Office Of Homeless Services and Strategy Provide Updates On Tchoupitoulas Encampment Closure
NEW ORLEANS — The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services and Strategy (OHSS) Director Nathaniel Fields today provided updates on OHSS’ weeklong efforts to close one of the city’s largest homeless encampments on Tchoupitoulas Street under the Pontchartrain Expressway. The Tchoupitoulas Street encampment was officially closed and fenced off Friday, Nov. 17, and the area is now being patrolled to stop trespassers. As of today, 31 people have been housed from the Tchoupitoulas encampment, while five
New Orleans Police Department Yields Impactful Results with New Crime Fighting Initiative
NEW ORLEANS – NOPD Second and Sixth Districts have yielded significant results in recent weeks by implementing a new initiative in proactive policing. On August 13, 2023, the two districts began the first phase of the 680 and 280 Series. The program is a multi-week overtime detail deployment that combines resources between the districts. The mission is to attack criminal activity head-on versus in a responsive mode by using patterns provided by the NOPD Analytics Division and each
New Orleans BioInnovation Center granted funds to pilot diversity program in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship
Investment from JPMorgan Chase will help launch program in partnership with Xavier University of Louisiana NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 6, 2023) —New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) in conjunction with Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) announced today the receipt of $495,000 in grant funding from JPMorgan Chase & Co. The investment will be used to launch the Advancing Diversity in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship project, aimed at increasing access to capital for people who historically are underrepresented
SBEDF selected to receive prize from GNOF’s Next 100 Years Challenge
St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation awarded $40,000 from the Greater New Orleans Foundation to help secure larger funding opportunities for the Parish ST. BERNARD PARISH, LA – Earlier this year, the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) was invited by the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) to pitch its vision for a more resilient St. Bernard while competing in GNOF’s Next 100 Years Challenge. SBEDF presented a wish list of projects that would significantly improve the parish’s
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Announces 'Think Local' Campaign, Set to Kick Off Shop Small Season in 2023
New Orleans, October 20, 2023 – The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce is excited to unveil its latest initiative, called 'Think Local,' which supports locally owned businesses and recognizes their impact on our city's economy. The campaign is set to commence on October 30th, just in time to encourage the community to shop, dine, and experience the unique services offered by small businesses during this holiday season. "Small, locally owned businesses are the backbone of our community. They drive
NORLI Announces Leadership Class of 2024
Leaders look to advance Southeast LA through regionalism, inclusion, and nonpartisanship with year-long intensive program. The New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI) has selected 55 individuals to participate in its annual Regional Leadership Program. NORLI, which is recognized as a preeminent organization for educating and connecting leaders from across the parishes of Southeast Louisiana, has brought together some of the most influential and dynamic leaders in the region to discuss key
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