New Orleans Business Alliance’s Post

White Linen Night is right around the corner, and with it, we’re excited to announce the re-launch of our 504ward networking events! Join us on August 3 at 6 PM for the Cool & Connected Party in the newly opened Common House club at 420 Julia St. Come escape the heat while enjoying some truly amazing local art on display. In addition to access to the exclusive Common House, your ticket includes dishes from the social club’s menu, the night’s signature cocktail—a Hibiscus Vodka Lemonade, live entertainment, and air-conditioned restrooms (which we all know is a must-have on White Linen Night!) Tickets are available now on Eventbrite 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gmXVGBmS

We’re excited to be partnering with Downtown Development District of New Orleans and Algiers Economic Development Foundation (AEDF) to co-host an in-person small business funding seminar on Thursday, July 18 featuring a special presentation from Advantage Capital, which has access to $40M to invest through the Louisiana New Markets Job Act. Don’t miss this free info session to hear directly from the local Advantage Capital Team and learn more about how they could help your small business expand, create quality, foster accessible jobs, and spur economic growth within the Downtown community. Funding opportunities are available for businesses with 10 or more employees and approximately $5M in revenue, spanning various industry sectors. See below for details and email Rene Pastorek at rpastorek@downtownnola.com to register!

We enjoyed some great discussion during last week's special NOLABA + ULI Louisiana Real Estate Series event highlighting the impacts of our Black commercial real estate industry! Thanks to everyone who came out to hear from our expert panelists and kick off an amazing weekend of Essence festivities.

A huge loss that will be felt across the New Orleans community and entire state. We extend our deepest condolences to Jackie’s family, friends, and all who were touched by her throughout her impressive life and political career 🙏 

Now hiring! At NOLABA, culture is more than just a tagline—it's the foundation for everything we do and strive for. We're currently looking for a passionate HR professional who aligns with our core values and can help ensure the proper implementation of company strategies and objectives. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gkuaFeEC

Join us as we kick off ESSENCE Festival weekend with a celebration of Black Excellence! Our next Real Estate Breakfast series event, in partnership with ULI Louisiana, will feature some of the most respected leaders in the local commercial real estate industry sharing their experience, expertise, and tips for overcoming market challenges and finding success here. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmshkusb

As the 30th celebration of Essence Music Festival approaches, festival organizers remain focused on continuing to strengthen their ties with the New Orleans community through ongoing engagement with local partners, stakeholders, and businesses. As part of those efforts, they’ve launched the ESSENCE Festival 2024 Sanction Program for Local Minority- and Women-Owned Small Businesses to operate without disruption and free of charge as an official Festival-sanctioned event. While small businesses do not need ESSENCE’s permission to operate during the festival, those selected as part of the Sanction Program will be granted use of its brand/logo and graphics for marketing and promotional purposes. Learn more and apply by Sunday, June 23 at: https://lnkd.in/gXWSTprT