis Armstrong International Airport

NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Michoud Assembly Facility Lionel Dutreix, New Orleans Aviation Board Chair Judge Michael Bagneris, as well as representatives from the New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA), Greater New Orleans, Incorporated (GNO Inc.), New Orleans and Company and the Office of Congressman Troy Carter to unveil a new educational display in a prominent location at MSY highlighting NASA’s presence at the City’s Michoud Assembly Facility located in New Orleans East and overall highlighting the city’s diverse business and economic base.

August 30, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

PERCY "MASTER P" MILLER NAMED AS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ENTERTAINMENT AMBASSADOR

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by State Representative Candace Newell, Councilman Eugene Green, Director of the Office of Cultural Economy Lisa Alexis, Director of the Office Economic Development Jeff Schwartz, Interim Director of Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy Michael Ince, and several other City leaders to announce Businessman and Music Mogul Percy “Master P” Miller as the City of New Orleans Entertainment Ambassador.  

August 8, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Reminds Businesses of Parklet Permit

The City of New Orleans today announced that it is now accepting applications for the Parklet Permit. The Parklet Permit builds upon the economic development opportunity created by the City of New Orleans’ nearly four-year Pilot Parklet Program that introduced parklets as an innovative means to safely attract customers to bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.