Greater New Orleans, Inc. – GNO, Inc.

TODAY is the day to vote YES on Constitutional Amendment #2! This is our chance to make Louisiana more competitive, attract more investment, and create more opportunities for everyone. Say YES to lower taxes, better infrastructure, and stronger schools. Now is the time to build a better future — starting at the ballot box. Polls are open now, go vote! #VoteYeson2 #ElectionDay

TOMORROW is Election Day! Voting YES on Constitutional Amendment #2 means: ? Reduce Louisiana’s maximum income tax rate ? Preserved homestead exemption ? More funding for roads, bridges, and teacher pay ? A stronger, more competitive Louisiana economy Neighboring states have already adopted similar measures, so let’s position our state and region to win — for businesses, workers, and families. #VoteYeson2

The vote on Constitutional Amendment #2 is THIS SATURDAY! A Yes vote will reduce Louisiana’s income tax rate, keep the homestead exemption intact, and unlock more funding for infrastructure and teacher pay. Let’s bring jobs, investment, and opportunity to Louisiana by strengthening our tax climate and boosting competitiveness. It’s time for Louisiana to grow together. #VoteYeson2 #LAprogress #TaxReform

Thank you to our sponsors, board, NextGen, staff, and everyone who joined us for an incredible GNO, Inc. Annual Luncheon last week! ?? Here are some of the biggest highlights from 2024: ? GNO, Inc. named a Top Economic Development Organization in America ? Crime reduction 2.5x greater than the U.S. average ? $2B+ in investment and 1,700+ new & retained jobs from major business announcements ? Launched Louisiana Future Energy at North America’s largest energy conference ? Key state & federal policy wins, with a 2025 focus on Nat Cat property insurance reform ? #1 Best City for Students & College Grads (Forbes) ? 550+ infrastructure projects completed in just nine months ? 21+ new, permanent art installations across the region Here’s to building an even brighter future together! #WeBuiltThisCity #GreaterNewOrleans #GNOInc #AnnualLuncheon

Join us TOMORROW for the inaugural Startup Noir NOLA Summit on March 27th at Loyola during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW)! This will feature insightful conversations with leaders about the transformative power of Black founders and funders in New Orleans. #BlackEntrepreneurs #NOEW Register for Startup Noir NOLA Summit: https://hubs.ly/Q03dtgqw0 Register for NOEW: https://hubs.ly/Q03dtB-f0

New Orleans has been ranked the fourth-best city in the South by Southern Living Magazine! With its incredible food, vibrant arts and culture, sporting events, and endless activities, it’s the perfect place to visit or call home. See More: https://hubs.ly/Q03dnW9n0

Yesterday, we welcomed 11 visiting MBA teams for this year’s #IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challenge! The day kicked off with a tour of the newly renovated Caesars Superdome, followed by an inside look at the New Orleans BioInnovation Center, and a great lunch at The Shop Workspace. We wrapped up with an unforgettable conversation at Mardi Gras World with Barry Kern. #Innovation #NOEW

Louisiana secures another milestone economic development project with Hyundai Motor Group and Hyundai Steel Company announcing its nearly $6 Billion investment in Donaldsonville! Highlights: ?? More than 5,400 new direct and indirect jobs ?? Establishing the company’s first steel plant in North America and domestic supply chain for U.S. auto industry ?? First-of-its-kind facility brings new, clean manufacturing to Louisiana’s legacy sector ?? Investment into infrastructure, public safety and workforce development on the Westbank ?? Transformational project marks the state’s third multi-billion investment in four months Read more: https://ow.ly/bObQ50VnFEI

This past Friday, GNO, Inc. and 1,200 business and civic leaders came together for the 2025 Annual Luncheon. The theme this year was “In the Zone,” wherein we celebrated what we can accomplish together if we stay “In the Zone”: the zone of partnership, the zone of excellence, and the zone of winning. More: https://hubs.ly/Q03d6qSb0

Super Bowl LIX has come and gone, but its impact is still evident and will be felt for years to come! The New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee is proud to reflect on an event that set records and showcased the city's rich culture, hospitality, and innovation like never before. ?