The Population Question: How Can Economic Development Help Greater New Orleans Grow?
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Greater New Orleans’ is positioned for growth, but our region has faced population decline for decades. What if strategic economic development, business attraction, and workforce investment could help reverse that trend and unlock our region’s full potential?
Join us via livestream on Thursday, July 9th as regional leaders share their vision for a thriving, more prosperous greater New Orleans. This is your chance to hear directly from the people driving change and discover what’s possible when we work together.
Livestream Details
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am CDT
Featured Panelists
Our moderator Rebecca Mowbray, BGR President & CEO, will lead a dynamic conversation with:
- Annalisa Kelly, Vice President of Strategic Programs and Partnerships, JEDCO
- Walter J. Leger III, President & CEO, New Orleans & Company
- Jeffrey Schwartz, Deputy Mayor of Economic Development, City of New Orleans