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GNO, Inc. CEO Michael Hecht to Step Down in 2027; Organization Announces Leadership Transition

June 20, 2026 • News • 8

GNO, Inc. announced that CEO Michael Hecht will step down in 2027, transitioning to an emeritus role. This major leadership shift at New Orleans’ primary economic development organization signals a potential redefinition of its influence over local private-sector projects and real estate investments. The move by Hecht, who is highly regarded for directing regional economic-development [&hellip
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Glomar Minerals Names Greater New Orleans a Finalist for Critical-Minerals Plant

June 20, 2026 • News • 75

Glomar Minerals and Cobalt Blue Holdings have announced that two sites in the Greater New Orleans area are among the final contenders for Project Infinity, a planned U.S. commercial-scale critical-minerals processing facility. This development could lead to significant job creation and industrial investment in the Gulf Coast region. The companies revealed that they have narrowed [&hellip
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Bayou Phoenix Developers Pursue City Funds and Advance Private Financing for Former Six Flags Site in New Orleans East

June 19, 2026 • News • 133

Bayou Phoenix developers are making strides with their redevelopment plans for the former Six Flags site in New Orleans East, a 227-acre area. The privately-led project aims to transform the site with a projected $500 million master plan, combining both private and public funding. Currently, developers are working with a banking partner, estimating that $300 [&hellip
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Historic Gravier Street Buildings Set for Boutique Hotel Conversion

June 18, 2026 • News • 343

A permit filed for a $4.24 million renovation aims to convert four historic buildings at 518–526 Gravier Street into a nine-suite boutique hotel in New Orleans’ Central Business District. This adaptive-reuse project introduces a new hospitality option to the area, as detailed in a CityBusiness report on June 18, 2026. The permit lists Reeves Construction [&hellip
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Tallest Buildings in New Orleans: Place St. Charles

June 18, 2026 • News • 102

Place St. Charles, the office tower at 201 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans’ Central Business District, is one of the tallest buildings in New Orleans and Louisiana. The tower rises about 645 feet and is commonly listed as a 53-story building, placing it just behind Hancock Whitney Center in the city’s skyline. Completed in [&hellip
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GNO, Inc. Relaunches WorkNOLA.com to Boost Regional Hiring

June 18, 2026 • News • 142

Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) has officially relaunched WorkNOLA.com, unveiling a redesigned job platform aimed at connecting job seekers with over 1,000 regional employers. This full redesign, which launched on June 11, 2026, markets itself as the region’s largest private-sector talent portal, drawing tens of thousands of users monthly. The updated WorkNOLA platform, accessible [&hellip
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NOCC Trainees Complete Tiny House for Thrive New Orleans

June 16, 2026 • News • 199

New Orleans Career Center (NOCC) trainees have finished construction of a 288-square-foot tiny house, formally handing over the keys to Thrive New Orleans on June 11, 2026. This marks the completion of a privately led workforce-training project, designed to address skilled labor shortages and provide transitional housing. The tiny house, featuring one bedroom, a closet, [&hellip
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Apartmentalize Conference Set to Boost New Orleans Real Estate Scene

June 15, 2026 • News • 249

The National Apartment Association’s flagship event, Apartmentalize, is set to make a significant return to New Orleans from June 17–19, 2026. Held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the event is expected to draw more than 11,500 rental-housing professionals and will feature over 100 educational sessions, a trade exposition with 600+ suppliers, and celebrity [&hellip
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Trader Joe’s to Open Uptown New Orleans Store on June 12

June 14, 2026 • News • 300

Trader Joe’s is set to open a new 9,785-square-foot store in Uptown New Orleans at 2428 Napoleon Avenue, on the corner of Freret and Napoleon. The store will celebrate its grand opening on June 12, 2026, adding over 50 jobs and boosting local retail activity. This opening marks a notable entry into the Uptown grocery [&hellip
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Walmart and Wing Expand Drone Delivery to New Orleans

June 12, 2026 • News • 275

Walmart and Wing have announced that New Orleans is among the seven new metro areas selected for their latest drone-delivery expansion. This development comes as the companies opened a waitlist for customers in the area, signaling a forthcoming shift in how local last-mile deliveries are conducted. The joint initiative between the retail giant Walmart and [&hellip
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