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A business news outlet covering economic development, corporate activity, and local business trends in New Orleans and Louisiana.
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- Guest Perspective: Why employees need challenge, not comfortThe article discusses how both burnout and boreout are harming the workforce, arguing that employees thrive with 'supported stretch' challenges that push them beyond their comfort zone without overwhelming them.
- Freedom Intermodal expands New Orleans logistics hubFreedom Intermodal expanded its logistics hub in New Orleans East with a $2.5 million automated bulk liquid packaging facility, integrating packaging, warehousing, and transportation services. The facility leverages the region's access to six Class I railroads and aims to improve supply chain efficiency.
- Unitech relocates New Orleans training campusUnitech Training Academy has moved its New Orleans campus to 201 Evans Road, Suite 400, in Jefferson Parish, offering healthcare training programs. The relocation aims to provide updated learning spaces and support workforce development.
- Inside the major themes of Louisiana’s 2026 legislative sessionLouisiana's 2026 legislative session focused on redistricting, workforce development, and court system changes, with key actions including a new congressional map, expanded workforce programs, and court restructuring that led to legal challenges.
- Delta adds nonstop flight to New Orleans for Packers gameDelta Air Lines added six special nonstop round-trip flights for Green Bay Packers games in the 2026 season, including routes to Atlanta, Boston, and New Orleans, with larger aircraft increasing seat capacity for 10 games.
- Louisiana launches ATV safety task forceLouisiana launches a Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force on June 10 to reduce fatalities and injuries through education, following data showing 500 annual hospitalizations, 100 ICU admissions, and 9-14 deaths from ATV/UTV crashes, with children aged 10-14 most affected.
- FEMA extends New Orleans infrastructure recovery program through 2028FEMA extended the JIRR infrastructure recovery program in New Orleans through 2028, allowing more time to complete drainage, sewer, water, and roadway projects. The extension was supported by local, state, and federal partners.
- AutoZone property in Metairie sells for $4.55MA single-tenant AutoZone property in Metairie was sold for $4.55 million to an institutional buyer through a net-lease agreement. The transaction was handled by SRSA Real Estate and Faris Lee Investments.
- Ranking every NFL stadium by age from oldest to newestThe article ranks all 32 NFL stadiums by age, with the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans as the fourth-oldest, opening in 1975. Buffalo's Highmark Stadium, opening in 2026, is the newest.
- Want some nostalgia? Try one of these nine 50s-themed diners in LouisianaNine Louisiana diners maintain 1950s-style decor, menus, and atmosphere, offering nostalgic experiences with vintage elements like jukeboxes and retro food items.
- Record Gulf Coast exports push U.S. oil inventories lowerU.S. oil inventories fell to a 20-year low as record Gulf Coast exports increased, driven by global demand for alternatives to Middle East supplies. Refineries operated near full capacity, delaying maintenance to capitalize on high prices.
- Top Permits: $11.8M Isidore Newman School restoration leads major construction projectsThe Isidore Newman School's $11.8 million restoration project is the largest construction permit in Orleans Parish, alongside other significant commercial and residential developments in New Orleans and surrounding areas.
- Coquette on Magazine Street to close after 18 yearsCoquette, a New Orleans restaurant known for contemporary Southern cuisine, will close on June 26 after 18 years in business. The restaurant, opened by Chef Michael Stoltzfus in 2008, operated in a historic building that previously housed multiple businesses.
- 25 Louisiana restaurants Guy Fieri filmed for Diners, Drive-ins and DivesGuy Fieri visited a Louisiana smokehouse, Bourrée, during Season 54 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in 2026, highlighting its boudin grilled cheese. He has featured over 20 Louisiana restaurants across 55 seasons of the show.
- Suit: Louisiana data center company infringing on cooling patentsIreland-based patent entities Valtrus Innovations and Key Patent Innovations sued Lumen Technologies for alleged patent infringement related to data center cooling systems. The lawsuit claims Lumen operates infringing facilities in Louisiana and ignored licensing offers.