New Orleans economic development officials have set up a partnership modeled after the Baton Rouge Area Digital Industries Consortium in order to attract video game companies to the Crescent City, New Orleans CityBusiness reports. Michael Hecht, president and CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc., says the city’s Digital Media Alliance was modeled after BRADIC “to some degree.” There will be some differences, however. While BRADIC has concentrated on marketing and workforce development, DMA will look at policy and providing capital for start-up businesses. Hecht says the plan isn’t to compete or try to steal businesses from Baton Rouge. He notes that San Francisco and San Jose combined to “create critical mass” for the video game industry. Read the story here. Read the recent Business Report story about BRADIC here.
New Orleans looks to duplicate B.R.’s video game success
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