Biz Talks

One-on-one interviews with Biz New Orleans magazine and local leaders about issues that affect businesses throughout the greater New Orleans region.

Biz Talks is a business podcast hosted by Biz New Orleans, with 300 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Biz New Orleans hosts Biz Talks, a business show with 300 episodes published.

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  Episode #298

  Episode 298: Why is Urban South Choosing Now to Launch a New THC Beverage?

  Aug 18, 202631 min

  The future of THC-infused beverages is again in a precarious position, but this time the threat is coming from the national government. While a federal ban on hemp-derived products is set to take effect on November 12 unless Congress acts, Jacob Landry, co-founder of Urban South Brewery explains why his company is moving forward and has just launched its third THC-infused brand. Landry shares what he is hoping for in the fall and what how much his brewery would be affected if the ban goes through.

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  Episode #297

  Episode 297: Is There Another Way Louisiana Homeowners Can Get a Grant to Pay for a Fortified Roof?

  Aug 11, 202628 min

  Since 2024, the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program has been holding a lottery where lucky winners receive a grant of up to $10,000 to install a Fortified roof on their home — thus qualifying for lower home insurance rates. For those that don’t win the lottery, however, or who received a grant, but it fell short of covering the costs, FHLB Bank of Dallas is offering grants of up to $17,000 per home through its area member banks. Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of community investment at FHLB Dallas, shares more about this little-known opportunity and why interested homeowners should move quickly.

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  Episode #295

  Episode 295: Incredible News from New Orleans Public Schools

  Jul 21, 202627 min

  Orleans Parish public schools — all 66 of them — have been raking in the wins, among the latest being ranking in the 99th percentile nationally for growth in reading and 98th percentile for math growth. This places the district among the fastest-improving large urban districts in the country. This week, we sit down with NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Fateama Fulmore to learn what has been causing this growth and the tough choices that will have to be made to keep it going.

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  Episode #294

  Episode 294: Urban Conservancy Shares Why It’s Not Time to Leave New Orleans, It’s Time to Invest

  Jul 14, 202621 min

  While much attention has been given to a paper by Tulane University published in May that proclaimed New Orleans’ future as being “past the point of no return,” today’s Biz Talks guest sees much more hope. A veteran of the environmental field working in New Orleans for 18 years, Emily Snyder is the Program Manager at Urban Conservancy, a local nonprofit that runs multiple initiatives to strengthen our urban environment and economy. This week, she shares what work is exciting her right now, why she is not losing hope, and what else needs to be done.

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  Episode #293

  Episode 293: After 128 Years, a New Chapter in the Adler’s Jewelry Legacy Begins

  Jul 7, 202625 min

  One of New Orleans' most recognized luxury brands, Adler’s Jewelry may be closing its retail locations following Coleman Adler II's retirement, but this is not the end of the story. Tiffany Adler is continuing her family legacy with the launch of two new businesses. She shares all the details, along with what it was like growing up an Adler, in this week’s Biz Talks.

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