Nov 11, 2022
Written by Charles Aponza is another one of our New Orleans neighbors who worries about the local impact of increasingly severe hurricane seasons, rainfall, and the local impact of global climate change. “Hurricanes are continuing to come. They’re not going away. So...
Apr 14, 2022
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week brings creative minds together to imagine the future of our city. Our vision for a thriving NOLA includes supported Black-owned businesses. It was an honor to discuss what’s next in our work to connect resources & relationships to...
Nov 10, 2021
Pictured together: (left -> right) Luisa and Arien – ThriveLaunch Green Business Academy graduates and co-owners of Masadonte and Willie Autman, our Thrive Works Green Manager and the newest member of our Thrive Family, share a laugh while speaking on Loyola...
Oct 5, 2021
The coronavirus jumped over the Pacific Ocean, then spread across the United States, eventually landing in rural Southern Louisiana, a place as unique as any in the country. For the communities in this region, the pandemic created layers of economic hardship,...
Jun 22, 2021
Pictured together: (left -> right) Green Entrepreneurs – Reedy Brooks, Nicole Nixon, and Greg Nixon – hold Grand Prizes for their contributions to green infrastructure and sustainability work in New Orleans. Reedy Brooks of Glory Gardens 🎉 Winner of Top...
Mar 8, 2021
Leaving a Legacy of Care This past year Emily Brocato has been serving New Orleans entrepreneurs as the Launch New Orleans Program Coordinator. During her career as program coordinator, she has devoted her time to organizing Launch’s Business Academy, connecting...