Entrepreneur Week takes over New Orleans

It isn’t often that the lineup for a business gathering gets an unveiling worthy of Jazz Fest or a movie premier, but New Orleans Entrepreneur Week apparently is the exception. The Idea Village on Friday afternoon will reveal the activities planned for the event from March 20-27 that marks the culmination of the organization’s year round program that identifies, supports and retains entrepreneurial talent in New Orleans. For one week, some of the nation’s most entrepreneurial minds are expected to congregate in New Orleans to provide strategic resources to local start-ups, celebrate the city’s progress, and further establish New Orleans as a nationally significant center for innovation and entrepreneurship. Billed as the “Jazz Fest of Entrepreneurship,” activities will include investor presentations, business workshops, networking events, national speakers, and a media panel. The participating corporations, MBA schools, and national business leaders will be made available to the public. The unveiling is set for 3 p.m. at the IP Building, 515 Girod St. For more information, call Abhi Bhansali at 504-897-0462.