Thrive @ New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

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 Entrepreneurs of Color on two panels at NOEW 2022.

Read more stories about people we serve across New Orleans:

Charles Aponza, NOLA Environmental Entrepreneurs: Where are they now?

Who is managing and installing the green infrastructure projects underway across the City of New Orleans? Black business owners and trained workforce members, many who have been equipped through Thrive New Orleans stormwater management educational programs.

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Biz New Orleans: Thrive & Partners Offer New Financial Wellness Program

Fund 17, Propeller and Thrive New Orleans have announced the creation of the Financial Wellness Collaborative sponsored by JPMorgan Chase.

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Artist, Bernell, Designs a Groundbreaking Future for Himself and His City

A New Orleans local with a history of incarceration, using his creative talents to help with resilience efforts in the city.

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City of New Orleans Presents on Upcoming Green Infrastructure Opportunities for Businesses

As the National Disaster Resilience Operator for the city of New Orleans, we will continue to be a hub for information about Green Infrastructure and sustainability so that more dedicated business owners and workers can get involved.

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“Living Proof”: Our Program Graduates and Newest Member of our Team Speak Side-by-side on Loyola’s Water Panel

We are proud of Willie, but also Arien and Luisa as they have become prominent green infrastructure advocates in the New Orleans community.

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Peter’s Story: Creating a New Life from an Old Craft

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Taking Back The Yard: How One Central City Homeowner is Combating Regular Flooding on His Property

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LaunchNOLA Green Grads Win big at PitchNOLA 2021

Meet Reedy Brooks, Nicole Nixon, and Greg Nixon: members of our LaunchNOLA Green Alumni who are being recognized for their important work to create a less flooded, more sustainable New Orleans.

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Emily’s Story: Leveraging her LIFE to Serve Entrepreneurs

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Small Business
Academy & Support

Artist, Bernell, Designs a Groundbreaking Future for Himself and His City

A New Orleans local with a history of incarceration, using his creative talents to help with resilience efforts in the city.

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Breaking the “Generational Curse” with Commercial Driver’s Licenses: Earlisha and Darren’s Story

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Joseph’s Story: Building a Strong Foundation for Impact

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Workforce Training

Breaking Down the Ninth Ward’s Negative Narratives Through Dance.

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Building Up The Next Generation Through Sports: Coach Norwood’s Story

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Transforming The Community, One Smile at a Time

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Community Center

A Thrive Cares Thanksgiving for New Orleans Seniors

Ms. Joy, soon-to-be director of Thrive’s newest pillar (Thrive Cares), spent Thanksgiving weekend with seniors in our community, bringing them the delicious meals, a bit of hope, and care.

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Thrive Pivots to Serve New Orleans During Hurricane Ida: 700+ Neighbors Supplied

To truly serve people in our city’s unpredictable environment, we must adapt to their needs.   

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How New Orleans Churches are Keeping the Word Alive During COVID-19

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Crisis Relief & Affordable Housing