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AEDF 2012 Annual Luncheon

AEDF will host another exciting Annual Business Luncheon Tuesday, July 10th.  The annual event is AEDF’s most premier networking event that mobilizes business owners, community leaders and elected officials around innovative economic development initiatives and topics. The event will also serve as an installation for AEDF’s next Board President, Board of Directors and Advisory Board [...]

Sneak Peak: Bounce de Lis

Over the last three months, Nick and Darci Reggio, owners of Bounce de Lis, have worked around the clock to transform 3,200 sq.ft. of Algiers commercial space into a kid and adult friendly “inflatable headquarters.”  Located in a corner suite at 4001 General DeGaulle Drive, Bounce de Lis will offer private indoor kids parties with [...]

Algiers Welcomes Subway at Federal City

Subway Restaurant, a leading restaurant chain throughout the world, is among the many establishments adding their presence to Federal City’s blueprint. A ceremonial grand opening took place for Subway at Federal City Saturday, April 21st. Several community and businesses leaders joined franchisees Gregory Johnson and Godfrey Perriott at the event, including New Orleans City Council [...]

City to Host May Business Session in Algiers

In an ongoing commitment to provide businesses with valuable information and resources, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Office of Economic Development continues to host a series of Business Information Sessions in each City Council District. A meeting will take place in “District C” at Delgado Community College West Bank Campus Wednesday, May 16 at 6:00 pm.  The [...]

Grand Opening: Subway at Federal City

FEDI LLC, Announces a New Subway Restaurant in Federal City and Grand Opening FEDI LLC Subway Restaurant is a franchisee of Doctor’s Associates of Milford, CT and is internationally known around the world. We are one of the largest restaurant chains in the world. Our Subway Restaurant serves a health variety of menu items all [...]

Urban Design Training April 24th

Foundation for Louisiana is proud to host its first training on the Citizens’s Guide to Land Use and Urban Design on April 24th from 6 o’clock PM to 8:15 PM at the American Red Cross Southeast LA Chapter Building, 2640 Canal St.  This training will help residents become experts in land use planning and urban [...]

May 2nd Mixer at Tulane Heart & Vascular Clinic

Tulane Heart & Vascular Clinic will host the next AEDF Business Mixer Wednesday, May 2nd.  Please come out to meet the clinic’s physicians and staff while networking with colleagues as well as business and community leaders.  The mixer will take place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the clinic (inside St. Luke’s Medical Center), [...]

Wednesdays on the Point 2012 Announced

As New Orleans’ active festival season ramps up, we are pleased to announce that First NBC Bank has returned as the title sponsor for this year’s AEDF Wednesdays on the Point. This year’s riverfront concert series kicks off Wednesday, June 6th and will continue every Wednesday through July 25th—including a special 4th of July concert. [...]

AEDF President Named Leader in Law

AEDF President Christopher Kane was recently honored among New Orleans City Business’ 2012 class of leaders in law. Chris, a partner at Adams & Reese, LLP, plays a significant role in leading AEDF’s vision to be a leader and stakeholder in economic development in Algiers and throughout the Greater New Orleans Region.

Crescent Towing Returns to Algiers

If you haven’t noticed, Crescent Towing has been absent from Algiers for the past several months.  The tugs are still there, but the offices and warehouses have been removed to make way for an improved and remodeled look.  Prior to hurricane Katrina, Crescent’s offices and shop facilities were located on a large barge at the [...]