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.  

April 19, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Partners with UJAMAA Economic Development Corporation to Celebrate Completion of Claiborne Corridor Cultural Innovation District Marketplace

 On Wednesday, April 17, the City of New Orleans joined Ujamaa Economic Development Corporation, to celebrate the completion of phase one of the Claiborne Cultural Innovation District (CID), “Backatown Plaza.” The CDI is an area underneath the I-10 expressway along North Claiborne Avenue between Toulouse Street and Orleans Avenue, and phase one stretches from Saint Louis Street to Orleans Avenue. This space is designed to serve as an economic and cultural haven for residents along the Claiborne Corridor.  

February 27, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES FOR HISPANIC ENTREPRENEURS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EL CENTRO, NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES

The City of New Orleans today announced new resources available for entrepreneurs through a partnership with El Centro, a New Orleans-based non-profit fostering the economic mobility of Latinos in South Louisiana by providing culturally competent business and financial coaching in Spanish. These resources include video and text tutorials on how to obtain occupational and sales tax licenses.

January 10, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Selection of Recipients of ARPA Funding for Economic Mobility

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced the organizations selected, through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), for programs that promote economic mobility throughout the community.

The $5 million project, entitled Economic Mobility in Motion: Moving New Orleanians Forward, is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). 

October 30, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces LSU Offshore Wind Consortium Secures EDA Tech Hub Designation to Elevate Louisiana Energy Leadership

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans has joined President Biden and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in announcing a Louisiana State University (LSU)-led consortium, Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind (GLOW) Propeller, as one of only 31 newly designated Tech Hubs positioned to revitalize American manufacturing, create jobs and strengthen U.S. economic and national security within a decade. LSU’s GLOW Propeller was selected from hundreds of applicants from 48 states. 

October 11, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

City Of New Orleans Announces $5 Million For Economic Mobility

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans has released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on Tuesday, Oct. 10 for community-based organizations to develop programs that promote economic mobility.

The project, entitled Economic Mobility in Motion: Moving New Orleanians Forward, is funded by $5 million of the City of New Orlean’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation. Through ARPA, the City of New Orleans has committed $194 million to fund priority projects that meet the needs of residents, strengthen the local social safety net and build a safer, healthier community for the future. The deadline to apply for the available funding is Tuesday, Nov. 21.  A virtual information session will be held for interested applicants on Wednesday, Nov. 1. 

July 13, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SITE CLOSURE OF OLD NAVAL BASE IN BYWATER NEIGHBORHOOD

On Monday, July 11, the City of New Orleans, in partnership with the developer of this property, began to fully secure and close the site of the old Naval Base for redevelopment. Once complete, the redeveloped site will provide 295 housing units and more than 40,000 square feet of retail and commercial space.