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Louisiana tops Botox injections per capita in NavMDs study
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NavMDs’ new state-by-state analysis finds Louisiana has the most Botox injectors per capita, while the South Atlantic accounts for 30% of the nation’s annual neuromodulator injections.
New Orleans rolls out 2026 Halloween calendar
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New Orleans has announced a citywide 2026 Halloween slate running from mid-October through Halloween weekend, led by the free Krewe of BOO! parade on Oct. 24 and family events, ticketed parties and museum programming across the city.
Commercial metal buildings gain ground across industries
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Commercial metal buildings are being used in more business, industrial and agricultural settings as designs become more flexible, durable and adaptable.
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.
ITI Technical College tops Louisiana in Georgetown ROI rankings
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Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce ranked ITI Technical College No. 1 in Louisiana for 10-year return on investment, with strong placement nationally among associate degree colleges.
QMS2GO joins Louisiana supplier accelerator
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QMS2GO has been selected for the 2026 Source Louisiana Accelerator Program, a six-month supplier readiness program powered by Blue Wave and delivered with Louisiana Economic Development.
Industry groups to unveil new global meetings initiative in New Orleans
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Prevue Meetings + Incentives and Caesars Entertainment will announce a new industry-wide effort in New Orleans on Aug. 3 aimed at recognizing the professionals behind meetings and events worldwide.
RITA sets 2026 self-directed IRA conference for New Orleans
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The Retirement Industry Trust Association will bring its fall conference to New Orleans on Oct. 28-29, 2026, with sessions on retirement-plan regulation, operations and compliance.
Louisiana cypress trees remain vital to swamp ecology and culture
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Louisiana’s cypress swamps are doing more than shaping iconic scenery.
Tony's Fencing warns Louisiana families to check gates and pools before school starts
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is urging Northshore homeowners to inspect gates, fence gaps, pool barriers and driveway visibility as the school year begins.
Riess LeMieux opens registration for fifth annual Blueprint Conference
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Riess LeMieux has opened registration for the fifth annual Blueprint Conference, set for Oct. 29, 2026, at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel.
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.
New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency AC calls are surging in the summer heat
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New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency air conditioning repair calls have jumped across Greater New Orleans as temperatures and humidity climb in July 2026. The veteran-owned HVAC company says commercial properties are seeing the most…
Valerie Barrilleaux joins Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty
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Award-winning Realtor Valerie Barrilleaux has joined Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty in New Orleans, adding more than 13 years of experience in the Greater New Orleans market.
ECN sets three fall 2026 conferences on refinery transition and orphan wells
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Energy Conference Network has announced three fall 2026 conferences in Long Beach, Houston and Pittsburgh focused on California refinery decommissioning and orphan, idle and marginal wells.
New Orleans Brick Co speeds reclaimed brick shipments to 48 hours
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New Orleans Brick Co says it can ship reclaimed brick and stone nationwide within 48 hours, a faster turnaround that matters as summer construction projects hit peak demand.
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.
QMS2GO wins 2026 Hermes Gold for AI-native manufacturing quality platform
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Louisiana-based QMS2GO won a 2026 Hermes Creative Awards Gold for its AI-native quality management platform for U.S. manufacturers.
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.
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