Westbank Business Showcase - Success !!!
The Algiers Community Foundation and Algiers Economic Development Foundation would like to say “Thank You” to all the participants who made our 2009 Westbank Business Showcase Presented by Ochsner West Bank such a success! Also a big “thank you” to our sponsors and donors:
It’s anchors aweigh for the Federal City
Saturday, September 19, 2009
A new campus is taking shape at Algiers base. (Times Picayune Westbank Bureau - Saturday, September 19, 2009 by Paula Purpura). The transformation of the Naval Support Activity in Algiers into a federal campus for military, government and private agencies is solidly under way with the footprint for the national headquarters for Marine Forces Reserve, the project’s [...]
Lakewood Golf Course Gets Its Swing Back!
Monday, March 2, 2009
By C.J. Lin | West Bank bureau: After teetering on the verge of bankruptcy in 2003, closing in 2005 and sustaining heavy damage in Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Gustav, Lakewood Golf Club will reopen to the public today after $9 million in renovations. The golf course is the first phase in a $200 million plan to [...]
Old Algiers RiverFest Silent Auction
Fri, Feb 5, 2010
Old Algiers ReverFest™ will hold its annual Preview Party & Silent Auction on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Mardi Gras World and invites you to be a donor. This event will feature traditional jazz, including a guest performance by New Orleans’ own Allen Toussaint, an unveiling of the official 2010 Riverfest™ poster by renowned artist Margaret [...]
Free Computer Classes at Hubbell
Sat, Nov 7, 2009
Hubbell Library is now offering free, one-on-one basic computer classes. The classes are by appointment only, and can be scheduled for your convenience by calling Rachel Bailey at the library, 366-0657. When calling, please let her know what you would like help with, so she may prepare for your specific needs. Whether it’s setting up [...]
Tax Incentives Stimulate Algiers Artists
Sat, Oct 3, 2009
A year ago, 29 state-designated cultural products districts began offering a package of tax incentives that formalized use of the arts and artists to generate economic activity. Two of those districts are located in Algiers, the Federal City, Tunisburg, Algiers Point Cultural District and the Old Algiers Cultural District. Click here to view the cultural [...]
Member Profile - Thomas Travel & Cruise
Fri, Oct 2, 2009
Thomas Travel & Cruise, back on General DeGaulle Ave. “Getting back has been a long & difficult struggle” said owner, Darlene Thomas. “Katrina blew the roof off of our office building. Our original staff did not return to the city after Katrina. We ran our office from an Atlanta location for the 6 weeks that [...]
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STUDENT, SCHOOL AND DISTRICT GAINS RESULT IN ALL-TIME HIGHEST STATE PERFORMANCE SCORE
Almost 80% of Louisiana public schools showed increases; almost 50% met 2009 Growth targets.Baton Rouge, La. - When Louisiana set its 10-year accountability goal at 100 in 1999, policy makers were unsure about how quickly the state could achieve that goal. In fact, the state had not administered a student assessment prior to setting the goal. (more…)
City Council to Receive Presentation on Tax Appeal Recommendations
At its next regular Council meeting on Tuesday October 20th, the City Council will receive a formal presentation from Frilot, LLC, of recommendations in connection with the 2010 tax appeals for Orleans Parish.
New Hotel in Algiers
Developers are poised to purchase a derelict property on Gen. de Gaulle Drive and build an extended-stay hotel, a restaurant and office space. Demolition of the buildings in the 3000 block of Gen. DeGaulle is expected to begin by September. A four-story, 124-room Value Place hotel, estimated to cost $7.5 million, will take its place. The new hotel is scheduled to open by May.Abandoned Pools
Abandoned pools are a serious health threat, especially for the children of New Orleans. The City’s enforcement agencies have been prosecuting abandoned pools since Hurricane Katrina. However, for the first time Code Enforcement is initiating a comprehensive campaign to address all abandoned pools in the City. Seven of the pools that have gone to hearings are located on the West Bank of District C. If you know of more blighted pools, please call it in to the 311 hotline for a reference number and follow-up with
our office as well. For a list of the abandoned pools identified, Click here for more information.
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