Entrepreneurs

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New social app dedicated to drinks launches just in time for Tales of the Cocktail

The BarNotes app allows you to share some of your favorite cocktails with your friends, and connects you to other drink aficionados and experts.

In conjunction with the Tales of the Cocktail kick-off this week, a local entrepreneur has launched a new app that combines two things that are dominating the New Orleans scene: cocktails and technology. The app is called BarNotes, [...]

Renewable energy tax credits influence greenpreneurs in New Orleans

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Solar energy may still seem like a concept from Back to the Future. However, thanks to generous state and federal tax credits, solar power systems may be more attainable than you think -- and without having to take [...]

Rural Revolution launches local entrepreneurial program on Broad

Rural Revolution is bringing its entrepreneurial programming to New Orleans.

New Orleans-based Rural Revolution helps women around the world start entrepreneurial ventures using hand-crafted jewelry, and they will be continuing their mission this summer by inspiring women on a local level. In a continuing effort to empower women, [...]

New Orleans entrepreneurial efforts now garnering global recognition

Tim Williamson, CEO and Co-founder of the Idea Village, is in Japan this week speaking on entrepreneurship’s role in disaster recovery on behalf of Louisiana. (Photo credit: Tokyo America Center)

New Orleans has recently been gaining substantial national recognition with its growth in film and digital media, influx of entrepreneurs and visionaries from around the country, and the development of innovative startups. Both the media and federal government [...]

A.M.P.S. and Rouses are taking urban farming to new heights

Built by A.M.P.S, Rouses’ aeroponic urban farm, Roots on the Rooftop, provides fresh herbs for their chefs and customers.

  On the roof of the Rouses Market on Baronne Street in downtown New Orleans, an herb garden flourishes. However, you won’t find on the market’s flat roof a traditional glass green house, soil, or rows of potted planters. [...]

SENO Gala celebrates social entrepreneurs in New Orleans

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The Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans have made a significant social and economic impact on both a local and global level by assisting the city’s top social innovators through a 10-month accelerator program. This year, SENO contributed to [...]