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Newell broadcasts LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 1,200 business leaders are coming together with one purpose: to celebrate the economic success of our region.

This hour, Newell is joined by Ray Gregson, CEO of the River Region Chamber, to give workforce, economic, and education updates from the River Region.

Then, Leah Irons, GNO Inc. 2025 Board Chair representing Chevron, and Kim Boyle, GNO Inc. 2026 Board Chair representing Phelps Dunbar, join the show to talk about the region experiencing renewed momentum.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 1,200 business leaders are coming together with one purpose: to celebrate the economic success of our region.

This hour, Newell is joined by Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, LED Secretary, to discuss the Amazon data center announcement and Newlab, LED's innovation strategy, give a recap of the past year, give a review of key programs like FastSites and Storyteller, and take a look ahead at 2026.

Then, Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, and Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, join the show to talk about the drop in crime and civic pride.

Newell broadcasts LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 1,200 business leaders are coming together with one purpose: to celebrate the economic success of our region.

This hour, we hear from the hosts and speakers of the GNO Inc. Luncheon presentation, including Mayor Helena Moreno and GNO President & CEO Michael Hecht.

Mayor Helena Moreno speaks at the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, and Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, join Newell LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Greg and Chief Kirkpatrick talk about the drop in crime and civic pride.

Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, LED Secretary, joins Newell LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Susan discusses the Amazon data center announcement and Newlab, LED's innovation strategy, gives a recap of the past year, gives a review of key programs like FastSites and Storyteller, and takes a look ahead at 2026.

Leah Irons, GNO Inc. 2025 Board Chair representing Chevron, and Kim Boyle, GNO Inc. 2026 Board Chair representing Phelps Dunbar, join Newell LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

Ray Gregson, CEO of the River Region Chamber, joins Newell LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Ray gives workforce, economic, and education updates from the River Region.

On today's show, Newell addresses a report published by Ben Myers of NOLA.com that details a critical "trickle" in New Orleans' property tax revenue that has left city finances in dire shape.

Then, Newell has on

Mike Thomas, Board Chairman of the Port of New Orleans, and Walt Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, to talk about the great honor of New Orleans becoming the first city in the country to launch America’s 250th anniversary celebrations,

Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation and CEO of the Board for Airports Council International, to talk about the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport winning the top customer experience award for the 5th straight year and the $84.5M New Orleans airport road project, which is expected to cut shuttle time in half,

Gordon Dove, Chairman of the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA), to share the latest on their recently completed restoration of the Terrebonne Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) Bird Island, a major nesting area for a variety of colonial waterbird species, such as the Brown Pelican, Louisiana’s state bird,

and Rafael Goyeneche, President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, to discuss Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack stating that the NOPD should remain with roughly 900 officers instead of expanding.

This hour, Newell addresses a report published by Ben Myers of NOLA.com that details a critical "trickle" in New Orleans' property tax revenue that has left city finances in dire shape.

Then, Mike Thomas, Board Chairman of the Port of New Orleans, and Walt Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, join the show to talk about the great honor of New Orleans becoming the first city in the country to launch America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.