:: March 9: Greater New Orleans Inc. hosts “GNO 2.0: The Economic Evolution” at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel Napoleon Ballroom, 500 Canal St. in New Orleans. Networking begins at 11:15 a.m.; the luncheon and program begins at 11:45 a.m. Keynote speaker is John Fernandez of the Federal Economic Development Administration. Cost is $50 per person. To register, click here. For more information, call Rachel Shields at 504-527-6939.
:: March 22: Louisiana Committee of 100 for Economic Development CEO Michael Olivier is the keynote speaker for the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation’s annual luncheon at Benedict’s Plantation, 1122 N. Causeway Blvd. in Mandeville. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.; the program begins at 12 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. Reservations are required by March 17. To RSVP, call 985-809-7874.
:: March 24: Top CEOs will discuss how they are meeting current economic challenges – and prospering – at the Louisiana CEO Forum, hosted by 10/12 magazine at the Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Boulevard in Kenner. Doors open at 7 a.m.; program begins at 7:30 a.m. Speakers include Laitram President Jay Lapeyre, Stirling Properties CEO Marty Mayer, Liberty Bank & Trust President & CEO Alden McDonald Jr., Stine Lumber CEO Dennis Stine and Our Lady of the Lake CEO Scott Wester. Tickets are $20 and include a continental breakfast. To purchase tickets online, click here. For more information, call Valerie Huntley at 225-928-1700.
