New Orleans Business Alliance

12/18/2024

Join us this Saturday to celebrate the season and support our participating Homegrown Holidays businesses in Algiers!

The entourage will start at 14 Parishes restaurant at the intersection of Patterson Street and Belleville Street, then continue on Patterson to Verret Street, then up Verret to Eliza Street to Rosetree Glass Studio at the corner of Vallette Street and Eliza Street. From there, they'll return to Verret to continue to Opelousas Avenue, turning right on Powder Street and end at Bargeboard Mercantile & Mill Shop at 530 Powder Street. Park yourself and your kiddos somewhere and wait, or feel free to follow along if you feel like dancing in the street.

Learn more about participating businesses and come ready to for some great last-minute gifts: oldalgiersmainstreet.org/home-grown-holidays.html

12/14/2024

To the people and businesses of New Orleans,

Thank you for your support of the New Orleans Business Alliance in our successful efforts to unite a diverse community of stakeholders to catalyze job growth, create wealth and build an equitable and sustainable economic future for our city.

As part of our ongoing review of NOLABA operations, long-term sustainability, and current economic development efforts and resources in New Orleans, the NOLABA Board of Directors voted to begin transitioning the organization’s initiatives to trusted local partners earlier this week.

This decision, while difficult for our board, staff and partners, represents a positive step toward streamlining economic development, providing greater effectiveness, and ensuring economic development funds are utilized as efficiently as possible with the goal of maximizing the impacts for New Orleans residents and businesses.

We are currently working with multiple economic development partner organizations to transition our initiatives in early 2025 and identify career opportunities for staff. More information regarding the transition of its workstreams will be available on our website in the coming weeks.

NOLABA is immensely grateful to the countless partners who have helped further equitable economic development in the city of New Orleans over the last decade and look forward to a bright and prosperous future under their leadership.

Read more at nolaba.org

12/02/2024

11/28/2024

Join us for Homegrown Holiday on Small Business Saturday!

Discover unique gifts and support local NOLA businesses at the Orleans & N. Claiborne Ave event hosted by Ujamaa from 11am to 6pm. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and festive cheer. Let's make this holiday season extra special by shopping local!

11/21/2024

Small Business Saturday is HERE!

This season, let’s support our local gems like Minted Lounge Nola and many more! Shopping small means strengthening our community and uplifting local entrepreneurs.

Discover unique finds, enjoy personalized service, and make a big impact by choosing small businesses this holiday season.

Need a guide? Check out a list of amazing local businesses to shop at: nolaba.org/business-exchange

Let’s show up and shop local! Tag your favorite small business in the comments below.

11/11/2024

Calling all businesses in Treme, Hollygrove, Gerttown, Gentilly, New Orleans East, Algiers, and the Lower Ninth Ward! This holiday season, be part of a vibrant community movement with the New Orleans Business Alliance’s Fourth Annual Homegrown Holiday Campaign.

Celebrate local pride, attract more customers, and make this holiday season unforgettable for our neighborhoods. Let’s uplift the spirit of New Orleans by supporting the businesses that make our city unique!

📲 Sign Up Here: https://forms.office.com/r/Lhbz8at4st
📸 Or scan the QR code below to get involved!

Together, let’s make this holiday season a !

11/08/2024

On Wednesday, we celebrated the graduation of our 15 Economic Development Ambassadors! These leaders, representing organizations like United Way of Southeast Louisiana, Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, Magnolia Wealth Strategies, a MassMutual firm, ULI Louisiana, and more, spent seven weeks exploring New Orleans' strengths in areas like workforce development, sustainability, logistics, and the small business ecosystem.

Each group presented unique strategies to elevate our city, and we’re excited to see their impact unfold! Huge thanks to The Shop Workspace for hosting and Dine with Myra Jfor the delicious dinner.

Applications open again this Spring—stay tuned!

SCAPE
Stirling Properties
Raintree Children & Family Services
Mathes Brierre Architects
Pixel Dash Studios
ADVI VOTECH
Silver Patons
Oh K Consulting
Cooperation New Orleans

10/31/2024

Last night’s Economic Development Ambassador Program session highlighted the powerful ecosystem supporting New Orleans’ small businesses! We heard from amazing leaders, including NOLABA’s SVP Lynnette White-Colin, Adele London from Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation, Peter Brooks of NewCorp Inc, and Jarrett Woods from JPMorganChase. Their insights and experiences energized us all about the resources and innovation driving local entrepreneurship.

Also, special thanks to Port of New Orleans for the insightful terminal tour and to Boswell's Jamaican Grill for providing a delicious dinner. Partnerships like these are essential in strengthening our community and fueling New Orleans' path forward.

10/31/2024

Join us as we welcome Cloreece Knight from Knight CPA Services 💼. With a wealth of experience in tax strategies and financial management, Cloreece will share tips on managing your finances and maximizing tax benefits for long-term growth.

🗓 November 2, 2024
📍 Lindy C. Boggs International Conference Center
🔗 Register with link in bio

10/29/2024

, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.), Louisiana Economic Development, and New Orleans Business Alliance were thrilled to host executives from Sunrise Foods International at Alabo Street Wharf this week. Sunrise Foods International is a new long-term tenant at that will be investing $28+ million in a new import organic grain facility.

10/28/2024

Are you experienced in nonprofit grant administration and ready to make an impact in New Orleans? NOLABA is looking for a Grants Manager Contractor to drive effective grants management and fundraising.

In this hybrid role, reporting to the CEO, you’ll oversee our entire grants pipeline—from research to reporting. Work flexibly while collaborating with leadership to align grant activities with NOLABA’s mission.

Ready to fuel positive change and growth in New Orleans? Apply today!

Apply to Grants Manager Contractor at HR NOLA in New Orleans, LA.

10/18/2024

Big Update: Soulful Saturday is Here!

We’re switching things up for the Saints game! Since our Saints are playing on Sunday, we’ve moved the fun up a day to bring you Soulful Saturday! Join us for a game-weekend kickoff at The Munch Factory Gentilly on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with live music, free giveaways, and family-friendly vibes.

You don’t want to miss this! RSVP now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1050677583937?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come hungry, bring your Saints spirit, and get ready for an unforgettable Saturday celebration!