BUSINESS
Committed Representation
Suzette and Emile Bagneris have formed a successful partnership in life and law.
The Drive to Give Back
There are two contributing factors to Robert Weinmann’s success — his ability to build relationships and his generosity.
Planning for Success
A local attorney focuses on understanding his clients’ needs and helping them succeed.
A Storied History
New Orleans has always been a city steeped in stories. From its crumbling walls in the French Quarter to its graveyard “Cities of the Dead” to cannons on the Chalmette Battlefield, the tales that inhabit New Orleans are as rich and diverse as the city itself.
Simple Mission
Michael Holmes opens clear communication channels for radiology patients.
Delivering on Expectations
Building trust in client relationships comes down to simple honesty.
A Plan to Grow UNO
As the president of the University of New Orleans, John Nicklow, PhD, champions the university for students and the city alike.
Germ Warfare
A local businessman promotes a new system to combat viruses and bacteria.
Downtown Living: June 2017
Cooking: Simplee Gourmet Covington kitchen boutique and cooking school Simplee Gourmet recently opened a second location in the South Market District, occupying 3,000 square feet of the new residential and commercial building, The Beacon.
A Fight-to-Win Strategy
Palazzo Law Firm combines trial experience in personal injury and criminal defense law.
All in the Preparation
Attorney Michael S. Brandner, Jr., studies hard to successfully represent his clients.
Leading-Edge Healthcare
Physician leadership is the secret to the LSU Healthcare Network’s success.
Downtown Living: April 2017
Business: Gigsy wins 5th Annual Downtown NOLA Arts-Based Business Pitch
Bruce Betzer and Doug Hammel
These local lawyers help good people in unfortunate situations.
Youth Empowerment on the Run
As executive director of Youth Run NOLA, Denali Lander helps students improve their fitness and their self-esteem.
Prepare for Your Next Move
The first quarter always offers a glimpse into the rest of the year.
Inspired Education
Some heroes are unsung, making their stories all the more worth telling.
More Love, Less Violence
Use social media to spread positive messages to your network.
Putting the Fun in Fundraising
Chad Landry, founder of New Orleans Lympho-Maniacs Cancer Fund, hosts the city’s biggest dance party to benefit local patients.
A Family Affair
Glago Law Firm treats each client as a family member, offering full-service attention every step of the way.
Shiny & New
It’s a new year, with a new president in a new America — make it a year for a new you as well.
Continual Preparation
CPA partners at Kushner LaGraize plan for post-election tax opportunities.
People First
Local IberiaBank president puts employees and communities ahead of profit.
An Election to Remember
Plan ahead so your business can evolve in a new economic environment.
In the Balance
Justin Reese takes efficiency to a new level by balancing three careers in law, sports management and politics.
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Michael Tipton, president of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, advocates for our state’s children.
Aggressive Fight, Compassionate Care
AKD Law takes on the tough cases for injury victims across the region.
Leading-Edge Concepts
Ken Flower, president of Woodward Design+Build, shares the secrets of success.
How to Raise an Entrepreneur
Teach your child the necessary skills to become an entrepreneur, starting early in life.
Honoring the Winners of the 2016 Downtown NOLA Awards
Speaker Bill Masterton will head the ceremony for the five finalists who have renewed and enriched the Downtown New Orleans neighborhood.
One Hot Commodity
Planet Beach CEO, Stephen Smith, invents a way to work out and recover — at the same time.
DDD to Honor This Year’s Downtown New Orleans Virtuosos
Ceremony exalts five finalists who have renewed and enriched the Downtown New Orleans neighborhood.
Cost Innovation in Coordinated Care
Dr. Steven Udvarhelyi is advocating change as the new CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.
Top Biz Picks for 2016
As the 21st century rolls on, the world is changing faster than anybody thought possible. Twenty years ago, computers were heavy, slow machines, just entering the home. Today, almost everyone has a computer in their pocket.
Hands-on Interaction
Sterling Surgical Hospital Administrator Chris Daniel is eyeing the future of healthcare.
Tom Neyhart: Sunshine and Positive Energy
The owner of a solar power company might typically embrace the technology out of passion for clean energy. But at PosiGen, Tom Neyhart is much more in the business of helping people.
The New Addition
Michael Raspanti joins his father Joe at the iconic Raspanti Law Firm.
New Heights in Healthcare
Paradigm Health System’s president shares his secrets to success.
All in the Family
Mark Duncan helps clients navigate delicate family law-related matters through his firm, Davis & Duncan, LLC.
Legal Profile: Planning Is Everything
Meet Carole Cukell Neff, a local estate planner who is an expert in her field.
The Marvel of Mardi Gras
This over-the-top celebration has a rich history that brings in nearly $500 million to the City of New Orleans annually.
Make Yourself at Home
The owner of Red Bean Realty realizes the importance of knowing your client and your inventory.
The Art of Giving Back
Philanthropy not only helps others — it also brings more happiness to your own life.
Less Attitude, More Gratitude
Follow these tips to attract more happiness, success and wealth into your life.
When Ideas Take Off
A local businessman launches a New Orleans-based regional air carrier to connect underserved mid-South markets.
A Tisket A Tasket, Money in My Basket
Set yourself up for a lifetime of prosperity and security with these investing tips.
Preserving the Past
Bill Rau treasures not only fine antiques but also his family’s legacy.
Instant Gratification Nation
We live in a world that is obsessed with instant gratification and funded with debt.
When the Mission Meets the Man
The YMCA of Greater New Orleans has found a spiritual leader in its president and CEO Gordon Wadge.
Building a Strong Foundation
Attorney David Sherman donates his time to bring serious impact to the city.
Operation: Healthcare
LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn understands the business of running a major hospital group.
Building a Better Business
Your end game should always be to grow your company for future profit.
Youth Matters
Founder and CEO of Enriched Schools, André Feigler, seeks to transform guest education.
Path to Prosperity
Melissa Ehlinger leads the charge at the New Orleans Business Alliance.
Game-Changer
GNOF president and CEO Albert Ruesga aims to change New Orleans for the better — one philanthropic act at a time.
Follow Your NOLA
A New Orleans marketing campaign invites locals and visitors alike to discover all that the Crescent City has to offer.
Let’s Go Truckin’
Just two short years ago, the idea of eating from a food truck wasn’t quite mainstream yet.
Pride and Joy
For president and general manager of Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans Jamie Moll, success is all about hard work and a commitment to customer service.
The Business of Giving Back
Help your business by developing the mindset of being a social entrepreneur.
Evolution of Law
New Orleans-based attorneys take an innovative new approach to practicing law.
Lights, Camera, Action!
The young president and co-founder of The Solomon Group, Gary Solomon, Jr., knows how to light up a room.
Trick or Treat
Smart business practices include following these do’s and don’ts of partnerships.
Shelter From the Storm
Mary Claire Landry helps victims of domestic violence reclaim their lives. Romantic and family relationships are ideally about love, but, in some dark cases, emotional abuse and physical violence can take root. And because victims’ lives are so intertwined psychologically and financially with their abusers, escape from these relationships is often difficult.
Eye on the Prize
A local real estate developer, and New Orleans returnee, focuses on community transformation to help the city thrive.
Business Lessons
It’s back to school for kids and back to the basics for business owners.
Man on a Mission
Octavio Mantilla has found a home in the New Orleans restaurant world.
21st-Century Gal
A local Millennial juggles family and work — all while pairing up job seekers with potential employers.
Goal Check-Up
Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made in January? Now is the time to monitor your progress.
The New Era of Super Dads
Show fathers how much you appreciate their efforts to balance work and family this Father’s Day.
Designing a Sustainable Future
Architect and developer Gerald Billes builds up New Orleans.
Supermom’s Modern Mommy Makeover
I’ll be honest — if it weren’t for my nanny, the beds in my home would rarely be made and it would take a day or two before I would be able to clean up the orange-juice spill on the high chair.
Right Direction
Nicole Blair helps create opportunities for a nontraditional workforce.
Woman on a Mission
A local healthcare consultant has far-reaching plans for the Crescent City.
Retiring Rich
Follow these simple tips, and you’ll be well on your way to sipping margaritas on the beach!
Skyward Bound
A local spa owner turns to automation for the ultimate body-bliss experience.
The Business of Love
With some forethought, couples can find success in both business and in marriage
Civic Duty
The Alliance for Good Government takes the guesswork out of elections. Big elections get all the attention. When citizens walk into a voting booth to choose their president, senators or representatives, they typically already have a good idea about the candidates.
Philanthropy Profile: Chloe George
When young New Orleanian Chloe George was in high school at St. Martin’s Episcopal, her family took a trip to Africa. In Mombasa, Kenya, George and her sister Cassidy were moved by the community’s lack of educational resources. “I did some research and decided I wanted to build an elementary school,” said George.
Living a Legacy
Brandon Berger finds flourishing opportunities at home in New Orleans. When Brandon Berger moved back to New Orleans in 2008 to take a role in the family business—commercial real estate development firm The Berger Company—the city was a tough sell.
Top 5 Tips to Sell Your Business
The biggest mistake sellers make is not planning their exit strategy.
Movers, Shakers & Tastemakers: Young Professionals Get Their Philanthropy On
Philanthropy. It is not a word typically associated with young adults.
An Interview with Dr. Karen DeSalvo, New Orleans Health Commissioner
When we talk about healthcare in America, we’re normally talking about things like doctor visits, prescriptions, emergency services, out-of-pocket costs and insurance.
An Interview with José Suquet, CEO of Pan-American Life Insurance Group
Today, Miami is considered the United States’ gateway to Latin America, but throughout much of the 20th century, New Orleans filled that role.
An Interview with Mike Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of SCT Management Services
An old joke goes, “It’s easy to quit smoking. I know because I’ve done it hundreds of times.” Of course, the truth underlying this joke is that it’s really, really hard to quit smoking cigarettes. It’s been said that first-time quitters suffer the same 75% relapse rate as recovering alcoholics and heroin addicts.
NOL Meet + Greet: Tim Williamson
New Orleans native is rooting for the economic future of his hometown
Gary LaGrange
Interview with Gary LaGrange, President and CEO of the Port of New Orleans
EXECUTIVE PROFILE | Interview with Roderick Teamer, Sr.
Director of Diversity Programs and Business Development at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Interview with Karyn Kearny
Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Audubon Nature Institute
Stirling Vision
Stirling Properties CEO Sees Vibrant Future for City’s Commercial Real Estate Market
A Man of Great Tastes
Greg Reggio and The Taste Buds serve up great food and dish out community spirit.
Gulf’s Shallow Waters Provide a Niche for Business
CEO leads largest underwater contractor to three-fold increase in revenue and staff
New CEO of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation Weighs In on Goals and Plans
As the organization’s new CEO, Mark Romig brings a passion for his hometown that will drive an ambitious plan to grow leisure tourism toward the city’s tri-centennial and beyond.
Fair Trade
The restaurant industry’s new CEO brings his practical guidance to the table
The Business Side of Taking Care of People
Warner Thomas on leading the New Orleans region’s biggest hospital
Savoring the Experience
Kevin Kimball helps bring together world-renowned winemakers and chefs for the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
Rolling the Credits
FBT Film and Entertainment acts as a central resource to provide the film industry with everything it needs
A Clean Slate
Clearing clutter from your office can help with your finances and give you peace of mind
Harvesting Opportunity
David Guidry’s family farm sowed the seeds for a successful business
Hales Yeah!
For this lifelong Saints fan, overseeing the marketing initiatives for the franchise is a dream come true
Great Gaines
Ochsner recognizes a shift in health care and brings in a new executive to help lead the way
In the Black (and Gold)
Saints fans show their true colors and it pays off for retailers
Homegrown Idea
A local nonprofit corners the farmers’ market and strengthens community at the same time
Toxic Drywall
Retaining a lawyer is the first course of action for homeowners who have tainted wallboard
One Bright Bulb
The CEO of Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States has mastered the industry she loves
Bridging the Digital Divide
GNO, Inc. helps three cutting-edge companies open offices in New Orleans
For Love of Country
Cuban-American attorney George Fowler III has found success in New Orleans while supporting the people of his homeland
The Reitz Stuff
Holding down insurance costs is a priority for the president and CEO of BlueCross BlueShield
Flower Power
Woodward Design+Build has blossomed under the direction of its dynamic president
Bright Lights, Big Easy
Broadway comes to New Orleans and theatergoers find an embarrassment of riches
Lucky Dogs
Our four-legged friends get the royal treatment all over town now that day-care businesses are booming
The Roosevelt’s New Deal
The glitz and glamour of a historic hotel gets restored with a multimillion-dollar makeover
A Culinary Ambassador
Chef John Folse is known the world over as an authority on Cajun and Creole cuisine
Got (Local) Milk?
Louisiana’s Kleinpeter Farms Dairy gives its cows and its customers only the best
The Sweet Life
The owner of Bittersweet Confections turned her love of chocolate into a dream job
Going Green
More local companies are selling eco-friendly products, as a way to help the planet and their bottom line
Cutting-Edge Care
Humana is a pioneer in the health insurance industry and division president Jeff Fernandez is proud of that
She’s Got the Look
Kerry Bruno’s boutique, Azby’s, carries clothing for all ages and personalities
Up to the Challenge
The president and CEO of GNO Inc. is planning to make Louisiana more business-friendly
Cornerstone of the Community
Ochsner Hospital is fundamentally important to New Orleans, and CEO Pat Quinlan wants to keep it that way
Bank On It
Capital One’s Steve Hemperley believes New Orleans is impervious to recent fluctuations in the economy
Star Treatment
Besides the dress of your dreams, you’ll find full-service styling services at Red Carpet
Living in a Landmark
Sumptuous style returns to Canal Street in the form of luxury condominiums
Saints and the City
Rita Benson LeBlanc does double duty by supporting both the team and the city she loves
Nature Preserver
Self-described “zoo-keeper” Ron Forman runs Audubon first and foremost for the kids
Your Go-To Guy
If there’s something you need to know about real estate, Arthur Sterbcow is the man to ask
The Lights Are Bright in Broadmoor
Residents are moving back to their beloved neighborhood
Home Sweet Home
Ritz-Carlton GM Myra deGersdorff wants guests to feel as comfortable in New Orleans as she does
A Movable Feast
Joyce Godbold creates a sensation with the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
Long-Distance Affair
As president of AT&T Louisiana, Bill Oliver has found the perfect career match
Biloxi Boomtown
New Orleans’ cousin on the coast is a resort destination for gamblers and families alike
Shell and High Water
New Orleans native Frank Glaviano is proud that his company has stood by his hometown
Who’s Your Crawdaddy?
“Whether you’re talking about Gulf seafood, Creole tomatoes or Ponchatoula strawberries, locals supporting local products is what helps make our economy strong,”
Giving Back to Your Alma Mater
Alumni donations are vital to colleges and a great way to give back to the campus community. Some simple planning can maximize the benefits for everyone.
The Whole Package
Harrah’s ranks in the top 100 of world-class hotels, making it a brand-new classic
Do You Have Enough to Cover Health Care Costs During Your Retirement Years?
When creating a nest egg to provide for retirement, many people underestimate a crucial retirement expense: health care.
Blue-Ribbon Panel
A coalition of health care providers intends to reform health care in Louisiana
Streamline Your Business With Online Business Banking
Changing banks or even banking processes can be a serious decision for small businesses.
In the Company of First Responders
The little-ambulance-service-that-could did— while saving lives every step of the way
Strengthening Your Financial Portfolio through Asset Allocation and Diversification
In order to be successful in reaching your long-term financial goals, it is best to implement a varied approach that considers both strategic asset allocation and diversification.
Makin’ Groceries
By focusing on customer service and local products, Rouses intends on being a Louisiana favorite
A Retirement Plan For Business and Personal Needs
Business owners work hard to manage their company—overseeing operations, cultivating sales and setting longterm strategies.
Exchanging Vows After Retirement
Financial considerations around marriage in your retirement years
Hail Cesar!
A true community leader, Cesar R. Burgos works to bring New Orleans back—better than ever
Buying a Home Away From Home
Vacation homes in the top 30 markets have risen in price by 120 percent in the past five years, nearly twice the increase for primary residences, according to Fiserv Lending Solutions.
Recipe for Success
Solid friendships plus chef experience equals two flourishing restaurant chains
A New Environment for Investors
Investors may benefit from one thing that every kid knows: Whoever owns the ball sets the rules. When it comes to the U.S. financial system, the Federal Reserve owns the ball. Therefore it pays for investors to know the rules the Fed is imposing on the American economy.
Many happy returns
A Harrah’s executive comes back to spread the word that New Orleans is ready for business
Successful Sabbatical Strategies for Business Owners
How you can make your dream of a sabbatical a reality
The talk of war
Museum hosts WWII conference that brings together historians and veterans
Heart of the home
The kitchen is the gathering place of the house, so it’s important to get the renovation right
Giving Back
Scott Howard of Regions Bank lends his talent and vision to a city full of opportunities
Short Term Investing of Your Working Capital
With a challenging business climate and rising interest rates, business owners should consider the management of working capital a top priority.
Discussing Wealth With Your Children
How can you make sure your children and grandchildren get the right messages regarding responsible financial management?
Use Your Home for Financial Flexibility
For the more than 76 million individuals born in the United States between 1946 and 1964, planning ahead can become a much more challenging task as parents age and children enter college.
Women-Owned Businesses Shine
Women business owners are having a greater impact than ever on the nation’s economy.