In a Network of Lines that Enlace
December 14, 2018
A new liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal and pipeline is planned for Plaquemines Parish, just south of New Orleans
Category: Economy
Four Historic Trees
December 1, 2018
A look into the arguments against the proposed affordable housing development in the Bywater.
The Marijuana Economy – Good for Everyone?
December 1, 2018
Economics is always a tricky subject. When we’re talking about the economic implications of marijuana legalization, things get even trickier. There’s no doubt that states who have legalized marijuana are making money. But who is benefiting from all of that new cash flow? Who gets access to those lucrative new business opportunities? Cannabis Legalization – […]
Gentrification and Tourism: Short Term Rentals in New Orleans
December 1, 2018
In less than a decade Airbnb has changed everything on the rental landscape because of its easy interface and booking transactions.
New Orleans Is the South’s New Tech Hub – But At What Cost?
November 26, 2018
New Orleans has long been known for its food, its culture, and its hospitality. Now the Big Easy is developing a new reputation: as a tech hub.
“Do the Right Thing:” Small Business Saturday
November 20, 2018
Saturday, November 24th, from 10 AM to 7 PM, will be Small Business Saturday, a national Shop Small and Stay Local initiative to bring about encouragement, advocacy, and education to consumers across the Greater New Orleans area.
The Future is Female: Five Local Women-Owned Businesses in the Professional Services Sector
November 1, 2018
Women in New Orleans are a significant cohort in the world of small business. Learn more about several standout ladies in the legal, tech, and financial fields here.
Convention Junction, What’s Your Function?
November 1, 2018
Directors claim that to remain competitive, the Morial Convention Center needs to build an adjoining hotel, which it currently lacks. However, the board also wants to finance the hotel using a combination of incentives and tax abatements from the city, and money from the Convention Center’s fund, which in turn comes from city taxes earmarked for its coffers.
Short Term Rentals Aren’t the Economic Boon They Claim
October 18, 2018
When it comes to short term rentals in New Orleans, don’t believe everything you hear - or read. Several economists have come forward to denounce an often-cited study from the Hospitality Research Center on the positive impacts of short term rentals on the city's economy.
IFPS Conference 2018 – Immigration: Balancing Compassion, Security, and Jobs
October 1, 2018
I recently attended a program, “Institute for Faith and the Public Square” (IFPS) at the New Orleans Theological Baptist Seminary, Leavell Chapel. IFPS is known for tackling many current theological, legal, and philosophical topics with programs on race, sexuality, et al. The event I attended IFPS Conference 2018 – Immigration: Balancing Compassion, Security, and Jobs. […]
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