The Times-Picayune will host an online panel on Tuesday to discuss the New Orleans-area economy and major trends with leaders in tourism, construction, education and small-business development.
The New Orleans Fall Economic Outlook Summit will start at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and will be available on NOLA.com and The Times-Picayune’s social media channels.
Louisiana’s economic performance has trailed that of the U.S. for most of the past year, hit by a slump in manufacturing and a slow rebound of tourism since the worst periods of the pandemic.
Meanwhile, rising violent crime rates and concerns about other quality-of-life issues have dimmed residents’ views on the direction of the city.
But New Orleans business leaders are hopeful that an infusion of funding from federal COVID relief measures and the infrastructure law will help spur growth. And with events coming back to the city, owners of hotels and other businesses now expecting a return of visitors through the rest of 2022.
The panel, sponsored by AARP, will feature Anne Teague Landis, CEO of Landis Construction Co.; James Ammons, Chancellor of Southern University of New Orleans; Lynette While-Colin, Senior Vice President of small business growth at the New Orleans Business Alliance; and David Piscola, General Manager of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
It will be moderated by Times-Picayune Metro Editor Jerry DiColo and Business Reporter Stephanie Riegel.
