New Orleans CEO Natasha Cox Named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Forbes has named Natasha Cox, CEO and Owner of Avani Services, to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 List in Education for her work building high-impact team performance improvement solutions and modern training programs for organizations across the country. Headquartered in New Orleans, Natasha has grown Avani into a firm known for strengthening how teams communicate, collaborate, and lead. Avani’s work spans leadership development, executive coaching, curriculum design, and performance improvement solutions
Xstrataflo Celebrates 14 Years in Business and Announces Launch of New Subsidiary, Xstrataflo Global
New Orleans, LA • November 30th 2025November 30 marks 14 years in business for Xstrataflo, formerly known as Kerry Consulting Group. Xstrataflo is a management consulting company focused on helping organizations grow through its consulting division. It also serves as the parent company of subsidiaries Java Drip and Xstrataflo Assets.Owners John R. Kerry, President & Chief Operating Officer, an Army veteran, and author of the new book, Rise | Win | Lose, and Sebastian Fragoso, Executive Vice President, are
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Zero Latency New Orleans Launches Corporate & Private Event Packages for Team Building
Zero Latency New Orleans has officially launched new corporate and private event packages designed for team building, group celebrations, and holiday gatherings. Located in the Warehouse District/CBD at 733 St. Joseph Street, Zero Latency offers the only free-roam, full-body virtual reality arena in New Orleans, where groups can step inside cinematic worlds and work together in real time. Teams move freely in a shared play space (no wires, no tethers), communicating, strategizing, and experiencing
Gulf South Angels Launches Free Quarterly Webinar Series to Help Startups Navigate Key Legal Issues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gulf South Angels Launches Free Quarterly Webinar Series to Help Startups Navigate Key Legal Issues NEW ORLEANS, LA (October 15, 2025) –Gulf South Angels (GSA), the region’s leading angel investor network, has announced the launch of a new quarterly webinar series, The Legal Brief: a Gulf South Angels Webinar Series. The program will feature presentations by GSA’s law firm sponsors, offering valuable legal insight to the regional entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem. The first
Tradition, Culture, History and a little bit of home cooking
Tradition, Culture, History and a little bit of home cookingA wonderful and unique holiday film,PAPA NOEL: The Legacy of the Levee Bonfires documents a tradition steeped in rich history, folklore, food and fire. Audiences are treated to the stories shared by St. James Parish elders and witness first hand the power of a community dedicated to supporting one another and upholding their long stranding tradition. PAPA NOEL: The Legacy of the Levee Bonfires has been airing in this region for the last three
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce & Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy Partner with Keep Louisiana Beautiful
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ashley Hilsman (o) 504-799-4262 ahilsman@NewOrleansChamber.orgNEW ORLEANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & MAYOR’S OFFICE OF NIGHTTIME ECONOMY PARTNER WITH KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL Partnership aims to encourage local businesses in keeping New Orleans clean and beautiful NEW ORLEANS (March 25, 2025) — The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of New Orleans Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy, has joined the Clean Biz Partnership, a program created by Keep
Forge Ahead: The Small Business Guide to Emergency Readiness
In the realm of small businesses, the unexpected looms as an inevitable tide. The difference between those who flourish and those who flounder lies in the strength of their emergency preparedness. This article serves as a blueprint to steer your business through tempestuous times with a methodical approach to crisis management.Identifying and Assessing Threats Every business must start by painting a clear picture of what could go wrong. Pinpointing these threats involves a deep dive into the