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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 at the New Orleans Saints Practice Facility 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.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am CDT (Doors open at 7:30 am)
Location: Ochsner Sports Performance Center (Saints Cafeteria), 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003
Coffee and light breakfast provided. | This event is free thanks to sponsorship from First Horizon Bank.
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
Don’t miss this conversation. Register today!
Can’t make the in-person event? Sign-up for the livestream.