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Local Restaurant Grows Creating Jobs
WGNO NewsIt's been a year since Mayor Mitch Landrieu rolled out his Master Economic Development Plan. It includes bringing big business to the city. But Landrieu says smaller locally based businesses serve as the foundation. Nestled in the heart of all that...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Restaurants, Regional Authority, Business, Economy, Business and Finance
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New Orleans Economic Development Plan At Work
WGNO NewsImproving the business outlook in New Orleans has been a focus for Mayor Mitch Landrieu... and so far, local business owners have been taking advantage of some much needed and helpful information. Take a look around New Orleans - and it won't take long...Tags: Regional Authority, Business, Economy, Business and Finance, Real Estate, Politics
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City Council President Opposes Potential UNO-SUNO Merger
City Council President Arnie Fielkow released this statement in response to the Governor’s request to study the effects of merging the University of New Orleans and Southern University of New Orleans into one school to be placed under the University...Tags: Juvenile Delinquency, Crime, Law and Justice, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Continuing Education, Politics
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BR chamber's Miller to head Orleans group
ABC26 NewsA chief executive officer has been named for a new economic development alliance that will work to recruit new businesses to New Orleans. Rodrick T. Miller will serve as the new CEO for the agency known as the NOLA Business Alliance. New Orleans...Tags: Management Change, Heads of State, Politics, Government, Corporate Officers
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Louisiana, Mississippi Economic Competition
Associated PressIn the view of many economists, the national economy is headed for a more upbeat performance in 2011, albeit jobs are expected to grow at a slow rate and unemployment is likely to remain at uncomfortably high levels. Into this scenario step Louisiana...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Louisiana, Executive Branch, Space Programs, California
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Jefferson Highway Overpass Demolition to Result in Major Traffic Impacts
Starting January 8, the Jefferson Highway overpass will close to traffic in preparation for its demolition on January 10. The demolition is necessary to build the new signalized intersection at Clearview Parkway and Jefferson Highway, which is part of the...Tags: Louisiana, Louis Armstrong, Employment Opportunities, Traffic, Politics
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Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $31.3 Million in Restoration and Recovery Grants for Louisiana
ABC26 NewsU.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke visited Louisiana today to hear from local business owners and community members who have been directly affected by the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill. At an economic roundtable in Metairie, La., Locke announced $31.3...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Agricultural Research and Technology, Louisiana, Disasters, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Section of East Bank Levee Closed To Pedestrians and Bicycles
ABC26 NewsA portion of the East Bank levee will be closed to pedestrians and bicycles Thursday, Sep. 9 through Saturday, Sep. 11. No roadway traffic will be affected. The restricted area is located between Laitram Road and St. George Avenue. The closure is needed...Tags: Louisiana, Louis Armstrong, St. George, Business Trips, Travel
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Mayor Landrieu Reports On First 100 Days In Office
ABC26 NewsMayor Mitch Landrieu celebrated his 100th day in office today, a period in which he has begun to transform and restore credibility to city government. The administration has tackled issues from overhauling the procedure for awarding contracts to...Tags: Culture, Employees, Company Privatization, Health, Disasters
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Melancon Blasts Vitter on fiscal policy
ABC26 NewsDemocratic Senate candidate Charlie Melancon is blasting Republican Sen. David Vitter on fiscal policy and Vitter's votes for several Bush-era spending measures. The criticism hits Vitter in an area that has been his strength. Vitter has positioned...Tags: George Bush, Barack Obama, Money and Monetary Policy, Budgets and Budgeting, Elections
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UPDATE: Nucor Moves Ahead With Louisiana Project
ABC26 NewsWith a stale national economy as a backdrop, a decision by steelmaker Nucor Corp. to move ahead with a $3.4 billion project in Louisiana is a major score for the state. The first phase was unveiled last week: a $750 million plant in St. James Parish that...Tags: Disasters, Louisiana, Nucor Corporation, Disasters and Accidents, Metal and Mineral
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Jindal Focused On Political Future
ABC26 NewsThe state's budget troubles haven't made a dent in Gov. Bobby Jindal's campaign and travel schedule as he crisscrosses the country to stump for Republican candidates and heads out across Louisiana to tout his own accomplishments. The rosy picture he...Tags: Louisiana, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Washington (U.S. state), Government Debt
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