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That 1 Painter opens New Orleans franchise with local owner Adam Broussard
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That 1 Painter New Orleans says franchise owner Adam Broussard is bringing a more professional painting experience to homeowners and businesses in the city.
Reliant Mortgage lands on 2026 Inc. 5000 list
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Reliant Mortgage LLC, a veteran-owned lender based in New Orleans, ranked No. 1099 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 after posting 313% three-year revenue growth.
Assurance Financial launches nonprofit to expand community giving
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Assurance Financial has launched Assurance Cares, a new nonprofit aimed at scaling the mortgage lender’s philanthropy across its nationwide footprint.
Louisiana weather puts year-round strain on HVAC systems
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Louisiana’s heat, humidity, storms and sudden cold fronts can shorten HVAC life and reduce indoor comfort if systems are not maintained.
Crescent City auction puts Rodrigue, Slonem works up for bid Sept. 10-11
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Crescent City Auction Gallery will hold a two-session Important Estates Auction on Sept. 10-11 in New Orleans, featuring works by Louisiana artists George Rodrigue and Hunt Slonem, plus jewelry, furniture and more than 725 lots.
Strickland Brothers opens fifth Louisiana oil change shop in Sulphur
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Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change opened a new shop in Sulphur, Louisiana, marking its fifth location in the state and adding to a network of more than 285 stores across 27 states.
Her Game, Her Future Fest brings 153 young women to LSU New Orleans
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The Marc and Kiki Barnes Foundation drew more than 153 high school and college-aged young women to LSU New Orleans for its inaugural career fest focused on sports, business, media and leadership.
Group transportation becomes a key logistics tool for New Orleans events
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As Greater New Orleans hosts weddings, conventions, festivals, sporting events and airport arrivals, organized group transportation is helping organizers manage traffic, parking and timing.
Assurance Financial ranks No. 85 among Louisiana private companies
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Assurance Financial was named No. 85 on Business Report’s Top 100 Private Companies in Louisiana for 2025, a ranking based on annual revenue.
McKernan, Cottrell plan second annual New Orleans backpack giveaway
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Gordon McKernan and Keyala Cottrell will give away 432 backpacks and school supply kits to New Orleans students on July 25 at the Treme Recreation Community Center.
Advance reservations can ease New Orleans event travel
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New Orleans’ packed calendar of festivals, conventions, games, parades and cruises is driving higher transportation demand across the city.
Chopin Law Firm partners present Louisiana tort reform CLE in Greece
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Phil Lorio and Adam Sanderson of The Chopin Law Firm delivered a one-hour CLE on Louisiana tort reform at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law’s Greece Conference in Spetses, Greece, from June 11-15, 2026. The session reviewed major…
Covington, Louisiana tops Premo Guard’s bed bug hot spot list
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Premo Guard released its first Bed Bug Hot Spot Report, ranking U.S. cities by 12 months of natural bed bug spray purchases rather than exterminator dispatches.
Develop Fulton wins IEDC gold for RYSE Creative Village
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Develop Fulton earned a 2026 Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council for its support of RYSE Creative Village in Atlanta.
Women to Gather for Live Jazz Sound Bath in New Orleans Church
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A women-focused sound bath will bring live New Orleans jazz and sound healing to a restored 19th-century church in the Marigny on Friday, July 3, during Independence Day weekend.
WFS, Urban League of Louisiana and Kindred Futures host Black women entrepreneurship panel in New Orleans
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Women’s Foundation of the South and its partners will convene regional leaders July 1 in New Orleans to examine how Black women entrepreneurship can drive economic security, wealth building and independence amid labor market losses.
Party bus transportation stays in demand for New Orleans group events
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Party bus services remain a common choice for weddings, birthdays, corporate outings and festivals across the Greater New Orleans area as groups look for simpler logistics and coordinated travel.
Swamp tours in Louisiana mix wildlife viewing with wetlands education
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Louisiana swamp tours are being positioned as more than sightseeing, with guided outings in coastal wetlands that teach visitors about wildlife, ecology, conservation and local history.
Louisiana swamps remain a defining force in the state’s identity
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Louisiana’s swamps continue to shape the state’s ecology, history and tourism economy as restoration and education efforts grow across the Gulf Coast.
LumiNicole returns to Hyatt Regency New Orleans for Essence Festival weekend
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LumiNicole is back as the official beauty partner at Hyatt Regency New Orleans for Essence Festival weekend, expanding its guest activation with founder meet-and-greets, product sampling and a VIP relaxation lounge.
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