Biz Talks

Anyone interested in the future of energy in Louisiana is invited to attend a free, three-day event at Tulane’s Uptown campus Nov. 13-15. This week, Biz talks with the executive director of the Tulane Energy Institute and Tulane Center of Energy Law who share what most excites them about the forum, and the state’s future.

In the second part of our conversation with Dr. Sonnier at Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, she shares the organization’s plans for the future, including the conversations they’ve been having, and are continuing to have, with area businesses.

Celebrating 10 years this month, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is an independent source of data and research on early care and education for young children in the state. CEO Libbie Sonnier shares the biggest successes of the past decade – which have put the state in a surprising spot in state rankings nationwide.

When it comes to input on City Park planning, City Park Conservancy President and CEO Rebecca Dietz joins Bobbie Hill, principal of Concordia, share some of the feedback they’ve received, along with when we can expect to see some new additions in the second part of this two-part conversation.

One of the largest urban parks in the country, City Park is one of the city’s brightest jewels. Now halfway through the planning process for the next few decades, City Park Conservancy President and CEO Rebecca Dietz joins Bobbie Hill, principal of Concordia, to discuss how they’re engaging public opinion in new ways in the first part of this two-part conversation.

In the second part of our conversation with Maloz and Trail, we hear about what the Pontchartrain Conservancy is up to and learn more about the status of the lake, along with some of the efforts being made to try and meet the huge need for workforce in coastal restoration.

Simone Maloz, campaign director of the Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coaltion, and Kristi Trail, executive director of the Pontchartrain Conservancy (a member of the coalition) give Biz Talks an update on the state of our coast and what they're doing, and recommending we do, to save it. 

The big game is fast approaching, but there is still time for local businesses and industries to start working on how they're going to capitalize on the worldwide attention the Super Bowl will bring. In the second part of this conversation, members of the Super Bowl Host Committee share what excites them most about the opportunities.

With the Super Bowl coming to New Orleans in less than five months, the pressure is on for the Super Bowl Host Committee to make sure the welcome mat is rolled out. This week, we chat with the stars of Biz New Orleans' September issue, who are all playing crucial positions in making sure the region takes home a big win.

Evan Canzoneri the safety services consultant for LWCC, a private, nonprofit mutual insurance company and the largest workers’ compensation carrier in Louisiana, has spent a decade in risk management and prevention working with businesses across Louisiana.

In this week’s podcast, he shares the best practices and tips he advises to keep you and your company from unnecessary harm. 

Link to step-by-step storm prep guide: https://www.lwcc.com/hurricane-preparedness

Link to free safety resource library: https://www.lwcc.com/resource-category/safety