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The Port of New Orleans says it’s feeling the fallout of global uncertainty over trade sanctions and steel tariffs announced this year by President Donald Trump’s administration. According to port officials, breakbulk cargo has decreased by 66,291 tons, or 26.5 percent, in Fiscal Year 2018 compared to the same time period in 2017. The ﬁ scal year began last July and ends June 30. In March, Trump said he would hike steel tariffs by 25 percent and aluminum tariffs by 10 percent – a move industry insiders at the time said could have an unfavorable ripple effect SEE BREAKBULK CARGO PAGE 9 Fastest FOCUS BANKING/INSURANCE Companies & INVESTMENTS Growing Name change Hancock Whitney Kent Design Build joins four other local introduces new logo rms in the revenue spotlight PAGE 30

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What happened: What happened: Louisiana-based A Metairie office tower near the intersection of Causeway Boulevard and accounting and West Esplanade Avenue sold to a Texas real estate firm. The 184,608-square- consulting firm foot, 14-story high-rise Executive Office Tower at 3500 North Causeway Blvd. Postlethwaite & was purchased by “a well-established real estate firm out of Dallas” as an Netterville announced investment property, a news release said. It did not identify the seller or buyer the official beginning of or the purchase price. a new leadership era. Dan Gardiner became What’s next: the company’s CEO The building will remain a multi-tenant office tower, according to the news PHOTO and managing director COURTESY release from Stirling Properties, the commercial real estate firm that brokered the POSTLETHWAITE May 1 after a year of & NETTERVILLE leadership transition. sale. Keystone Engineering is one of the office tower’s tenants. The new owners plan to upgrade the property, remarket it and increase its occupancy rate. Gardiner P&N announced last year it was beginning a formal process of transitioning from Bill Balhoff, who spent 10 years as CEO, to Gardiner. What happened: What’s next: Secretary of State Tom Schedler left his position as state elections chief amid allegations he sexually harassed one of his employees. Schedler, a Republican Gardiner becomes the firm’s fifth managing director. from the North Shore, had previously announced plans to stay until his term He joined the company’s Assurance Services Group ended in January 2020. He submitted a resignation letter with a May 8 date in 1995 and left five years later to work for a regional after sexually suggestive emails became public and Republican U.S. Sen. John consumer packaged goods and distribution company. Kennedy and Bill Cassidy called on him to resign. Gardiner rejoined P&N in 2008 as a member of the Consulting Services Group. He led the Tax Services Group until his promotion to CEO. Balhoff, who joined What’s next: P&N in 1976, remains in a leadership position within A special election will fill the remainder of Schedler’s term. Until then, the firm. Schedler’s first assistant will be in charge. NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 7 NEWS BRIEFS Louisiana hospital sends layoff notices

One of Louisiana’s safety-net hospital operators has noti- fied about 770 of its employees that they could be laid off and the hospital shuttered on June 30 because of proposed state budget cuts. Lafayette General Health System sent the notices to workers at University Hospital and Clinics, ahead of deep reductions slated to hit it and other safety-net facilities when the new budget year begins July 1. The notification to Lafayette hospital workers was sent to comply with a federal law that requires employers to give notice 60 days in advance of a mass layoff. The House-backed version of next year’s budget would close a gap caused by expiring taxes by cutting $431 million in general state tax dollars from the health department. The cut would grow to an estimated $1.6 billion or more with the loss of federal matching dollars. About $489 million of that would fall on the safety-net hospitals and clinics. Gov. John Bel Edwards wants lawmakers to pass replacement taxes in a special session to avoid deep slashing across state agencies, but it’s unclear if they’ll reach a deal. Edwards administration officials said the proposed cuts likely also would close hospitals in Shreveport, Monroe, Bogalusa and New Orleans.

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Smoothie King is moving its Metairie and Morning Call headquarters to north Texas this summer.

Smoothie King’s headquarters, the Tech conference Collision is moving to nies have been denied visas to attend the con- fast-growing tech conference Collision Canada after three years of significant growth ference in New Orleans in recent years, while and Morning Call’s Metairie location have in New Orleans. The four-day event will be Canada “fast-tracks international work visas.” announced their departures. held in Toronto in 2019. Created by Web Morning Call has closed its beignet and Dallas Business Journal confirmed that Summit, Collision began five years ago in Las coffee shop that has been in Metairie for more Smoothie King will relocate its corporate Vegas with 5,000 attendees. Around 25,000 than 40 years. Owner Bob Hennessey said a headquarters this summer from Metairie to people were expected to attend this month’s changing market and rising rent prices made Irving, Texas. CEO Wan Kim said Dallas is a conference in New Orleans. staying in the space impractical. major food and beverage hub with access to Collision is expected to bring more than In 2014, Hennessey considered leaving high-quality vendors and suppliers. 90,000 attendees to Toronto over the next amid rising rent but worked out a deal with Smoothie King plans to retain an office three events with an economic impact of his landlord. in Metairie as well as its New Orleans-area $147 million, according to a news release. Morning Call, which opened in New stores. The brand will also keep naming rights Toronto is the third largest tech sector in Orleans in 1870 before moving to Metairie in at The Smoothie King Center, the home arena North America and ranks among the world’s 1974, now plans to focus on its newer loca- of the New Orleans Pelicans. fastest growing tech innovation hubs, the tion at City Park. The headquarters’ departure means the news release said. loss of between 40 and 50 jobs, according to Web Summit co-founder and CEO Paddy —CityBusiness staff reports and The GNO Inc. president Michael Hecht. Cosgrave said some international tech compa- Associated Press

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JOBS Louisiana was Any reduction in the one of only four states to lose unemployment rate came From February jobs year-on-year 2017 to February from a combination of: (the others, North Dakota, Alaska, and 2018 Delaware). 1) people leaving the workforce and Louisiana becoming discouraged and/or

FEB 2017 FEB 2018 LOST a net of 2) people leaving Louisiana altogether 200 jobs. -- exactly the wrong reasons to “celebrate” a lower unemployment rate.

While Louisiana lost jobs, our neighbors are growing jobs:

AR 2,500 jobs (0.2%) FL 167,800 jobs (20%) MS 14,300 jobs (1.2%)

Source: https://www.bls.gov/ 31,300 jobs (1.9%) web/laus/statewide_otm_ AL 16,900 jobs (0.8%) TX 285,200 jobs (2.3%) OK oty_change.htm

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT In the third quarter of 2017, Louisiana’s GDP grew 1.1%. This ranked second from the bottom only South Dakota grew at a slower rate. (By comparison, Texas’ 5.0% growth rate ranked second from the top.)

Source: https://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/gdp_state/2018/pdf/qgdpstate0118.pdf

PERSONAL INCOME NATIONAL RANKINGS Net earnings (wage growth) rose at only 1.0% only seven states had a lower rate of wage growth. 47th 46th in net job gains in the net number of 3.5 (or job losses) from Feb. Americans migrating 3.0 2017 through Feb. 2018 away from Louisiana 2.5 per the Bureau of Labor Statistics from July 2016 to July 2017, per the Census Bureau 2.0

1.5 national average 49th 1.0 50th 0.5 in economic growth 0.0 Louisiana in the third quarter of 2017, in income growth per the Bureau of Economic Analysis in 2016 Source: https://bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/spi/2018/pdf/spi0318.pdf per the Census Bureau NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 15 LEADOFF SPOT Cassidy: Collaboration key to growing life sciences MICHAEL JOE “One thing we do have is we have the patient occurs” to commercialize research — from universi- [email protected] base,” Cassidy said. “If we know that certain diseas- ties and angel and venture capital investors to legal es are disproportionate among people of color, and and accounting services and incubators like NOBIC Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy told a gathering we have a patient base that refl ects that disease bur- that help entrepreneurs make connections, form of life science entrepreneurs, investors and advisers den, whether they are of color or not, then we have business plans and apply for research grants. that if the state wants to attract more federal research what’s needed to benefit our country by finding “There’s a virtuous cycle that occurs when you dollars, they must work together to strengthen its solutions to these issues.” get a program going. The issue is, how do you burgeoning ecosystem. Cassidy also noted that Louisiana has an eco- make it evergreen, how do you make it last forever?” Cassidy, addressing the New Orleans nomic opportunity in becoming a destination for Cassidy said. BioInnovation Center’s annual partners breakfast on cutting-edge cancer research and treatments. Aaron Miscenich, president of NOBIC, said that May 1, drew a comparison to the life science sector “I am told for every person diagnosed for cancer, stakeholders working together is vital to creating a in Boston to emphasize his message of collaboration. it’s $100,000 for the local economy. I’m also told sustainable life science ecosystem. In Boston, Cassidy said, there are fi ve hospitals that that 13,000 people leave Louisiana each year to seek “We have to work more closely together and individually receive more research funding from the cancer care in Birmingham, Memphis or Houston.” understand what we can do for each other. It really is National Institutes of Health than Louisiana does Cassidy, a physician elected to the Senate in important,” Miscenich said. collectively. 2014, has supported efforts in Congress to increase Mike Eckert, chairman of NO/LA Angel “If Louisiana wants to compete with one of those federal funding for academic and entrepreneurial Network, said he was thrilled with Cassidy’s mes- fi ve hospitals, it has to be a united, cooperative effort research, including the largest spending increase sage, which Eckert said was “the outcome of a num- in which we as a state put ourselves up,” Cassidy for research in more than a decade in the omnibus ber of meetings that certain of us in the ecosystem said. budget package passed in March. have had with him over the last few years.” Ultimately, if an ecosystem works well together, In February 2016, Cassidy also addressed the “We have spoken to him about how we need help Cassidy added, “it spawns and continues to expand Louisiana Research Summit at University Medical from him to raise Louisiana’s profi le and awareness as an ecosystem.” Center in New Orleans where federal and state offi - in Washington as a burgeoning center for life scienc- The Republican senator cited Louisiana’s ethnic cials and university and business leaders assembled es and health care — and to let him know we are all diversity as a strength in attracting clinical trials and to discuss advancing research in the state. working hard together,” Eckert said. “We must work said the state is ripe for a clinical research company It was at that summit, Cassidy said, that he together because we are smaller, and we are doing it. to grow here. became “aware that there is an entire ecosystem that And he is coming around to help us.”

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TOM FITZMORRIS New York strip are two sides of the same steak.) reports became good ones, and the new Charlie’s [email protected] I think it’s because of the presence of the bone took the place of the old in minds and hearts. up the middle that distinguishes the steaks here. ANECDOTES & ANALYSIS More puzzling is why anyone other than someone 10 ESSENTIAL DISHES Charlie’s never served the best steaks in New who is not really hungry would get a filet. Orleans. But you might have thought that they • Fried onion rings did if you ever heard one of its regular customers The steaks are a good deal, although not at the • Lettuce wedge with Roquefort dressing holding forth on the place. Indeed, in the months level of the prime steakhouses. On the other • 26-ounce T-bone steak following Hurricane Katrina, I heard more hand, the beef seems to be of significantly higher • 32 Porterhouse steak questions about the future of Charlie’s than about quality. The best steak I ever had at Charlie’s - • 18-oz. ribeye any other restaurant. The locals love the place, and I ate there hundreds of times - was the one I • 14 oz. New York strip and the tourists find their way there as if they had had the first time I returned in the new regime. It • French fries been given a secret map telling them to get to served such good side dishes that they probably • Potatoes au gratin Charlie’s, no matter what. drew more regulars than the steaks did. The • Creamed spinach thin-cut onion rings are and always have been the • Spumone Brocato’s ice cream The same sort of thing occurred during the weeks best around. For decades, Charlie’s had the only surrounding the Jazz Festival. One would imagine wedge salad in town, with a screaming Roquefort that visitors who wanted to get a bigger taste of dressing. FOR BEST RESULTS New Orleans cuisine would wind up in decidedly It’s often hard to predict when Charlie’s will be Creole and Cajun eateries loaded with crawfish, BACKSTORY a full house. Come on a weekday. Listen to the grilled oysters, gumbo and red beans with Charles Petrossi opened his restaurant - now waiter’s recommendations as to the number of sausage. The last place I’d expect to find a crowd the oldest steakhouse in New Orleans - in 1932. side dishes you need for your table. Split the big would be at this right-up-the-middle, backstreet Staffed by Italian immigrants for most of its history, steaks for the real Charlie’s taste. American steakhouse, whose menu consists its waiters had a unique style. One customer said, OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT entirely of onion rings, the usual cuts of steaks, “I like this place. The waiters scream at you, and Why doesn’t Charlie’s open on weekdays? It’s and the biggest French fries around. What’s the you scream back at them.” Charlie Jr. took over useful to remember that they open on holidays deal here? in the 1970s, while his sister Dottye continued like Father’s and Mother’s Day. her long career waiting tables. Charlie Jr. died WHY IT’S NOTEWORTHY in 2003, and Katrina’s flooding made his widow FACTORS OTHER THAN FOOD It’s the sizzle, of course. The big moment in dining averse to reopening. Matt Dwyer, a neighbor and Up to three points, positive or negative, for at Charlie’s happens when the waiter approaches frequent customer, said that if the Petrossis sold these characteristics. Absence of points denotes carrying an aluminum plate from which a cloud out to him, he would reopen Charlie’s as similar average performance in the matter. of steam verging on smoke all but roars with the to the old one as possible. It reopened in August sound. As this happens, excited grins cover the 2008 to enormous crowds. Dining environment faces of customers, most of them male and on the younger side. It’s just a steak with hissing hot DINING ROOM • Consistency +1 butter, but the passion can’t be denied. Both the old and new Charlie’s were cramped to • Service the point of being entertaining. But with a new • Value +1 WHY IT’S GOOD owner and a deep Katrina cleanup and renovation • Attitude Charlie’s steaks were always plenty good enough - not to mention the retirement of almost the • Hipness -1 for the price. The kind of customer that looks entire old staff - there was no way it would be • Local color +2 for the finest possible beef at the top dollar is exactly as everyone remembered it. The place probably in the wrong restaurant here. However, was slammed in the beginning. They ran out of SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES though its history Charlie’s has made a big fuss steaks night after night, and when they didn’t, they • Good for business meetings about its T-bone and related porterhouse cuts, couldn’t serve the people fast enough. All typical • Historic which are similar to one another. (A filet and a for a new restaurant. It wasn’t long before all the • Easy, nearby parking NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 19

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River Street Ventures is building 187 apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail space along the Mississippi River.

ANDREW VALENTI maximum number of units permitted is 168. bers who were in favor of the project stated that’s [email protected] The development team reduced the size of the what the MU-2 zoning district calls for, while mem- original project in an attempt to alleviate neighbors’ bers who opposed the development said it would be A smaller version of a mixed-use development in concerns about the project’s density and height much taller than the surrounding neighborhood and Algiers has won the approval of the City Council. being out of scale with the surrounding neighbor- its single-family homes. The council unanimously agreed in late April hood. In order to satisfy the density bonus require- CPC staff recommended approval of the project in to grant a conditional-use permit for River Street ment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the its preliminary report, saying “the proposed mixed- Ventures LLC to build a 187-unit apartment devel- development team will be offering 10 percent of the use development at this site will provide additional opment with 15,000 square feet of ground-fl oor retail units at 80 percent of the Area Median Income and housing units, including affordable housing units, to along the Mississippi River on an acre of land. The adding a public park on private land in the rear of the an area of the city that is currently underutilized and site is bounded by the Mississippi River levee, De development along the river. is in close proximity to employment sectors, includ- Armas and Socrates Streets and Brooklyn Avenue. “This project can be an example of when a coming the CBD, Algiers Point, Uptown and the Vieux River Street Ventures LLC, managed by Philip munity, its elected leaders and developers work Carre.” Spiegelman, had previously proposed an eight-story together to bring smart, community-sensitive devel- According to the Orleans Parish Assessor’s development with 345 units at a height of 80 feet opment,” said Alex Selico Dunn, president of the Offi ce, River Street Ventures acquired the property spread out over 3.4 acres of vacant land. The site is Algiers Riverview Association. in 2016 for $100, meaning the purchase price was zoned MU-2, which calls for high intensity mixed- The City Planning Commission deadlocked on not disclosed. Records show an entity known as 200 use developments. The maximum allowable height whether to make a recommendation for approval or Lamarque Street LLC, managed by Patrick Calhoun, for this zoning is 85 feet and seven stories, and the denial at its meeting in February. Committee mem- was the previous owner. Catholic Cemeteries building fi rst cremation garden A rise in cremation rates has prompted a new urns. Blackstone Cemetery Development is han- While a large mausoleum to house caskets was project at one of the properties operated by New dling design work. Architectural Concrete Products initially planned for St. Patrick, offi cials decided on Orleans Catholic Cemeteries. is the contractor and Mullin Landscape Architects a cremation garden. The organization is building a $400,000 crema- is providing landscaping services. Statistics from the Cremation Association of tion garden on a quarter of an acre of green space in It’s the fi rst cremation garden at any of the 13 North America show that in Louisiana, the crema- St. Patrick Cemetery #3 at 143 City Park Ave. cemeteries operated by New Orleans Catholic tion rate increased from 23.7 percent in 2012 to The Queen of All Saints Garden will have gran- Cemeteries. There is a freestanding columbarium 30.3 percent in 2016. The rate is projected to be at ite columbariums of various sizes and styles, with in St. Louis Cemetery #3 on Esplanade Avenue, 37 percent by 2021, and Peppo said it’s higher in spaces for funeral urns inside. Two water features which has been selling well, according to Sherri the New Orleans area. and a gazebo that families can use for graveside ser- Sison Peppo, executive director of New Orleans “Our cremation rate for burials has increased to vices are also part of the project. Catholic Cemeteries. 40 percent for Catholic Cemeteries,” she said. Fourteen columbariums will surround the gaze- RENDERINGS COURTESY BLACKSTONE —CityBusiness staff reports bo, each with a carving of a saint on them. The CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT garden will have some walkways with stamped The Queen of All Saints concrete as well as brick inlay, trees and an irriga- Garden is anticipated tion system. A statue of Mary will be located in the to be comåpleted by grotto area. September. The project is expected to be complete by September, with a total of 631 niches that can hold NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 21

RENDERING COURTESY CAMBRIDGESEVEN CONSTRUCTION CENTRAL Ochsner opens b ehavioral health facility

The 33-story tower is set to become PHOTOS COURTESY a Four Seasons Hotel and Residences OCHSNER HEALTH over the next two years. SYSTEM

An 82-bed inpatient behav- Work begins on ioral health facility serving the River Parishes has World Trade Center opened in Laplace. River Place The Laplace facility expects Behavioral Health to eventually admit more than is located in the for- 2,800 patients every year. redevelopment mer River Parishes Hospital building at 500 Rue de Sante. Ochsner partnered with Acadia City ofﬁ cials, developers and investors broke ground May 2 on a $460 mil- Healthcare to repurpose the building, which Ochsner purchased in lion project to turn the former World Trade Center tower at the foot of Canal 2014. Street into a Four Seasons Hotel and Residences. Recent population estimates show a need for more than 400 behav- The redevelopment by developer Carpenter & Co. is estimated to create ioral health beds in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas, according 1,600 construction jobs, 450 permanent full-time jobs from the hotel and $10 to a news release from Ochsner. Over the next few months, the facility million annually in hotel and property taxes. will gradually grow to full capacity, ofﬁ cials said. The project will affect a streetcar route along the riverfront. Service at the The facility has an adult acute care unit for patients 18 years and Poydras Street and Julia Street stations will be suspended beginning May 14 older with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other mental for approximately 18 to 24 months for safety reasons. health issues. A dual diagnosis unit is available for patients with sub- When complete, the tower will have 300 guest rooms, 80 hotel condos, a stance use disorders and other issues. restaurant, rooftop pool, spa and 28,000 square feet of meeting space. There is also a geriatric psychiatric unit for patients who are 65 The work will take about two years to complete. The signature restaurant years or older and a specialized unit for adolescents for patients ages 12 at the top of the tower is set to become a sightseeing attraction, “a celebration to 17 years old. of African American culture in Louisiana—the music, the food and the tradi- The facility will grow to an average daily census of approximately tions,” according to the developer’s website. 74 patients and more than 2,800 annual admissions, according to The groundbreaking ceremony followed three years of legal challenges to Ochsner. At full capacity, it will create around 150 new jobs in St. John the project. the Baptist Parish, including recreation therapists, registered nurses, Stuart “Neil” Fisher, a Florida real estate investor and the owner of a social services staff and mental health technicians. company called Two Canal Street Investors, went to court claiming that the The facility’s opening comes eight months after Ochsner opened city’s bid selection process was faulty—an assertion effectively rejected by an a new medical complex for the River Parishes that relocated services Orleans Civil District judge after neither Fisher nor his attorney showed up from the hospital. The Ochsner Medical Complex – River Parishes is for the trial. near Tiffany Drive and Airline Highway and has an emergency depart- The Louisiana Supreme Court last year refused to hear Fisher’s appeal. ment, an onsite laboratory and radiology services.

—CityBusiness staff reports —CityBusiness staff reports NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM 22 New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 Fastest Growing Companies

or the past nine years, FCityBusiness has tracked the Fastest Growing Companies in the New Orleans area Up and based on information we obtain from our regular surveys of private companies. Comers The fi ve standouts featured in the following pages The following companies grossed less than reported the largest percentage increase in revenue $20 million in 2017 but showed revenue gains Notable Numbers over the past three years among local companies up from 2016. Dollar amounts are in millions. that posted between $20,000 and $100,000 in gross The following companies showed the highest income. 2016 2017 rates of employee growth over the past two years. The ceiling and basement were established to Chillco Inc. $18.36 $18.49 2017 2018 Two-year focus on companies still on the rise, while eliminating Metairie Bank and the dramatic jumps seen during the early seven-fi gure increase stages. Trust Co. $17 $18 LCMC Health 8,286 8,647 361 Businesses that want to be considered for the FPB Financial Corp. $16 $18 Fastest Growing Companies list should contact Acme Truck Mele Printing 15.2 $16.01 Line Inc. 1,800 2,100 300 Market Research Director Valerie Huntley at 293- CivicSource $12 $14 9273 or [email protected]. Laitram 1,542 1,804 262 We encourage local businesses, old and new, to Cabildo Staffi ng LLC $7.6 $9 participate in our Top Private Companies list, which Pel Hughes Printing $5.8 $8.9 Pan-American provides the data for tabulating the Fastest Growing Life Insurance bei $4.74 $5.25 Group 1,700 1,950 250 Companies. Businesses are expected to provide QCS Logistics $4.5 $4.8 accurate revenue, employment fi gures and a company Rotolo history that includes identifying leadership. Bienvenu Brothers Consultants Editor Natalie Chandler can be reached at 293- Plumbing $2.22 $2.25 Inc. 425 600 175 9255 or [email protected]. Source: CityBusiness staff research Source: CityBusiness staff research Out-of-state work helps Hernandez Consulting & Construction PHOTO COURTESY HERNANDEZ CONSULTING & CONSTRUCTION Hernandez Consulting & Construction, a con- Hernandez said the company’s growth has not tracting and management fi rm, has doubled its reve- come without challenges. nues since 2014. “As we enter new geographic markets, hiring qual- After making $18.47 million that year, the com- ifi ed people, especially experienced superintendents, pany’s next three years have continued the upward has been a challenge,” Hernandez said. “As many of trend. those seasoned baby boomer construction super- Hernandez Consulting & Construction, along with its in-house design team, The fi rm’s three-year growth is at 57 percent, with intendents retire, they are just not being replaced at designed and constructed the new single-structure, 16-bed Residential $28 million in revenue in 2015, $32 million in 2016 an adequate pace with the growth in construction Rehabilitation Treatment Program Center at the Tennessee Valley and $44 million last year. spending nationwide. The same goes for some of the Healthcare System, Alvin C. York Campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The 56-employee company opened in 2005 in specialty construction trades.” the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to help in the However, moving forward he foresees a strategy to Hernandez Consulting & Construction rebuilding process, said owner Alex Hernandez. continue the company’s growth. He said the company has capitalized on the con- For example, the company recently formed and Headquarters: New Orleans tinued growth in U.S. Veterans Administration were approved by the Small Business Administration Founded: 2005 and Department of Defense construction spending for a mentor joint venture with another local Business: general contracting and construction throughout the U.S. fast-growing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise management “Although we are based in New Orleans and (DBE) small business, VPG Construction. Employees: 56 most of our employees are here, we do more con- As far as changes, Hernandez said the company Top executive: Alex Hernandez/president struction outside the state than in Louisiana,” has transitioned away from security and sustainabili- Hernandez said. ty and energy management consulting. Year Revenue He said many of these federal agencies have “That is probably an area we are not doing much 2015 $28 million embraced design-build as a contracting method, in anymore, and we have replaced that with growth 2016 $32 million something the company is well equipped to sup- in our in-house real estate development division, the port, given its in-house design capabilities through New Orleans Redevelopment Fund,” he said. 2017 $44 million Albert Architecture. Design-build is a construction In addition to its New Orleans offi ce, the com- Three-year growth 57 percent term that means one entity – the design-build team – pany has additional offices in Miami, Fayetteville, Source: CityBusiness staff research works under one contract with the project owner to Arkansas and Boston. offer both design and construction services. —Lance Traweek NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 23 Fastest Growing Companies

PHOTO COURTESY OCHSNER Larger projects key to Kent Design HEALTH SYSTEM Build’s success Kent Design Build initially started off as a commer- Medical Center, the Veterans Affairs Hospital, cial contractor when the company was founded 22 Terrebonne General Medical Center and Ochsner. years ago. Upcoming projects are scheduled for Touro Infirmary Kent Design Build’s recent projects include a $14.5 The Mandeville-based firm now caters to the and Baton Rouge General. million expansion and renovation of Ochsner Health health care and faith sectors, the main contributors to Kent said he asks new clients how they have Center’s Covington location. the company’s continued growth over the past three heard of his company, and a lot of them say they were years. referred by another firm, or they saw his company’s Recent projects include a $10 million church in work. He added that a large portion of his customers Kent Design Build Denham Springs, a $14.5 million expansion and ren- have been repeat business. Mandeville ovation of Ochsner Health Center’s Covington loca- Kent Design Build, which now employs 70 people, Headquarters: tion and the construction of an outpatient diagnostic opened a satellite office in Lafayette three years ago to Founded: 1996 center across from the health giant’s main campus on accommodate the additional growth and an anticipat- Business: commercial construction Jefferson Highway. Other major projects in the last ed higher volume of projects along the Interstate 10 Employees: 70 year are an Entergy service center in Raceland and corridor in the coming years. Kent said his firm is in Top executive: Kyle Kent/president a 40,000-square-foot location for American Factory the process of opening an additional office in Jackson, Direct Furniture. Mississippi by the beginning of June. Year Revenues “We’ve had more opportunities to do larger proj- Looking ahead, Kent wants to focus on best prac- 2015 $35 million ects,” said Kent Design Build president Kyle Kent, tices and fine-tuning the construction and delivery 2016 $46 million whose company’s revenue swelled from $46 million in process. He expects revenue to remain steady in 2018 2017 $70 million 2016 to $70 million in 2017. but forecasts another surge in 2019. Three-year growth 100 percent Kent said the bulk of their health care sector work “We have a number of projects in the pipeline,” is building MRI and CT imaging rooms in medical he said. Source: CityBusiness staff research facilities. Work has been completed for West Jefferson —Andrew Valenti

Global footprint yields big PHOTO COURTESY LUCID returns for Lucid With a three-year revenue growth of 116 Last year, Comer said they would add percent, Lucid continues to grow at a high- another floor to their workspace at One Canal speed pace. Place in downtown New Orleans, contribut- Founded in 2010, the data technology ing to a budding entrepreneurial footprint in company made $23.9 million in revenue in the city. The data technology company is expanding 2015, with those numbers nearly doubling Fritchie said the company will move up to its space at One Canal Place to accommo- in 2016 to $41.5 million in revenue. In 2017, the 31st and 32nd floor because of the com- date a growing staff and workload. Lucid made $51.7 million in revenue. pany’s increased size, taking over the former Last year, Lucid president and CEO NOLA Media Group space in the next couple Patrick Comer said his firm planned to add of months. Lucid She said growth of this magnitude does not 100 employees to its existing 165 people Headquarters: New Orleans in 2017. The New Orleans-based tech firm come without challenges. 2010 plans to add another 100 employees next “Growing pains are going to be a natural Founded: year, according to Christina Fritchie, senior occurrence,” she said. “We’re placing a lot of Business: technology manager of talent acquisition at Lucid. The care in maintaining our culture as we grow.” Employees: 230 company currently has 230 employees, with Lucid also has increased competition from Top executive: Patrick Comer/CEO the majority in New Orleans. Lucid also has new companies coming online that have simi- offices in London and India. lar technology. Year Revenue In 2017, Lucid raised $60 million in fund- “Moving forward, we will continue global- 2015 $23.9 million ing from Boston-based North Bridge Growth ization,” she said, with a focus on southern 2016 $41.5 million Equity, a venture capital firm. Fritchie said Europe specifically. “We’re pacing for the the investment allowed Lucid to invest in same kind of growth that we had last year. 2017 $51.7 million the global landscape and product evolution, It’s an exciting time for us and the industry in Three-year growth 116 percent attributing a lot of its success to strategic general.” Source: CityBusiness staff research hiring. —Lance Traweek GROW CONNECTED.

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NewOrleansChamber.org NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 25 Fastest Growing Companies New revenue stream drives growth at Morgan & Co. A marketing executive in today’s data-driven media land- effective, efficient cost.” PHOTO COURTESY MORGAN & CO. scape, Morgan & Co.’s Eric Morgan says one of the first It starts with consumer information gathered in the right things he discusses with new clients is placing a dollar value way. Many clients already have the infrastructure they need on their advertising spend. in place -- case management systems, web development “For hotels, we are talking about how much did you teams or phone systems -- but may not be gathering and spend to book hotel rooms? For the law firms, it’s how measuring information in an optimal way, Morgan said. many cases did you sign up last month, last week, and what “That’s our role, to look at this and help you set things was that cost per acquisition?” Morgan said. up properly,” Morgan said. “So when we do turn on that “It’s very much a business conversation,” Morgan added. campaign, we can track it and report on it and say, ‘Of the “These days, we put a lot of emphasis on the return.” million dollars you spent, we know where you are getting The company works out of an office on Canal Street. Advanced analytics are redefining the advertising indus- your best bang for your buck.’” try. Computing power and affordable data storage are When Morgan founded his media-only marketing firm supporting new predictive tools that can measure the with a partner in 1997, digital advertising and the internet Morgan & Co. interaction of advertising across media types and channels, were starting to blow up at the same time brands were start- Headquarters: New Orleans enabling marketers to see how the various parts of an ad ing to place more emphasis on audience insights and under- campaign affect customer behavior and drive revenue. standing who their customers and potential customers are. Founded: 1997 Now, not only can Morgan’s clients attribute a value to “Historically, it was who is watching TV and who is Business: marketing agency a new customer or transaction, they can also fine-tune a reading newspapers and that kind of thing,” Morgan said. Employees: 8 campaign on the fly. “But that’s evolved, and it has been what do they like, what Top executive: Eric Morgan/CEO If a customer visited Expedia.com just before booking a are their hot buttons, what are their aspirations?” hotel room, you might think to simply attribute that sale to By combining these nuanced consumer insights with Year Revenue that last click, Morgan said. But the customer may have also new information such as what websites customers are visit- 2015 $17 million seen a television campaign for the hotel chain, or heard a ing, how much time they spending on them or whether they 2016 $33.2 million tourism spot on the radio for their destination. are watching videos online, Morgan says Morgan and Co. 2017 $41.7 million “There were a combination of events that made you has opened a fast-growing new revenue stream in consult- Three-year growth 145 percent book those weekends those nights,” Morgan said. “We are ing clients on how to use new analytic tools. trying to figure out what’s that combination, what’s that Source: CityBusiness staff research optimal ratio and mixture so that we can do it at the most —Michael Joe Rotolo Consultants gets lift from Alabama project

The roots of Rotolo Consultants Inc. started in Two acquisitions in the Florida panhandle in CITYBUSINESS the 1960s as a nursery in Slidell. Today, it’s one of 2017 will allow RCI to open maintenance and FILE PHOTO the fastest growing companies in the New Orleans production facilities this year. Rotolo forecasts area in terms of revenue. more expansion plans into Alabama and southern The firm’s revenue spiked from $39 million in Tennessee in the coming years. 2016 to $53 million in 2017. RCI president and RCI continued to streamline its services by CEO Keith Rotolo said the biggest driver was a offering a single point of contact and one contrac- large construction project at OWA Park, a 520- tor for its construction divisions to provide items Multi-year contracts secured by Rotolo Consultants Inc. have included landscaping work at University Medical Center and the acre amusement complex in Foley, Alabama with such as pools, specialty concrete, masonry work Veterans Affairs Hospital in Mid-City. roller coasters, retail, an indoor events center and and fences. Traditionally, owners and general con- a 14-acre lake. tractors have had to deal with multiple contractors He said the company’s construction divisions for these. Rotolo Consultants Inc. -- one that performs landscaping and irrigation “Our goal is to be that subcontractor to our and the other that builds pools, aquatic features general contractors that we work with and provide Headquarters: Slidell and concrete -- were involved in the $17.5 mil- a one-stop shop for these different scopes,” Rotolo Founded: 1978 lion project. The maintenance division secured a said. “We just really like the control of that.” Business: landscape installation, landscape multi-year contract to upkeep the property, and Looking toward the future, Rotolo projects maintenance, aquatics, hardscape the company recently opened a maintenance and continued expansion of his client base. The firm, Employees: 600 production facility in Foley. which has 600 full-time employees, started offer- Top executive: Keith Rotolo/president and CEO RCI saw continued growth from its mainte- ing its services to commercial clients and has nance division that typically handles upkeep of delved into government work in both the con- Yea Revenue multi-family complexes, commercial properties struction and maintenance divisions. 2015 $38 million and high-end resorts. Other multi-year main- Rotolo said this type of work includes mainte- 2016 $39 million tenance contracts the firm has secured in the nance of highways, medians and right-of-ways. 2017 $53 million past include the University Medical Center and “The equipment is typically larger than com- Three-year growth 39.47 percent Veterans Affairs Hospital complex in Mid-City mercial work,” he said. and the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles. —Andrew Valenti Source: CityBusiness staff research NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM 26 New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 $1.6B Globalstar merger tops April M&A activity The highlight of Louisiana M&A activity in April was service. With the merger strengthening the company’s bal- its operations in Covington. More than 200 people work the announcement by Covington-based Globalstar that ance sheet, Globalstar is expected to be in a better position for the company in Louisiana, and a new, larger headquar- it will merge with metro fiber provider FiberLight and to monetize its terrestrial spectrum, which is a potential ters in Covington is set to open in November. acquire certain other assets to create a diversifi ed telecom- multibillion-dollar revenue source for the company. The Also in the telecom space, Charlotte-based Conterra munications infrastructure company. The transaction will spectrum can be used for cellular Wi-Fi in metropolitan Ultra Broadband Holdings acquired two affiliated bring together strategic assets across satellite, spectrum and areas where it is not needed for Globalstar’s satellite tele- Carencro companies, Network USA and Sun America fi ber, as well as leverage Globalstar’s spectrum resources to communication services, and can work with the chips Communications (NUSA). NUSA is a builder, owner and create new revenue streams through cellular services. already in smartphones and other wireless devices. operator of facilities-based lit and dark fi ber, primarily in Expected to close in the third quarter of 2018, the deal Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, FiberLight adds fi ber net- Louisiana and east Texas. Its customers include wireless is valued at approximately $1.6 billion. Following the trans- works in over 30 U.S. metropolitan areas across Texas, the and landline carriers, health care organizations, government action, Globalstar will be renamed Thermo Companies Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Bay area. It operates 14,000 and mid-sized to Fortune 500 enterprises. and continue to be traded on the NYSE American. route miles of fi ber and 26,000 backbone access points, The transaction will increase Conterra’s fi ber presence The transaction involves multiple entities that are con- with 40 of the top 50 bandwidth providers in the U.S. as by nearly 3,000 miles, expand its regional fi ber footprint trolled by Globalstar executive chairman and CEO Jay customers. throughout the Gulf Coast region and provide entry into Monroe, including Thermo Investments, which will inject Thermo Companies is expected to have pro forma Arkansas and Mississippi. much needed capital. Thermo Investments will contribute adjusted earnings before interests, taxes, depreciation and This acquisition is complementary to Conterra’s approximately $275 million of CenturyLink common amortization (EBITDA) in excess of $165 million in 2019, first acquisition in Louisiana, Mansura-based Detel stock, $100 million in investable cash and other minority 4x standalone Globalstar. The higher anticipated earnings Communications in January 2017. Conterra is majority investments. As a result of the merger, Monroe will increase will allow Thermo Companies to benefi t from Globalstar’s owned by Court Square Capital Partners, LP, a New York- his beneficial ownership in the merged company on a $1.7 billion in U.S. net operating losses. The combined based private equity fi rm. fully-diluted basis from 58 percent today to between 83 companies are expected to have pro forma net debt of $380 G.F. Gay Le Breton is managing director for Chaffe & percent and 87 percent. million at closing, down from Globalstar’s net debt of $472 Associates Inc., responsible for the merger and acquisition The company completed its satellite network in 2013, million as of Dec. 31, 2017. activities of the fi rm. Matt Meeks is assistant vice president creating a clear communications network across the planet. Globalstar moved its headquarters to Louisiana in 2010 for the fi rm. Investment banking services are provided by In 2016, Globalstar received permission from the FCC from California, and according to Tim Taylor, vice presi- Chaffe Securities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. For more to use its airwave spectrum license for mobile broadband dent of fi nance, business operations and strategy, will keep information, visit http://chaffe-associates.com.

April M&A Louisiana merger and acquisition activity in April 2018 CLOSED % Interest Price (In US Target Date Target Buyers/Investors Sellers Acquired Millions) Location

04/03/2018 HMS Architects Grace & Hebert Architects, Inc. ND 100% ND New Orleans, LA

04/04/2018 Wildwood Baton Rouge AGP Wildwood Owner, LLC, a subsidiary Dovetail Development 100% 52.50 Baton Rouge, LA of Alden Street Capital Management

04/04/2018 Days Inn Baton Rouge South JAI Ambe J S K, LLC Umia Laxmi, LLC 100% 3.35 Baton Rouge, LA 04/09/2018 Network USA, LLC and Sun Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc., ND 100% ND Carencro, LA America Communications, a portfolio company of Court Square LLC Capital Partners 04/09/2018 Gambit and Capital City Press, LLC, parent company Margo and Clancy DuBos 100% ND New Orleans, LA BestofNewOrleans.com of The New Orleans Advocate 04/09/2018 26 McDonald's restaurants McDonald's of Acadiana McBR Management Co. 100% ND Baton Rouge, LA

04/12/2018 Picadilly Restaurant Store Master Funding XIV, an affi liate of Circus Property, LLC and Three Ring 100% 2.95 Baton Rouge, LA property on Essen Lane STORE Capital Corporation (NYSE:STOR) Remainder I, LLC

04/13/2018 2 McDonald's restaurants McDonald's USA LLC, a subsidiary of The Valluzzo Family 100% $300 and good Baton Rouge, LA and associated land McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) and valuable consideration 04/23/2018 Picadilly Restaurant Store Master Funding XIV, an affi liate of Circus Property, LLC and Three Ring 100% 3.70 Baton Rouge, LA property on Florida Blvd. STORE Capital Corporation (NYSE:STOR) Remainder I, LLC

04/25/2018 National Mail-It, LLC Mspark, Inc. ND 100% ND Shreveport, LA 04/27/2018 Working Interest in the Ram Stone Energy Corporation (NYSE:SGY) Shell Offshore, Inc., a subsidiary of Royal 100% 34.00 Gulf of Mexico Powell Unit and Related Dutch Shell plc (ENXTAM:RDSA); Anadarko Assets US Offshore, LLC, a subsidiary of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC); and Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) 04/27/2018 Lone Oak, Greenwell Plaza STA Properties, LLC Palisade Properties, Inc. 100% 11.70 Baton Rouge, LA and Magnolia Gardens Apartment Complexes NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 27 April M&A ANNOUNCED % Interest Price (In US Target Date Target Buyers/Investors Sellers Acquired Millions) Location

04/10/2018 Vizient Gulf States Vizient Mid South Merger 100% ND Baton Rouge, LA 04/16/2018 Gaming and Hotel Operations Eldorado Resorts, Inc. Tropicana Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB:TPCA), a majority 100% ND Baton Rouge, LA including Belle of Baton Rouge (Nasdaq:ERI) owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises, LP (Nasdaq:IEP) and others 04/25/2018 Globalstar; Global Globalstar, Inc. (AMEX:GSAT) Merger 100% 1,650.00 Covington, LA; SpectrumCo.; FiberLight, LLC; to be renamed Thermo Alpharetta, GA; and Thermo Investments Companies, Inc. Denver, CO Source: Capital IQ, corporate and other records, staff research; ND - Not Disclosed; Price - Enterprise Value, where available Includes Announced or Closed transactions involving a Louisiana Target, Buyer or Seller

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Timothy Bennett of the Archbishop Shaw Alumni Association and a Martinez serves on the advisory boards of the vice president, team leader - corporate banking member of the Algiers Irish & Friendship Club. He Salvation Army and the Children’s Neuromuscular Hancock Whitney received his bachelor’s degree in finance from the Foundation. He received his undergraduate University of New Orleans. degree from the University of Tennessee and his Timothy Bennett is responsible for managing a MBA from UNO. portfolio of corporate banking clients who require Scott Krieger financial services and products to meet their needs. commercial relationship manager and vice Ying Lai (Lingling) Neel In addition to being the primary point of contact and president vice president of business development/ key financial advisor for the client, he is accountable Investar Bank commercial lending for prospecting new business and retaining and American Bank & Trust deepening existing relationships. He also manages Scott Krieger is responsible for growing and key team members in the delivery of products and maintaining a commercial loan and deposit Ying Lai (Lingling) Neel started her banking career in services to Hancock Whitney clients and prospects. portfolio while providing the highest level of 2001 with Bank One. She has held several positions customer service. With 23 years of experience in in banking over the years, leading up to her current Bennett serves as a board member for the Good banking and 19 of those in commercial lending, he position at American Bank & Trust. Neel is multi- Shepherd School and the New Orleans Chamber, lingual and speaks several languages including joined Investar from First American Bank and Trust is on the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Cystic English, Mandarin, and Cantonese fluently, and Company. He also has experience in compliance Fibrosis Foundation Steering Committees and partially in three other Chinese dialects. and underwriting. Brother Martin High School Alumni Committee. He is a graduate of Brother Martin High School, Neel is currently an executive board member of Krieger serves on the membership committee for the University of Southern Mississippi and the the Asian Chamber of Commerce, a member of Business Networking International and is a member Mississippi School of Banking. the Taiwan Business Association and vice-chair of of Our Lady of the Lake Men’s Club. He is a graduate the recently formed Asian Import/Export Chamber of the Leadership St. Tammany program and holds Michael Fahrenholt of Commerce. Neel was born in Taipei, Taiwan. She vice president / senior commercial relationship two degrees; a bachelor’s degree in economics moved to the United States in 1994 to complete manager from LSU and a master’s degree in business her bachelor’s degree. After graduating, she Home Bank administration from UNO. relocated to Louisiana and has been a resident of Gretna since 1999. Michael Fahrenholt began his career with Home Kris Martinez Bank in 2007 and has 23 years of banking and vice president, team leader - corporate banking Neel graduated with a bachelor’s in business lending experience. Hancock Whitney administration from the University of Oklahoma and from the ABA School of Commercial Lending. A native of the West Bank, Fahrenholt dedicates Kris Martinez has been with Hancock Whitney for 10 his time to organizations that support local youth, years since completing the company’s commercial WHO’S WATCHING YOU? including Junior Achievement, his high school alma lending training program. He currently leads a team To submit your name or a colleague’s for “Ones to mater Archbishop Shaw and as adviser to the newly of lenders and portfolio managers in corporate Watch,” contact Valerie Huntley at vhuntley@nopg. constructed Eagle Athletic Facilities. He is treasurer banking in New Orleans. com or 293-9273. SAVE THE DATE for the 2018 PILLARS OF SCOUTING LUNCHEON as the SoutheaSt LouiSiana CounCiL Boy SCoutS of ameriCa honor Bill Metcalf and Joe exnicios

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FOCUS Banking/Insurance & Investments Hancock, Whitney banks to merge names A Gulfport, Mississippi-based bank is preparing to rebrand clients will see brand updates to online and mobile banking, debit as Hancock Whitney Bank, with the official renaming and credit cards and checks, according to a news release. coming in late May. Customers can still use their same accounts and card num- Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank merged in bers under the same terms. The local bankers will remain 2011. Since then, the bank has functioned as the same. Whitney in Louisiana and Texas and Hancock in Mike Achary, chief financial officer of Hancock Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. Whitney, said the two companies have very strong The ofﬁ cial name change will come May 25, brands and identities they plan to continue. a significant anniversary for the joint compa- “Here we are, some seven years since we did put ny. The initial transaction between Hancock the two companies together, and we are just at the Bank and Whitney Bank occurred 100 years ago point that the natural evolution in terms of where on May 25, 1918. we go next with the brands is to put the two brands On May 1, Hancock Whitney president and together,” Achary said. “The iconic clock on the CEO John Hairston introduced a new logo and Whitney side and lighthouse on the Hancock side are tagline: “Your Dream. Our Mission.” still going to be a part of our history.” New logos will begin to go up at Hancock Whitney head- There are 108 branches in Louisiana, with 30 branch- quarters this month, along with all regional offices, 200-plus es in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. financial centers and over 260 ATMs. Within two months, —Lance Traweek LOGO COURTESY HANCOCK WHITNEY

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That’s why real estate has earned existing loans can be helpful in maintaining your When it’s time to replace the oven range or a refrig- its reputation as a sound investment that builds credit score. erator, one of those “no payments, no interest for 18 wealth and credit. Keep credit utilization low. When maintaining months” deals can seem like a lifesaver. It sounds like Most people, however, don’t have the quanti- a property, having access to credit can be helpful a great deal, but these alluring promises are designed ty of cash on hand to purchase a house or apart- because it lets you make repairs and keep things in to play a psychological trick on you. Because you ment building outright. Still, if becoming a landlord good living condition for your tenants. One thing don’t have to pay yet, it doesn’t really feel like spend- means taking out a 30-year mortgage, the monthly that can affect your credit score is the amount of ing money when you’re making the purchase. payments from the tenants should be enough to ser- credit you’re using. Unfortunately, keeping a higher However, once the interest-free promotional period vice the loan and build equity for you, while leaving balance could result in a lower credit score. As a rule, is up, a double-digit interest rate often kicks in. If some cash fl ow so you can maintain the property. keep your credit utilization at 30 percent or less. you don’t have the cash to pay off the balance or Be mindful of the inquiry stage. Once you decide Keep a cushion of cash. It happens. 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Through it, we track our own These are all complex items that demand our attention, and on topic. but there is another need that should stay at the top of the and each’s daily progress. It keeps us focused and it keeps list for growing companies. It’s what keeps the business the team accountable to each other. If someone is falling • Daily huddles are when you identify problems, not running and your employees productive and empowered. behind, other team members can offer help before it gets solve them. Chances are, most team members in It’s called focus. too late. the huddle won’t be involved in the solution. Free Focus on daily priorities. Focus on the team. Focus on Plus, employees feel empowered when they accom- them to focus on their own priorities. Others will get company goals. Because without focus, businesses - and plish daily goals. Let’s face it: Few things are more satisfy- together after the huddle and tackle the issue. employees – will fail. ing than methodically and consistently crossing things off • Embrace technology for the daily huddle. The right your to-do list. Holding a daily huddle is perhaps the most important software allows for real-time tracking of the to-do list Another benefi t to using software as part of your daily tactic a business can employ to help employees and com- and complete transparency among all team members. huddle is that all team members can see when tasks are pany leaders stay focused. For 15 minutes each morning, Plus, it helps keep remote workers in the rhythm of completed. No more hastily-written emails explaining everyone in our small but fast-growing company huddles the daily huddle and connected to team members. to confirm and give updates on daily priorities. This where team members are on projects or hedged excuses as rhythm of communication makes us accountable to each to why something has not yet been done. As priorities are In a football huddle, players aren’t talking about next other and to company goals, both short and long-term. In assigned and executed, the software automatically updates week’s game or where they’ll spend the off-season. They’re larger companies, daily huddles are conducted by teams or to let everyone on the team know what has been accom- focused on the very next play and on simply moving the departments. plished and what the next step is. ball towards the end zone. The huddle - or daily stand-up - is a well-known Here are a few tips for implementing daily huddles This focus is what produces wins better business habit, one famously practiced by John D. in your organization” - on the fi eld, in your offi ce and for Rockefeller. 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An in-depth look at the role of executive coaches The best sports fi gures in the world, such as Anthony they more of a face-to-face type? • An understanding of how these roles relate to a lead- Davis and Serena Williams, enlist the assistance of perfor- Assessing a leader’s needs er’s own role, and how the intersection of roles facil- mance coaches for both body and mind because they want While styles, frameworks and approaches may vary itates patterns of both beneficial and detrimental to be the best at what they do. The same principal applies across coaches, each coaching engagement should begin behavior. to executives, who can gain great benefi t from a partner to with an assessment of an executive’s situational needs. • A defi nition of a leader’s value and belief system that help them achieve goals. From this assessment, the coach’s role is to tailor his or her drives him/her. Who we are support in such a way that will maximize the effectiveness • An analysis of a leader’s strengths, weaknesses, oppor- Executive coaches are experienced and insightful indi- of a leader in their role. Therefore, the beginning of the tunities and threats (SWOT) to identify his/her assets, viduals who work with executive leaders to guide personal coaching process could include the exploration of certain opportunities, and areas of growth. and professional growth. It can sometimes be lonely and criteria for effectiveness: uncertain at the top, and leaders need someone in their cor- Skill set: What does the leader do? What are they • A defi nition of success through smart goal setting. ner whose core objective is to see them succeed. Through expected to do? What skills does he/she possess? And • A detailed plan to achieve goals with key milestones an honest, open and trusting relationship, as well as a good what may need to be developed or refi ned? and timelines. fi t of character, an executive and a coach form a partnership Behaviors: How does the leader perform his/her role? that hones in on short and long term goals and plots a path What are the most impactful behavioral changes to focus Each session begins with a check-in: How is the exec- to achieve them. on for the duration of coaching support? utive feeling personally, professionally? What is his/her mood? How is his/her health? Next, we review updates How to choose Motivation: How does the leader envision potential success? What will inspire him/her to reach these aspira- and changes in skills, behaviors and techniques that the Finding the right coach may require introductory meet- leader has employed since we last met. We refl ect on real- ings with a few individuals. The most important fi rst step is tions? How can he/she eliminate the self-limiting thoughts that hinder progress towards goals? life examples – why a situation went well or why it did not. for a leader to refl ect on what he/she is looking to gain from For the remainder of the session, we discuss strategies, tech- coaching. Perhaps the leader has trouble managing certain Some leaders need a support system to brainstorm solutions while others need an accountability partner to keep niques, and concerns for the next topic area. The session personality types, or holding others accountable. Maybe concludes with clear next steps and a meeting summary a new executive could use support in building confi dence them on track with their goals. With changing needs and evolving perspectives, the most important thing that my document for reference. in decision making. Choosing a coach with a skill set that is Similar to an athletic coach, I am different, yet complementary, may provide a deeper growth executive clients learn is how to have a sense of self. When building a coaching work plan with executive not there to play the game for my cli- experience. Lastly, an executive will want to decipher logis- ents. The key to a leader’s growth is tical details as they are assessing which coach is right for leaders, I consider seven key elements: • An assessment of situational behaviors and attitudes. that they take responsibility for exe- them. For example, how often should a leader and his/her cution. coach meet? What is a reasonable budget for coaching? Is • An understanding of the roles that other individuals Kevin Wilkins is founder and man- the leader comfortable with virtual or phone sessions, or are play in a leader’s personal and professional lives. aging director of trepwise. NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM 32 New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 New Orleans-area banks

Louisiana-based banks operating in the New Orleans area, ranked by total assets; financial results as of Dec. 31, 2017

Name Net income Return on assets Local full-time Local branches Address Total assets (loss) Return of equity employees Nationally Web site

IBERIABANK 200 W. Congress St. $27.9 billion $142.41 million 0.58 percent 21 200 W. Congress St. $27.9 billion $142.41 million 3.95 percent 3,656 261 iberiabank.com Lafayette 70501 3.95 percent 261

Whitney Bank (Hancock Holding Company) 0.82 percent 228 St. Charles Ave. $27.34 billion $215.63 million 3,887 56 hancockwhitney.com New Orleans 70130 7.68 percent 199

Home Bank 1600 Veterans Blvd $2.23 billion $16.82 million 1.04 percent 442 12 home24bank.com 1600 Veterans Blvd $2.23 billion $16.82 million 8.63 percent 442 39 home24bank.com Metairie 70005 8.63 percent 39

Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Co. 1.15 percent 19 200 St. Charles Ave. $1.61 billion $27.63 million 573 31 gulfbank.com New Orleans 70130 19.96 percent

Investar Bank 0.62 percent 4 PO Box 84207 $1.6 billion $8.2 million 0.62 percent 29 4 investarbank.com PO Box 84207 $1.6 billion $8.2 million 5.65 percent 29 20 Baton Rouge 70884

State Bank and Trust Co. 0.74 percent 11 1700 Hwy. 59 $1.13 billion $6.5 million 304 34 statebank1898.com Mandeville 70448 6.8 percent

Crescent Bank & Trust 0.82 percent 2 1100 Poydras St., Suite 100 $996.38 million $8.49 million 0.82 percent 533 2 cbtno.com 1100 Poydras St., Suite 100 $996.38 million $8.49 million 7.59 percent 533 38 New Orleans 70163

First Bank and Trust 1.01 percent 10 909 Poydras St., Ste 1700 $938.3 million $14.03 million 230 17 fbtonline.com New Orleans 70112 11.2 percent

First American Bank & Trust P.O. Box 550 $928.48 million $9.93 million 1.12 percent 220 4 fabt.com P.O. Box 550 $928.48 million $9.93 million 8.49 percent 220 24 fabt.com Vacherie 70090 8.49 percent 24

Fidelity Bank 201 St. Charles Ave., Ste 2710 $814.61 million $1.82 million 0.23 percent 382 18 bankwithfidelity.com New Orleans 70170 1.33 percent 18

Resource Bank 1.12 percent 10 70533 Hwy 21 $688.42 million $7.37 million 9.77 percent 155 10 resource.bank Covington 70433 9.77 percent 10

The above information was provided by the individual banking institutions. Income and assets have been rounded. Parentheses means decrease.Note, all net income numbers are based on a year-to-date accumulation. Any additions or corrections should be sent on company letterhead to Research, New Orleans CityBusiness, 3350 Ridgelake Dr., Suite 281, Metairie, LA 70002. NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 33 New Orleans-area banks

Louisiana-based banks operating in the New Orleans area, ranked by total assets; financial results as of Dec. 31, 2017

Name Return on assets Local full-time Local branches Address Total assets Net income (loss) Return of equity employees Nationally Web site

Fifth District 4000 General DeGaulle Dr. $406.6 million $1.92 million 0.47 percent 72 6 fifthdistrict.com 4000 General DeGaulle Dr. $406.6 million $1.92 million 2.67 percent 72 6 fifthdistrict.com New Orleans 70114

Metairie Bank and Trust Co. 3344 Metairie Rd. $389.38 million $2.45 million 0.64 percent 124 9 metairiebank.com Metairie 70001 6.62 percent 9

Florida Parishes Bank 1300 W. Morris Ave. $364.87 million $1.44 million 0.4 percent 95 7 bankfpb.com 1300 W. Morris Ave. $364.87 million $1.44 million 4.31 percent 95 7 bankfpb.com Hammond 70403

Hibernia Bank 325 Carondelet St. $135.6 million $150,000 0.11 percent 22 3 hibernia.bank New Orleans 70130 0.79 percent 3

Mississippi River Bank 8435 Hwy. 23 $112.43 million $2.86 million 2.39 percent 22 2 mississippiriverbank.net 8435 Hwy. 23 $112.43 million $2.86 million 21.36 percent 22 2 mississippiriverbank.net Belle Chasse 70037 21.36 percent 2

The above information was provided by the individual banking institutions. Income and assets have been rounded. Parentheses means decrease.Note, all net income numbers are based on a year- to-date accumulation. Any additions or corrections should be sent on company letterhead to Research, New Orleans CityBusiness, 3350 Ridgelake Dr., Suite 281, Metairie, LA 70002. NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM 34 New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 HEALTH CARE Sharing, mining patient data in digital health and telemedicine

BY NATHANIEL M. LACKTMAN AND KELLY A.THOMPSON doing with it alone right now.” Guest column Data sharing must be done in a meaningful, cohesive manner. Shared data must be readable, usable and available to other providers. The use of new technologies such as digital health applications, As data sharing becomes more accepted throughout the health care telemedicine and information exchanges can provide game-changing industry, companies must take steps to ensure their data sharing com- benefits for providers and patients alike. plies with state and federal regulations that protect patient privacy and But with increased sharing comes increased risks to both the secu- the choice not to share PHI. rity and the privacy of patient information. Most digital health and telemedicine companies are aware of data security and breaches. HEALTH DATA MINING, SHARING UNDER HIPAA However, an arguably more important compliance area is the inten- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a federal tional sharing of protected health information — or PHI — with third law that governs the use and disclosure of PHI by covered entities, parties, whether for data mining, research or marketing purposes. defined as health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care Because data sharing and data mining will only continue to grow providers that electronically transmit PHI. across the health care industry, providers and vendors must under- The general rule is that PHI cannot be disclosed without the patient’s stand when and how they can share PHI, including monetization authorization. However, certain uses and disclosures of PHI for treat- opportunities, and when they must obtain the patient’s express autho- ment, payment and health care operations, or TPOs, do not require rization. patient authorization if the TPO conditions under HIPAA are met. This article highlights some key privacy laws and rules that digital Fortunately, many data sharing arrangements can be structured to health and telemedicine companies should consider before sharing, meet the TPO exception and therefore would not require the patient’s mining or monetizing patient health information. authorization. Even if a provider shares PHI under the TPO exception, it must still comply with minimum necessary disclosure requirements, DATA SHARING, MINING: CORNERSTONE OF HEALTHCARE agreed-upon patient restrictions to the use and disclosure of PHI, and AI AND MACHINE LEARNING other state laws that may be more stringent in how providers can The unknown of big data opportunities can leave companies either share patient data. unnecessarily fearful of sharing the PHI of their patients or, converse- ly, overly lax and eager to share PHI. MONETIZING HEALTH DATA AND USING PATIENT INFO Data mining, which allows providers to discover patterns and extract FOR MARKETING connections by examining large data sets, can benefit patients as a As with many things, the rules get more complex — and restrictive whole because it makes certain services more precise and powerful. — when money gets involved. Consider, for example, how genetic counseling becomes more If PHI is shared (or even used) in exchange for remuneration or for effective when more data is mined from patients with diseases and marketing purposes, additional requirements must be met. This some- chronic illnesses. A recent report by HFMA and Humana showed times includes the requirement that the provider obtain the patient’s 70 percent of providers believed seamless health data sharing was express authorization to use or share the data, even if the disclosure essential to success under value-based care models. Similarly, a Pew would otherwise have met the TPO exception. Research survey found that while Americans were sensitive about For example, if the covered entity receives payment for sharing or maintaining their personal information, 52 percent would find health using the data, that disclosure no longer meets the TPO exception care data sharing acceptable. (e.g., a third-party vendor wants to pay the provider to send an email Interoperability of shared data is one of the most important aspects blast to a select group of the provider’s patients). In that case, the of this industry trend. covered entity must obtain a valid patient authorization that specifically Even Bruce Greenstein, chief technology officer of the federal states the disclosure will result in remuneration to the covered entity. Department of Health and Human Services, pledged at HIMSS18 to A practice pointer regarding authorizations: An authorization is not share more health data between federal departments and with the the same thing as patient consent. An authorization is a detailed doc- public. “The American people own the data that is in HHS, not a ument that gives covered entities permission to use PHI for specified bureaucrat that has been there for 20 years and thinks that they have purposes, which are generally other than TPO, or to disclose PHI to a the control because other people might misuse it,” he said. “People third party specified by the individual. outside of our building will do much better things with it than we are A valid authorization must specify a number of elements, including NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 35 a description of the PHI to be used and disclosed, the person autho- the company made a deliberate decision to sell patient data without rized to make the use or disclosure, the person to whom the covered authorization and was not the victim of a cyberattack. entity may make the disclosure, an expiration date or event, and, in The White House’s FY 2019 proposed budget cut OCR funding some cases, the purpose for which the information may be used or by approximately 20 percent compared to last year, which left some disclosed. uncertainty as to the level of enforcement actions. (Congress ultimate- With limited exceptions, covered entities may not condition treat- ly did not follow those proposed budget cuts for OCR.) ment or coverage on the individual providing an authorization. Protection of patient privacy is not only important to the federal Another tip: HIPAA prohibits the use of compound authorizations in government; it is important to many patients who feel they should this context. That means the provider cannot combine, into another own and control their health data. agreement or document, the patient’s authorization to use or disclose Outside OCR, the FTC has issued fines and settlements against his or her PHI for remuneration or marketing. Thus, providers should online health companies for improper online privacy practices based on not tuck this authorization into an informed consent, payment agree- the notion that they are “unfair and deceptive acts or practices.” The ment or online terms of use. Instead, they must use a standalone two primary concerns in this niche are: 1) truthful advertising of the authorization for the patient to sign. health app’s capabilities, and 2) transparent privacy practices regarding user data. DATA SHARING IN RESEARCH OR CLINICAL TRIALS Fortunately, the FTC has published a number of helpful resources HIPAA contains specific rules related to the use and disclosure of for health technology companies, including “Best Practices for Mobile patient data for research or clinical trials. Health App Developers,” “Marketing Your Mobile App,” and the For example, if PHI is used for research or clinical trials, providers “Mobile Health Apps Interactive Tool.” must obtain approval from an institutional review board or privacy The opportunity for big data to drive transformative health care board waiver of authorization, receive an authorization from an individ- solutions is evident, but the challenges in achieving that opportunity ual to create a research repository, use the PHI through the collection — whether technical, institutional, operational or legal — are complex. and use of a limited data set, or use the PHI through the collection and The regulatory landscape, which seeks to limit the misuse of confi- use of de-identified information. dential health information and protect legitimate privacy and security Data is de-identified by removing individually identifiable health concerns, must be navigated by those digital health or telemedicine information from patient information, leaving no reasonable basis to companies seeking to mine or monetize health care data. believe that the de-identified information can be used to identify an This article was originally pub- individual. lished in Telemedicine Magazine Under HIPAA, de-identified information is not considered PHI and is and on Foley & Lardner’s blog, therefore not subject to HIPAA’s privacy regulations. 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NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM 38 New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 HEALTH CARE No slowdown seen in health system merger spree

BY THOMAS A. BARSTOW “Every hospital is different. Whether they NURSES MOSTLY UNAFFECTED Contributing writer continue services or not is a local thing,” he Also, pay and benefits are dictated by local said. “But I don’t think that I have heard of markets, so there might not be much wiggle As hospitals and health systems nationwide where a merger meant lower prices for con- room to cut pay or to find savings in that area, continue to merge, few observers expect the sumers.” Rother and Plummer said. trend to stop anytime soon. In Pennsylvania, nurses have not felt It is an assessment shared by multiple KEY BENEFIT IS ACCESS great pressure from the trends, said Betsy health care experts, including those who think Patrick Michael Snook, CEO of the Pennsylvania State Nurses mergers don’t help employers or consum- Plummer, a profes- Association. ers save money. The trend is so strong that sor of health admin- Beyond changes in policies and proce- large systems already growing through multi- istration at Penn dures, as well as adjusting to new information ple marriages will continue to look for ways State Harrisburg in technology systems, she said, “In general, it to increase market share through additional Pennsylvania, said doesn’t really affect the nursing staffs.” deals, observers noted. mergers always start Of course, there are fewer targets left. with the intent to RESOURCE ALLOCATION In New Jersey, less than a quarter of the save money. At Jefferson, which has brought in other hospitals remain independent, said Kerry But, he said, “A hospitals in recent years, the merger with McKean Kelly, vice president of communica- lot of the studies Kennedy should be completed by the end of tions and member services for the New Jersey show the cost sav- the year and will include determining how to Hospital Association. Further consolidations ings are not there.” best allocate patient resources, Devine said. will be driven by the search for “good quality Patrick Micha el Plummer, pro- Nonetheless, fessor of health administration at Regional referral centers will help patients care at the most effective cost,” rather than Penn State Harrisburg Plummer said, mea- find the best service, which might include spe- cost savings alone, Kelly said. sures other than cialty care in downtown Philadelphia or service “All merger activity is an effort to find that money can be more important: access to care, closer to home. The idea is to grow, he said, balance in health care,” she said. capacity of services and the ability to provide not to contract. In Pennsylvania, about 27 hospitals are service. “We will identify where to provide services independent, with another 128 hospitals in “The market is changing so fast; those and what kinds of clinical services to pro- health systems, said Andy Carter, president aspects always are in play,” he said. vide,” Devine said. As an example, he added, and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem “What in Philadelphia can be provided in New Association of Pennsylvania. His group reports ATTRITION, LAYOFFS Jersey?” a 78 percent reduction in independent hospi- The changes, especially if cultural differenc- Some of the biggest adjustments includ- tals since 2000. es are not properly addressed, have led to the ed areas where Kennedy needed expertise, failure of mergers, Plummer said. such as in digital medical information, where LOWER COSTS? NOT NECESSARILY At a minimum, attrition will occur. Jefferson already had infrastructure in place. One recent marriage playing out in the Some health care workers accustomed to “We didn’t need to merge,” he said. “We mid-Atlantic involves Jefferson Health in an independent hospital might not like the were looking for who would make the best Philadelphia, which is absorbing southern New focus on management and corporate rules a partnership.” Jersey-based Kennedy Health. larger system may demand, Plummer said. The benefits to consumers will include They will either leave or be replaced, espe- CONTINUAL EVALUATION, PRESSURE greater access to care and better value, but cially as the new organization sorts through Rother said hospitals continually must eval- not necessarily lower costs, said Joseph W. questions about what services stay, which uate whether their customers have the access Devine, president, New Jersey division, and an ones go, where services will be consolidated to care, quality of care and cost of care to executive vice president at Jefferson Health. and so on. remain viable, especially as the foundations “The hope is that it will not be getting That process also might mean layoffs, espe- keep shifting. The push by large retailers, such any higher,” said Devine, the former CEO of cially for services that can be outsourced or as Walmart and Amazon, into the health care Kennedy Health. “The ultimate goal is that the consolidated, he said. market could help consumers, as well as take cost will remain stabilized.” some pressure off health systems, he said. ‘TOUGH DECISIONS’ “I don’t think of it as competition as much BEYOND THEIR CONTROL Last fall, Jefferson Health and Thomas as the ability to relieve the need to add more John Rother, president and CEO of Jefferson University said they would be beds,” Rother said. the National Coalition on Health Care in eliminating up to 1 percent of the jobs in a In a lot of cases, market pressures are too Washington, D.C., said a lot of health care 30,000-person workforce, said Gail Benner, a much for an independent hospital to bear, costs are beyond a hospital’s ability to con- Jefferson spokesperson. She did not elaborate unless it is in a geographic area with little trol. And cost pressures can be exclusive to a on which positions would be cut. competition and managers have found ways given market, such as where there is intense “These are tough decisions,” Plummer said. to keep costs in check while providing great demand for skilled workers, he said. Often, front-line health care workers, such care, observers noted. But Rother said those Any savings through mergers often come as nurses and doctors, are too in-demand to stories are becoming increasingly rare. down to overhead and combined services lose. “The little guys merge because they are – back-office operations such as billing and “As one hospital gets integrated into anoth- afraid they are going to get squeezed out,” paperwork – that don’t translate into lower er hospital, they go after the low-hanging fruit he said. “The smaller ones are under a lot of bills for consumers, he said. first,” he said. pressure.” NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018 39 BUSINESS SCENE

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The New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School (Sci High) and the Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education held a 25th anniversary celebration on April 19 at The Wisdom Home.

Sci High founders Paul Guth and Matthew Causey, founding principal Barbara MacPhee and Sci High founder Colby “Skip” Dempesy April and Ogban Okpo

Skip Dempesy, Paul Guth, Sci High founding board president Sybil Morial, founder Matthew Board president Causey and Barbara MacPhee Bob Sternhell

Foundation of Science & Math director of development Julie Bourgeois, event project manager April Okpo, 25th celebration anniversary event co-chair Kristen Nelson, event co-chair/board member Sarah Martzolf, Sci High seniors/event emcees Wade Marshall and Darreille Ellis

Sci High students Jennifer Hoang-Nguyen and Tre Frazier, celebration guests Linda Bjork and Libby Landis

The crowd enjoys the 25th anniversary celebration of Sci High. NEWORLEANSCITYBUSINESS.COM 40 New Orleans CityBusiness May 11 - 24, 2018

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Matt Moore and Lauren Gibbs of Gibbs Construction present the apprentices with Jazz Fest tickets.

uCC apprentice Kristen Netter is applauded for her professionalism on the build site.

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The Historic New Orleans Collection and Windsor Court Hotel has named Ralph as the director of strategic giving. the Louisiana Historical Association have Mahana as general manager. announced that Urmi Engineer Willoughby’s The American Heart Association has named “Yellow Fever, Race and Ecology in Insurance Carl Panebiango, president of Hard Rock Nineteenth-Century New Orleans” the Pan-American Life Insurance Group has Construction LLC, as the 2018 New Orleans winner of the 2017 Kemper and Leila Williams announced that John Foley, president of the Heart Walk chairman. Prize in Louisiana History. U.S. Group business, will retire Sept. 1. Robert DiCianni, current president of the company’s Real Estate Education International Group business, will assume Mary Catherine Romaguera Minvielle has Lusher Charter High School has announced leadership of the new Global Benefits unit, joined RE/MAX N. O. Properties as a realtor that J.J. Smith has been named head coach which consolidates the International and U.S. and sales associate. of the high school’s varsity football team. Group businesses under one organization. CityBusiness welcomes submissions for Cynthia Marie Washington has been Law the “People” and “Calendar” sections. To named senior student and employer advisor Keith Bergeron, partner with Deutsch be considered for inclusion in a coming at Tulane University School of Professional Kerrigan LLP, has been elected to serve on the issue, information must be received in the Advancement. ABA Forum on Construction Law Governing CityBusiness editorial office 10 days prior to Committee for a three-year term. the anticipated publication date. Submissions, General Business including photographs, are published subject Brown & Root Industrial Services has Judge Piper Griffin of Orleans Parish to space availability. Color photos submitted announced that William Clouatre has joined Civil District Court was installed as the by email should be a head shot in jpeg th the staff as executive vice president. 10 chairperson for The Louisiana Judicial format, with measurements of 3x3 and 300dpi. Council. Submissions may be emailed to: Valerie Hospitality Huntley at [email protected]. All photo Chef Rita Bernhardt has joined the culinary Nonprofit attachments and submissions must include the team as chef de cuisine at Domenica. Kingsley House has hired Donna Arms Betzer subject’s name.

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The following are the top residential and commercial permits awarded St. Tammany Parish for parishes in the New Orleans area in the two weeks prior to May 4. TOP COMMERCIAL PERMITS Commercial permits valued at $100,000 and more and residential permits N/A valued at $50,000 and more are listed. Jefferson Parish TOP RESIDENTIAL PERMITS TOP COMMERCIAL PERMITS $419,000, 969 South Corniche Du Lac, Covington, Ron Lee Enterprises $720,000, 708 Little Farms Ave., Metairie, Pontchartrain Mechanical $4171 Cypress Point Drive, Covington, Conbeth Inc. $487,000, 1 Galleria Blvd., Metairie, Galleria Operations Company $385,000, 61398 Windrose Ct., Lacombe, William Cunningham $356,000, 3301 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, The Feil Organization $370,000, 524 Legendre Drive, Slidell, Scot Bennett $312,000, 1405 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, Ochsner Clinic Foundation $340,000, 604 Rue St. Julien, Covington, Conbeth Inc. $296,000, 6301 Riverside St., Metairie, Multi-Family Management

TOP RESIDENTIAL PERMITS $417,000, 4520 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, Hau Nguyen Construction permits year-to-date $261,000, 9582 Catalpa Loop, Waggaman, Coast Builders The following is a breakdown of commercial and residential construction permits for $250,000, 708 Rio Vista Ave., Jefferson, Rio Vista Homes parishes in the New Orleans area, with a focus on commercial projects valued at more than $202,000, 1505 Homestead Ave., Metairie, Celina Rodriguez $100,000 and residential projects more than $50,000. The data reﬂects activity as of May 7. $199,000, 7855 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, Gus Carmadelle Commercial permits Orleans Parish Parish Value Units Average TOP COMMERCIAL PERMITS Jefferson $48.74 million 54 $902,629 $24 million, 2424 Tulane Ave., Gibbs Construction Orleans $357.28 million 127 $2.81 million $15 million, 846 Baronne St., Orleans Shoring St. Tammany $18.37 million 17 $1.08 million $918,000, 909 Poydras St., Keta Construction $713,000, 200 Henry Clay Ave., Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Residential permits $497,000, 4218 South Carrollton Ave., Gibbs Construction Parish Value Units Average Jefferson $49.24 million 270 $182,355 TOP RESIDENTIAL PERMITS Orleans $82.79 million 461 $179,603 $600,000, 2328 Chestnut St., Harvey Burns St. Tammany $69.22 million 298 $232,268 $590,000, 132 Wren St., Bancroft Property Investments $455,000, 1220 Eighth St., Michael Palestina Source: Treen Report $400,000, 917 Hillary St., Steven Bingler $373,000, 1814 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., MGI Construction

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King is looking for a new forever home after his previous owners, who rescued him after his original owner passed away, had to give him up when Sly might have been the smallest evacuating in his litter, but he is big on during personality. He loves to play and Hurricane Irma. cuddle. Sly and his brothers are He would love Lily is a charming, spayed Delia is a 10-year-old getting bigger every day. He hopes to find a home where he can spend his days Terrier mix. This sweet girl is spayed tortoiseshell DSH. they find a home soon, perhaps lying on a comfy sofa in the sun and playing friendly around strangers, kids She is a quiet girl that can even together, but he’s not too fetch in the yard. He walks well on a leash and and other animals. Her favorite be shy at first, but warms picky. So long as Sly receives lots is learning new skills. Weighing around 100 things to do include going for up with head and chin of love and attention, he’s a happy pounds, he will need an experienced owner long walks or car rides. scratches. kitty. who can handle his strength.

To find these and other pets visit the LA/SPCA at 1700 Mardi Visit these and other pets from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily at the Animal Rescue Gras Blvd. in Algiers. Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 4 New Orleans (ARNO) shelter at 271 Plauche St. in Elmwood. Email adopt@ p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more animalrescueneworleans.org for more information. The adoption fee includes spay/ information visit www.la-spca.org or call 368-5191. neuter, up-to-date shots, microchipping and heartworm treatment for dogs. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Ace and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Ofﬁ ce at 1-800-273-5718. Loan & Mortgage Prestige Preview

Lenders Fixed Conform 3-5-7 Year FHA Comments & Other Programs Phone Numbers 30 Year 15-Year ARM Contact Person MILLER HOME MORTGAGE, LLC 4.375% 3.875% 5 yr- 3.75% 4.00% Miller Home Mortgage, LLC., is pleased to offer the Ross L. Miller pts. 0 pts. 0 pts. 0 pts. 0 Homestyle (888) 277-0306 LIP 30 LIP 30 LIP 30 LIP 30 Renovation Mortgage which is a 1-time closing purchase (504) 455-7002 APR 4.656% APR 4.143% APR 4.125% APR 5.360% or refinance & renovation loan. We have 20 years of experience lending on residential property. Licensed FAX (504) 455-3722 in LA and Texas. CAPS- 1st 5 NMLS #69469 Annual 2, Life 5

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Rates listed in the above advertisements are based on a credit score of 740, and a loan of $200,000, with a loan to value of 80% for conventional fi nancing and 96.5% for FHA fi nancing. Jumbo loans are based on credit score of 780 and loan amount of $500,000, with a loan to value of 70%. The APR may increase after consummation and may vary. CityBusiness does not guarantee the accuracy of the information appearing above. All information above is subject to change without notice. The above advertisers all pay a fee to be listed in this table and provide sample rates based on the given scenario described here. NOW MORE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Ace and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention THAN to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Offi ce at 1-800-273-5718. EVER neworleanscitybusiness.com 600 Port of New Orleans Place 700 S Peters St. 522 Orange Street Unit #9A $1,975,000 #611 3 Bd/3 Ba $1,390,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION Unit #12 C/D $2,900,000 #606 1 Bd/1 Ba $379,000 Condos starting at $179,000 Glennda Bach #1 Agent in the Warehouse District Diamond Award Top Producer Over $120,000,000 sold 2014-17 (504) 583-2792 [email protected] glenndabach.latter-blum.com

201 Avenue E 705 Fairfield Ave. 761 Fairfield Ave. 6 Bd/4 1/2 Ba $1,500,000 5 Bd/3 Ba $599,000 4 Bd/4 1/2 Ba $450,000

For Lease: Vacant Land: 700 S Peters #409 $2,200 #3 Island Club Dr. $275,000 700 S Peters #401 $3,500 143 Pintail Dr. $79,900 Latter & Blum, Inc. • 430 Notre Dame, New Orleans, LA 70130 • (504) 569-9300 Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate CommissionUSA. Each ERA powered Real Estate Company is Independently Owned and Operated.

94 ZINNIA DR-COVINGTON WATERFRONT $1,050,000 Exquisite Mediterranean home with access to Tchefuncta River, This is an Entertainer’s Dream, Must See….. 717 ST CHARLES AVE • $4,800,000 Immaculate 3 story on St. Charles Ave. Just 3 blocks from Poydras St. Street Car passes in front of home, as well as many parades, blocks from St. Patrick’s Church & next door to Marcello’s Rest. Home ftrs 7 bdrms, 3 ba, 3 kitchens, 3 living areas & 2 balconies. Beautiful tile, ceramic wood & wood ﬂoors throughout home. Each ﬂoor has its own characteristics. Number lock pads on each bdrm door. Home is wired for surround sound & has security system. Small courtyard in rear of home. Can be Res or Com.

1026 BROOKLYN STREET • $574,900 EXQUISITE FULL RESTORATION of the majestic “Grande Dame” of Old Algiers! This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 3,420 sq.ft. beauty sits proudly along the River Road, with EXCEPTIONAL SKYLINE and BRIDGE VIEWS! Tremendous original Queen Anne and Eastlake architectural details! Marble and hardwoods throughout! Stainless steel appliances w/ wine fridge! Luxurious baths! Surrounded by high-end renovations! Low maintenance property! Fantastic center hall, grand stairs and original stained glass! FABULOUS FOR ENTERTAINING!

Waterfront Property • 1 Acre Lot with Pond • 7815 sqft. TTL/ 4904-sqft. living • Boat House with 2 large boat slips (40’) Historic Districts O ce: 528 sqft Studio Guest House Large Outdoor Kitchen with Fireplace • 3 Car Garage with plenty of Parking • Large Master Suite with His & Her Custom Closets 840 Elysian Fields, New Orleans, LA 70117 [email protected] Viking Stove & Built In- Refrigerator & Freezer • Built In Swimming Pool • Large Outdoor Patio • 6 Bedroom 4 ½ Bath • Large Living Area with 20’ Ceiling (504) 948-3011 (O ce) • (504) 250-5789 (Mobile) Contact Steve Sibille - 504-889-9599 or [email protected] Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission Barbara Bedestani Sissy Blewster Terrence Davis Patti Faulder Mike Humphrey Kelleye Rhein Lauren Smith, JD Todd Tedesco Agent Leadership Council Agent Leadership Council Agent Leadership Council Agent Leadership Council Agent Leadership Council Agent Leadership Council Agent Leadership Council Agent Leadership Council 504-606-5445 504-339-9740 504-450-9003 504-905-7473 504-756-3133 504-881-3355 504-491-3488 504-250-9053

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ADDRESS: 5201 Westbank Expressway Marrero, Louisiana

PARTICULARS: Professional office building. Office suites available from 500sf to 3,800sf Full service – janitorial, utilities Security alarm system and closed circuit cameras Fire/smoke alarm system 7 day 24 hour access via keyless entry/monitored Smoke free Ladies and Men’s restroom facilities on each floor Handicap (ADA) accessible Owner occupied (4th floor) and owner managed On site, parking

PARKING SPACES: 210 parking spaces Growing ACCESSABILITY: Conveniently located the Westbank of Jefferson Parish -15 minutes away from Commercial and Industrial Marrero Land & Improvement Association, Ltd., Development and Leasing downtown New Orleans popularly known as “Marrero Land,” with roots reaching back to the early 1900s, Residential and 2 blocks from West Jefferson has been a major player in the great Recreational Development Medical Centre story of the Westbank of Jefferson Retail and Of ce Easy access to elevated Westbank Parish, neighbor to and across the Mississippi River from the City Development and Leasing Expressway of New Orleans. Warehouse and Throughout its history, Service Center Development Marrero Land has been and Leasing involved in the full LEASING INFO: Vincent Vastola spectrum of land Joint Venture ownership, management, Development (504) 341-1635 leasing, and [email protected] development. Bryce French (504) 733-4555 Marrero Land AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, LIMITED 504 34635 marreroan.com [email protected] Regan Kane • [email protected] • Cell 228-363-0331 • www.johnmcdonaldrealty.com

$639,500 $497,500 $685,000

106 Carroll Ave. 110 McDonald Ln. 102 Beverly Dr. Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Beautiful custom built home on 1.16 acres, near Beach Newly Constructed 3BR/2.5 BA home. Located on a corner lot, Nestled between majestic live oaks with panoramic views of the Bay of St. Louis. Opening Doors Blvd. This home has it all high ceilings, wood burning beautiful live oak tree on property. High ceilings, 8’ doors, quartz Gourmet kitchen, stainless appliances, gas range, custom cabinets, large island, butcher Since 1935 fireplace, walk in closets, large eat in kitchen, spacious counter tops, stainless appliances, crown molding, walk in block and quartz countertops and large pantry. The custom millwork, shiplap walls, master bedroom on ground level, swimming pool, beach closets, custom showers. No Flood Zone! exposed woodbeams and reclaimed brickwork are stunning! Spacious living room with 117 Highway 90 wood burning fireplace, tall windows and soaring ceilings capture the natural light and volle ball court. A must see! Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 make the view of the bay even more impressive. The master suite has it’s own fireplace, Office: 228.467.5500 with custom ceiling and private porch, spacious walk-in closet, custom shower built Fax: 228.466.3855 shower and claw foot soaking tub. Lots of room on ground level for entertaining and framed shaft for elevator. A rare property!

$325,000 $305,000 $525,000 $435,000

202 Dunbar 204 Dunbar 201 Washington Street 840 Camelia Dr. Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 New Construction located in Old Town. This 3BR/3.5 BA has it Newly Constructed 3BR/2.5 BA home. Located on a corner This newly constructed, custom built home has it all. Open Coastal living at its best! This custom built home is located all. 10’ ceilings, 8’ interior doors, large living space, open floor lot, beautiful live oak tree on property. High ceilings, 8’ doors, floor plan, 10’ ceilings, 8’ doors, two master suites, wrap around on a deep water bayou within minutes of the Jourdan River. plan, quartz counter tops, crown molding, spacious bedrooms, quartz counter tops, stainless appliances, crown molding, walk porches, eat in kitchen, stainless appliances/with gas range, Open floor plan with gourmet kitchen, fireplace, brick pavers, custom tile work. No Flood Zone! in closets, custom showers. No Flood Zone! custom showers, large walk-in closets with built ins. One Block wet bar, spacious living room, high ceilings, master bedroom to North Beach Blvd and near Old Town. No Flood Zone! on first floor, crown molding, ample storage, vinyl bulkhead, jacuzzi tub -- all in a private setting with beautiful water views. $111,000 $225,000 SALE PENDING

O Woodland Dr. Lot 27 107 W. Beach Blvd. Pass Christian, MS 39571 Pass Christian, MS 39571 Beautiful 1.84 acre lot in idyllic Stablewood Subdivision. Desirable location near end of cul de Prime commercial beachfront lot on W. Beach Blvd in Pass Christian. Enjoy beautiful views of the sac. Partially cleared with beautiful trees including Live Oaks. High elevation! Lot extends from gulf and Pass Christian Harbor! 75.5 feet beach Blvd frontage and 77 feet scenic drive frontage. Stablewood Dr to Woodland Dr with access on Woodland Dr. Potential house plan is available from current owner.

$318,500 $295,000 REDUCED

201 Sandy Hook Dr. 107 W. Beach Blvd. Pass Christian, MS 39571 Pass Christian, MS 39571 ENJOY STUNNING SUNSET VIEWS ON THE BAY!! Build your dream home on this large waterfront lot Secluded waterfront paradise in Pass Christian! Stately moss filled oaks lend themselves to with 105’ directly on the Bay. Prime location! Endless fun fishing, boating, skiing, and sailing right picturesque views of the Bayou overlooking the marsh to the Bay. 1.5 acres divided into 8 lots. out of your front door! Your year-round vacation starts right here! Property is zoned R-1.

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900 Camp Street, Suite 301 New Orleans, LA 70130 wcnola.com • (504) 291-2022 In 2017, we sold a home every 2 days! Licensed in Louisiana, USA LIVE CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC AUCTION Your best life begins with a home that is relaxing and puts you at ease. With a major renovation recently complete, including a newly built THURSDAY • MAY 17, 2018 • 10AM in-ground pool with spa, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Garden District home will do just that. The amazing estate views that encompass City of New Orleans Dept. of Public Works property only enhance the feeling that you are in the premier New Orleans locale, and is best experienced in person. To schedule a private tour, Seized & Abandoned Vehicles contact Listing Agent Patrick Knudsen of Dorian Bennett Sotheby's International Realty. 10200 Almonaster Rd • New Orleans, LA Note: $50 cash registration fee required to enter auction site. Payment Patrick Knudsen in Full due Auction Day. Sales Associate (50+) Vehicles: BMW’s, Buick, Chevy’s, Chrysler, Dodge, Fords, 2340 Dauphine Street Hondas, In niti, Kia, Jeep, Lincoln, Mercury, Nissan’s, Pontiac’s, Toyota’s, Volkswagen’s & Volvo’s. Vehicles will have Permits to New Orleans, Louisiana USA sell in Lieu of Titles. See website for full auction and payment [email protected] www.dbsir.com terms. Running condition of vehicles is unknown and vehicles 1320 Sixth Street - Garden District are sold without keys. 504.858.0623 Property ID: 2151820 $25 notary fee applies. All Items sold “as is, where is”. Some items may 504.944.3605 subject to reserve. B. Mutz, LA 1467-18 MMXVII Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act ServCorp Int’l, Inc. • (800) 340-2185 • www.servcorpii.com and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each© Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Sotheby's International Realty and theSotheby's International Realty logo are registered 101 Magnolia St. • Slidell, LA 70460 (or unregistered) service marks licensed to Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC.

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1238 BROADWAY AVENUE • $1,600,000 What a rare nd in the heart of Uptown! Magni cent 3 story, 5 bdrm, 5.5 baths with marble. Renovated home on a huge corner, private 101x120 lot. 1 car garage, plus semi-circle drive, large deck with grill, repit and outdoor tv overlooking patio and pool. For Sale or Lease Chef’s kitchen with Verona commercial, 6 burner stove. granite 3,756 SF medical/ general office countertops, island that seats 4, b’fast area that seats 4-6. 14,250 SF Land • Turn Key • 19 Parking Spaces Walk-in pantry. Hop-skip to St. Charles Ave, Maple St. Oak St, Great Location • High Traffic universities, restaurants, and shops! A must see! Lindsey Randon / 504.581.1111 ext. 27

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330 PINE STREET • $699,000 Beautiful stately 2-story Victorian home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths on a quiet, tree-lined street in a great location! High ceilings, heart pine ooring, Beautiful Victorian Style home with a very tranquil setting on a pond! Wrap-Around handsome wrought iron fence, 4 decorative replace mantels. Relax on your porches just waiting for your rockers! This well maintained home offers very spacious front porch or balcony under the majestic oak tree with a cool drink. Breakfast rooms with master suite downstairs, spacious kitchen, formal dining, family room, of ce. Upstairs has three bedrooms, one with connecting bath, another bath and bonus room overlooks large backyard. Great for entertaining family and friends with room! All on a large 1.35 acres. $272,900. craw sh boils or BBQs. 3 blks to Audubon Park, 4 blks to St. Charles Ave streetcar line, universities, & dog park. Bruce Kammer Broker Cell: (601) 463-0721 Country Rising 16 stories above the Historic Warehouse Of ce: (601) 798-7942 Properties, Inc. District, Eleven Hundred Annunciation offers breathtaking views of the New Orleans city skyline

• Varied 1-4 bedroom unit floor plans ranging from 4100 MICHOUD INVESTMENTS 760 - 3,000 sq ft • 1 to 3 private balconies in each unit • 10ft+ ceilings in all units • Rooftop pool/sundeck with community room and a WAREHOUSE SPACE state-of-the-art fitness center 2004 MARENGO • UPTOWN • $1,950,000 • Covered parking spaces and storage units available FOR LEASE: for each unit Wow! Attn. investors! 4 doubles with 8 townhome style apartments on • Ground floor retail space huge triple lot with 11 gated parking spots in great Uptown Location! • 24-hour security attendant 4,000 sqft to 35,000 sqft • From the $400’s to over $2 million RECENT SOLDS Lock in your pre-construction pricing today! 2322 State Street • $865,000 - 4 bdrom, 3 Full Baths • 3,117 sq. ft REASONABLY PRICED 5126 Prytania St • $1,225,000 - 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths www.1100annunciation.com 5825 Fontainebleau • Uptown • $605,000 504-324-6880 [email protected] • 504.684.1100 212 Orchard Rd $763,000 - 5 bedrooms COMING SOON or Sales presentations by appt. only 5224 Coliseum • 1.25 million 3013 Constance • $449,000 504-367-1400 747 Magazine Street, New Orleans. please visit our website Char-realty.com 504.525.9763 2520 Prytania St. • $2,950,000 1604 ird St. • $725,000 Brooke Arthurs N.O. Top Agent for 2000- 2011

e omas Gilmore or omas Parker house was built in 1853 and is the rst Live on the corner of ird Street and St. Charles Avenue. is beautiful three story town asymmetrical and one of the earliest examples of Italian architecture in New home condo has 3 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths and 2,872 square feet of living area. Orleans. Currently the house has 6 bedrooms, 5 and a half baths and over 7,000 ere are beautiful wood oors and a renovated kitchen with gas cook top. the rst oor square feet of living area. e Christoviches brought the house back as close living area and kitchen open on to a wonderful private courtyard. All of the bedrooms as possible to its’ original state. It sits in the heart of the Garden District on a have en suite baths and there is an additional room that can be used as a study or home beautifully landscaped 126x154 oversized lot with a detached two car garage. oce. ere is parking for 2 cars in an attached secure private lot. 1672 Robert St. • $1,350,000 1504 Arabella St. • $944,000

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“Amazing 4 Bedroom Home” Fantastic home on a wonderful quiet street in the heart of Uptown. is beautifully is charming center hall cottage has 12’ceilings, antique mantles, wood oors & done home has chic formal rooms with high ceilings, wood oors, plaster has been totally renovated. e rst oor Master Suite has a beautiful oversized medallions, and lovely mantles. ere are 4 large bedrooms, 3 full baths and bath with marble & a walk-in closet. ere is a formal dining room, two parlors & an amazing amount of storage throughout the house. ere is a professionally a study on the rst oor. ere are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den & several walk-in landscaped courtyard and screened porch for outdoor living and entertaining. ere closets. A renovated kitchen opens onto a covered porch & pretty backyard. Great is also a beautifully nished ground oor 1 bedroom/1bath, 853 sq apartment and location one block from St Charles Ave! 3 car garage.

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1441 Jackson Avenue #4C $309,000 Lovely Garden District condo with wood floors and wonderful light. Entrance foyer with marble floor and large closet, spacious Specializing in Uptown, Lakefront 1032 Constantinople $895,000 living and dining rooms, great kitchen with granite countertops, slate and Old Metairie Properties Fabulous renovation of gorgeous Victorian camelback. Great floor, double ovens, stack washer/dryer. Master bedroom has private downstairs master suite with marble bath. Spacious kitchen with tile bath and tremendous walk-in closet. Fabulous building has Cell 236-6834 | Office 866-2785 stainless appliances and oversized island with eating bar. Pine floors, beautiful, expansive lobby spaces, gorgeous pool. Move-in condition! e-mail: [email protected] 12 foot ceilings, crown molding. Family room down. Playroom, 2 Assigned, secure garage parking on first floor. bedrooms and bath upstairs. Charming landscaped back yard. Website: lettyrosenfeld.latter-blum.com

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1105 State St. $1,150,000 Perfect location on gorgeous tree-lined street! Beautiful home built by Todd Tedesco in 2007. Wide plank wood floors, 12 ft ceilings 2331 Chestnut $1,450,000 down, 10 ft up, stunning crown molding throughout. Huge kitchen/ Fabulous Garden District home with magnificent wide pine floors, family room with wall of windows overlooks back porch and yard. 12 foot ceilings, stunning crown molding, fabulous gourmet Separate dining room, study, butler’s pantry and walk-in pantry. 4 7722 Belfast $435,000 kitchen open to huge family room. Large master suite with bedrooms, 3 baths up. Spacious master suite with oversized walk-in Charming cottage in beautiful Uptown Fontainebleau Dr area. spacious walk-in closet. 3 bedrooms 3 baths up, ground level has closet and stunning bathroom with spa tub, separate shower, and Pine floors, 9 foot ceilings, window seat with expansive windows. 3 bedrooms, bath, playroom, storage galore. Charming yard with double sinks. Large upstairs laundry room. Carport. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, open kitchen/ den. Yard with large shed. brick patio and walkways. EACH ERA REAL ESTATE POWERED OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED FOR MORE INFO TEXT JENNIFERRICE TO 81035

1535 Eleonore Street - $799,000 This charming light-filled home has elegant living and dining rooms but the back of the house is the heart of this home! Spacious den and breakfast area with wood burning fireplace, fabulous built-ins and window seats make your heart happy. Enjoy the breeze 109 Holly Street from the large porch or fantastic brick patio with lush landscaping. Two bedrooms upstairs, one bedroom with full bath down. Large master with ample closets. Tons of Half a block from Lake Ponchatrain, storage, offstreet parking and great Uptown location! renowned George Hopkins design on 1.8 acre Kelli Wright, ABR Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission lot in Lewisburg. Cell 504-613-7902 • Office 504-866-2785 www.KelliWright.latter-blum.com 2265 St. Charles Avenue • $1,695,000 The Dabney House, designed by renowned architect James Gallier & erected in 1857, is the embodiment of Antebellum Greek Revival style with its unparalleled architectural details. This storied home has been fabulously restored by the current owners. Amenities incl 14’ ceilings, grand dbl parlors, exquisite dining room, original FOR SALE plaster medallions & marble replace mantles, wide pine oors, the nest millwork 1 incl mahogany staircase & ext columns. Beautiful side yard with patios, fountains BAMBOO and iron work. ROAD NEW ORLEANS, LA NEW PRICE 3 bed • 2.5 full bath 2,105 s.f. living $989,000

917 Dumaine Street • $2,995,000 VIEW MORE LISITINGS AT Gorgeous restoration of 4 stry, French Quarter home w/designer nishes, www.ryanwentworth.com huge chef’s kit w/butler pantry, soaring ceilings & gleaming wood oors. This entertainer’s delight has dbl parlors that open to a huge courtyard/ gated parking. CALL US AT The whole-oor, master ste. has a fab marble bath, closet, wet bar. Two bedrooms 504.302.0300 open onto covered galleries w/breathtaking views. All bedrooms have ensuite baths. The private guest quarters include a bedroom, bath, living room & wet bar. Each ofﬁce independently owned & operated A VERY unique offering!

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WONDERFUL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Great location in high demand subdivision. Units 113/115 totally renovated with tenants and units 117/119 have long Diane LaPlace term tenants. Greenleaves neighborhood includes parks, ponds, walking

trails and so much more. O O &

$455,000 O L L Visit www.dianelaplace.com for a Free Market Snapshot of properties in your area!

PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY • MAY 12, 2018 • 8AM FOR LEASE State of Louisiana Surplus 3,613 RSF on second floor, medical use preferred, Join Ochsner OBGYN and other medical practices 1059 Brickyard Lane • Baton Rouge, LA

Approx. 5,200 SF two story building (can be subdivided), Near Clearview & West Esplanade No buyer’s premium, No notary fee Approx. 780 SF office + approx. 2,098 SF warehouse Ring 1 starts at 8AM inside with smaller items & Ring 2 starts

8,000 SF office or retail space, $14.00 per SF/year (NNN) at 10AM outside with vehicles and larger items. Full payment required on auction day within 1 hour of auctions end. 985.966.1321 Total land area over 32,000 SF, Build to Suit Opportunity, Ground Lease Opportunity Inspection: Wed – Fri 5/9 – 5/11 from 8A-4P & morning of sale FOR MORE INFO TEXT JENNIFERRICE TO 81035 at 7A. This auction has special requirements; please visit our Approx. 944 SF high-tech office building, near W Esplanade and Clearview, $1,100/Month website for payment terms & additional details. 8,800 SF mixed use building, 3,000 SF storage building, Site area over 45,000 SF (o) 985.892.1478 | [email protected] All Items sold “as is, where is”. Some items subject to reserve. Approx. 390 - 1,470 SF office building, $450 - 1,700/Month (Gross Lease) www.jenniferrice.net B. Mutz, LA 1467-18, EBR 373

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ServCorp Int’l, Inc. • (800) 340-2185 • www.servcorpii.com 729 E. Boston St. Covington, LA. 70433 888.6788 or 504.229.4858 101 Magnolia St. • Slidell, LA 70460 Each company independently owned and operated T:8.875”

(when equipped with T:10.875” speciﬁc headlamps)

Who says technology keeps us indoors?

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC is built with more than 20 driver assistance systems to give you a sportier drive. It instantly responds to changes in the road and environment with DYNAMIC SELECT. It adjusts the suspension, transmission and more with a touch of the rotary control. And it offers 360° coverage with a comprehensive Intelligent Drive safety system. Not to mention all the fresh air you could ever want. No wonder it’s a 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick+. MBUSA.com/GLC

THE 2018 A 2018 IIHS TOP STARTING AT $ * GLC SAFETY PICK+ 40,050

Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans • 3727 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA • (504) 456-3727

2018 GLC300 shown in Iridium Silver metallic paint with optional equipment. *MSRP excludes all options, taxes, title, registration, transportation charge and dealer prep. Options, model availability and actual dealer price may vary. See dealer for details. ©2018 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealers For more information, call 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES, or visit MBUSA.com.

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