Events
Beyond Law Enforcement: Exploring Community-Based Strategies to Make New Orleans Safer
April 22, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) presented the second session of its special Breakfast Briefing series on public...
Lessons from the Data: Current Public Safety Trends and Factors that Influence Them
April 8, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research kicked off its special Breakfast Briefing Series on Public Safety. Session 1 of...
Leading Louisiana into 2022: A BGR Virtual Breakfast Briefing with Gov. John Bel Edwards
December 17, 2021
Today, Governor John Bel Edwards joined the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) for a Virtual Breakfast Briefing to discuss...
Inform Your Vote on the State Constitutional Amendments with BGR’s October 26 Virtual Breakfast Briefing
October 26, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) hosted a virtual Breakfast Briefing featuring a panel discussion on Louisiana Constitutional...
Congressman Troy Carter Discusses Legislative Priorities at BGR Breakfast Briefing
August 18, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research hosted a virtual Breakfast Briefing with newly elected Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter. He...
BGR Participates in Webinar on Federal Pandemic Relief Funds for New Orleans
August 4, 2021
The City of New Orleans has received its first portion of federal pandemic relief funds through the American Rescue...
St. Tammany Leaders Discuss Important Issues Affecting the Parish at BGR Breakfast Briefing
March 24, 2021
Yesterday, the Bureau of Governmental Research kicked off its 2021 Breakfast Briefing Series with “The Vision for St. Tammany...BGR Hosts March 23 Breakfast Briefing with St. Tammany Parish Leaders
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
March 9, 2021
NEW ORLEANS – The Bureau of Governmental Research will host a virtual breakfast briefing titled “The Vision for St. Tammany Parish:...
ICYMI: Watch Replay of Ford Foundation President Darren Walker’s Speech
By Biz New Orleans Staff
Source: Biz New Orleans
February 11, 2021
NEW ORLEANS – On Feb. 9, the Bureau of Governmental Research hosted its annual luncheon, featuring Ford Foundation President...Ford Foundation leader: Real societal change stems from attacking root causes of problems
By Jessica Williams
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
February 10, 2021
Real philanthropy doesn’t just involve throwing money at societal problems, according to Ford Foundation President Darren Walker. Effective charitable...