West Bank Governor's Forum
September 12, 2023
Join the Algiers Economic Development Foundation, Gretna Economic Development Association, Plaquemines Association of Business & Industry and the West Bank Business & Industry Association for a candidate forum featuring top polling candidates for the Governor's seat. We'll focus on issues important to the West Bank community and region.
Cost: $20
Location: University of Holy Cross, Moreau Center
Date: September 12, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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WBIA Luncheon
MICHAEL HECHT
GNO, INC. President & CEO
September 14, 2023
WBIA Luncheon
11:30 am – 12:00, Networking
12:00 – 1:00 pm, Lunch & Program
Boomtown New Orleans, Jefferson Room
4132 Peters Road, Harvey, LA
Reserved Tables of 6, $255
Members $35*
Non-Members, $60
*Early bird rate through September 5th
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Congratulations to Luke Hopkins, recipient of Jean Schliem Scholarship
August 7, 2023
Louisiana State University
The Jean Schliem Scholarship Program has been established in memory of Jean Schliem, a valued employee of HCIA/WBIA. This scholarship is to provide a high school senior with a portion of the funds needed to attend college. Scholarships are awarded based on high school academic achievement, school/community involvement and submission of an application. This scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000 to a graduate who plans to continue their education at an accredited college, junior college or university no later than the Fall 2023 semester.
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WBIA Annual Golf tournament
November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023, Shotgun Start at 12 PM, Timberlee, golf and recreation.
The WBIA golf tournament is a great way to reach out to other professionals across the Westbank while enjoying a day out on the greens. Hospitality is provided along the course with food and drink to spare. Your participation will benefit scholarships and continue to support our mission to improve, and protect the interests of our members and communities.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
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Lisa Barback, WBIA Executive Director: 2023 New Orleans 500 Influential, Involved and Inspiring Business Leaders
May 6, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS to Lisa Barback, WBIA Executive Director: 2023 New Orleans 500 Influential, Involved and Inspiring Business Leaders
"We are in the process of re-evaluating our current work schedule to attract additional employees with more efficient and productive schedules that can benefit them and our members. Flextime can be an empowering option for employees to take charge of their own schedule as they complete specific tasks and still maintain some routine office hours."
Each month we ask the top business professionats featured in the New Orieans 5OO to weigh in on Issues impacting the New Orleans business community. Have an idea for a survey quesbon tor the New Orleans 5OO? Email rlch@bltneworleans.com.
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WBIA Newsletter is Here!
The Communique NEWSLETTER
WBIA's newsletter "The Communique" will go out electronically to all members and posted here on our web page for your convenience. We encourage you to send us your ideas for future articles to share with the membership.