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Best Fest: French Quarter Festival On the Horizon: “Looking forward to chairmanship of the New Orleans Chamber”
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Advice: “To those with children: You get 18 summers, so make the most of them.”
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IN YOUR HANDS is the 2023 edition of the New Orleans 500. It’s a new list of influential, involved and inspiring executives for a new year. Last year, our first edition earned accolades, and we thank you for all the positive feedback. As you look through the pages of this new volume, you will continue to see leaders from last year as well as new faces – more than 150, in fact. It is not that anyone was replaced, though, because once you are named to the New Orleans 500, you are always a member of this inspiring group. The New Orleans 500 is more than just an annual publication. The executives and business owners on the list also provide insights and ideas that we feature in a monthly Q&A about the region’s economy, business climate and politics. Each month, we profile one member of the group in the pages of Biz New Orleans. And the 500 has become a go-to resource for our editors and writers, who frequently reach out to members of the list as they research topics affecting the business community. Ultimately, more than just an annual publication, the New Orleans 500 is a
braintrust of great leaders with diverse ideas about how to drive the region forward. If you would like to read what this inspiring group thinks about many topics of interest, I invite you to visit BizNewOrleans.com and click on the Biz 500 tab for a look at all the questions we’ve asked and answers we’ve published. Also of note: We have increased digital access to the publication, so now you’ll be able to find all the New Orleans 500 profiles online. The Biz team did another outstanding job producing this excellent resource, and I appreciate everyone’s hard work over the last year. Please check it out and be sure to email me your thoughts, ideas for people we may have missed, and suggestions for the 2024 edition. Have a great 2023.
TODD MATHERNE CEO and Publisher Renaissance Publishing
KATE HENRY VP of Sales and Marketing (504) 830-7216 Kate@BizNewOrleans.com
JESSICA JAYCOX MAHL Senior Account Executive (504) 830-7255 JessicaJ@BizNewOrleans.com
MEGHAN SCHMITT Senior Account Executive (504) 830-7246 Meghan@BizNewOrleans.com
