Posts Tagged ‘New Orleans’

New Strategy to Fight Adult Illiteracy in New Orleans

New Strategy to Fight Adult Illiteracy in New Orleans

To address New Orleans’ illiteracy and lack of access to solutions, Loyola University hosted, “Engaging Literacy: Research to Policy to Practice.” This introduced a new national project against illiteracy, with a focus here in Louisiana.

Louisiana’s Energy Regulator Mandates Economic Assessments from Renewable Providers

Louisiana’s Energy Regulator Mandates Economic Assessments from Renewable Providers

Energy providers participating in a renewables pilot program, with minor exceptions, will also face heavy research and reporting requirements.

Commentary: City Journal: New Orleans a Model for Urban Renewal

In spite of the despair which clouded our city during and after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has experienced a historic renewal. With the election of a new administration, a burgeoning sense of optimism pervades New Orleans. The City Journal recently published an article by Nicole Gelinas which illuminates the governmental and socioeconomic factors contributing to [...]

Honduras “Open for Business”

Honduras “Open for Business”

Trade Summit signals Louisiana-Honduras relationship set to bloom NEW ORLEANS—Nine days after President Lobo Sosa’s September 7th visit, Louisiana’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted an Honduran delegation to promote an array of trade opportunities between the two regions. Mayra Pineda, president of the Chamber and sister of the Honduran president, introduced approximately 50 guests to [...]

Louisiana Congressmen Join Chinese Officials to Promote Free Trade

Louisiana Congressmen Join Chinese Officials to Promote Free Trade

Boustany and Cao highlight opportunities for state and call for aggressive action to resolve trade agreements NEW ORLEANS – On Wednesday representatives Charles Boustany (R – La.) and Joseph Cao (R – La.) met with members of the Chinese embassy to promote what they believe to be the mutually beneficial opportunities of open trade. Approximately [...]