Gulf Coast of the United States

The Greater New Orleans Foundation Seeks Proposals to Assess the Service Needs of Students in the Orleans Parish Public School System

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
New Orleans, Polders, LOUISIANA, Gulf Coast of the United States, Geography of the United States

The Foundation is accepting proposals from qualified expert consultants until 5 p.m. CDT on July 9, 2018.

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  • The Foundation is accepting proposals from qualified expert consultants until 5 p.m. CDT on July 9, 2018.
  • The study will uncover the most critical needs of New Orleans' students and how to equitably address gaps in service.
  • As of July 1, 2018, OPSB will be the authorizer of all local public schools serving students in Orleans Parish.
  • About the Greater New Orleans Foundation:
    For over 35 years, the Greater New Orleans Foundation has been connecting generous people to the causes that spark their passion.

Reflections On New Orleans' Histories

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
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NEW ORLEANS, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) presents Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories, an exhibition that celebrates the New Orleans Tricentennial bybringing together a group of seven contemporary art projects that focus on forgotten or marginalized histories of the city.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) presents Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories, an exhibition that celebrates the New Orleans Tricentennial bybringing together a group of seven contemporary art projects that focus on forgotten or marginalized histories of the city.
  • Changing Course will be on view at NOMA June 29 through September 16, 2018.
  • "During a year of celebration and remembrance, NOMA invites the city to consider how the act of commemoration can also be a form of forward thinking."
  • Two additional project components offer spaces for community reflection, serving as the beginning of a conversation about how these New Orleans histories impact different communities across the city.

Palmisano Named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2018

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
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NEW ORLEANS, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 23, 2018) Palmisano, a commercial and civil construction firm based in New Orleans, has been named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for 2018.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 23, 2018) Palmisano, a commercial and civil construction firm based in New Orleans, has been named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for 2018.
  • "For Palmisano, our culture is about more than the perks it's about our unified mission to build a better world," says Palmisano's President and CEO, Wesley J. Palmisano.
  • Palmisano lives by a unique set of core values Sweep Floors, Renegade Mentality, Build Relationship and Absolute Integrity.
  • The 2018 Inc. Best Workplaces Awards assessed Palmisano's benefits and employees' responses to a unique, 30-question survey.

B on Canal Hotel in New Orleans is Now Open & Has Exciting Plans for 2018

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
New Orleans, Polders, AARP, Geography of the United States, LOUISIANA, Gulf Coast of the United States

NEW ORLEANS, May 24,2018 /PRNewswire/ --B on Canal, a boutique hotel in New Orleans, La., is now open following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, May 24,2018 /PRNewswire/ --B on Canal, a boutique hotel in New Orleans, La., is now open following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation.
  • B on Canal pays homage to the city's history which can be seen in the property's design and ornate details.
  • B on Canal offers special rates for Birthday, AAA, AARP, Military/Government as well as seasonal offers with rates starting at $180 per night.
  • For more information on the hotel and its rates, visit www.boncanal.com or follow B on Canal on Instagram @ boncanal and like B on Canal on Facebook www.facebook.com/BOnCanalNewOrleans .

Luxury Intracoastal Waterway Estate To Be Sold At Online Auction

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Monday, April 30, 2018
Geography of the United States, Environment of the United States, United States, Biloxi, Mississippi, East Coast of the United States, Gulf Coast of the United States, Intracoastal Waterway, Navarre, Florida, Savannah, Georgia, Little River, Online auction

LITTLE RIVER, S.C., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A picturesque property on the Grand Strand will be headed for online auction, and for one buyer, this estate could be theirs.

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  • LITTLE RIVER, S.C., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A picturesque property on the Grand Strand will be headed for online auction, and for one buyer, this estate could be theirs.
  • Charlotte, NC-based company, Interluxe, will be hosting the online auction for this Intracoastal Waterway estate on Monday, May 7th at 9:00 AM EDT.
  • With over 400' on the Intracoastal Waterway, there is a private 40' boat slip with available jet-ski ramps for the watersports enthusiasts.
  • Heading into the home, you will be impressed by the millwork and decorative finishes, including the tiled mosaic in the foyer.

Meyers Research Finds Houston Utility Districts Resilient During Hurricane Harvey

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Geography of Texas, Atlantic hurricane season, Geography of the United States, Houston, Sam Houston, Gulf Coast of the United States, MUD, Hurricane Harvey, Texas

MUDs are conservatively managed, and only seven districts which experienced significant flooding have less than one year's debt service payment in cash reserves.

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  • MUDs are conservatively managed, and only seven districts which experienced significant flooding have less than one year's debt service payment in cash reserves.
  • MUDs have long been recognized for helping Houston house its residents affordably;during Harvey and its aftermath, these districts also demonstrated they are reliable and financially sound providers of critical infrastructure to Houston-area residents.
  • A copy of the full study may be found at www.awbd-tx.org under the HURRICANE HARVEY REPORT tab.
  • Meyers Research, a Kennedy Wilson Company, is a premier consulting practice and the housing industry's leading provider of rich data for residential real estate development and new home construction.