Building Real Connections in Business: Why Networking Alone Won't Get You There  Thursday, May 10, 2012  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Jones Lang LaSalle Building 1515 Poydras St., 5th Floor Conference Room New Orleans, LA 70112 (Click address for map) Registration & Networking ~ 11:30 a.m. - Noon Program ~ Noon - 1:00 p.m. Superficial networking activities, alone, are not ... Read More

New Orleans Event Offers Support for Expansion into Emerging Markets; OPIC Projects Supported 12,000 Jobs in Region Since 1971 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses in the U.S. Gulf region will have an opportunity to learn how to gain access to lucrative emerging markets overseas with the support of the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, the Overseas Private ... Read More

Shopping for Mother’s Day? Graduation? Or just for fun? Don’t miss out on this great way to support your favorite non-profit! Thanks to Sydna Barocco, board member and JPPSS teacher, all proceeds will go to support scholarships for Jefferson Parish students. YOU’RE INVITED TO A SILPADA JEWELRY PARTY! Shop and chat while browsing Silpada’s newest jewelry designs! Thurs., April ... Read More

On May 8, 2012, the Raising Cane's restaurants located in Marrero and Harvey will donate 15% of their net sales to the West Jefferson Hospital Foundation. In order to help raise money for this cause, you can visit either store on May 8 and mention the West Jefferson Hospital Foundation when you order. The participating restaurants are located at 4817 Lapalco Blvd. in Marrero ... Read More

(Avondale, LA) - The Esplanade invites local businesses to Business Palooza, a resource and networking event, taking place Thursday, April 26th on the upper level of the mall near the Macy's entrance. This event will allow business owners the opportunity to build beneficial relationships and access resources designed to enhance their companies.   Seminars presented by ... Read More