Ten companies are seeking a share of $90 million in public funding to help them bring broadband internet access to unserved areas in the Capital Region. The program is part of an effort to improve access, affordability and usage of high-speed internet in Louisiana, in hopes of promoting economic development and bridging the “digital divide” by 2029, says Veneeth Iyengar with the Louisiana Office of Broadband Development & Creativity.
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Biz New Orleans: Corporate Realty to Manage and Lease ‘The Beach’ at UNO
Corporate Realty has been selected to provide property management and leasing services for The Beach at UNO, a research and technology park located at 2021 Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans, adjacent to the UNO campus. Containing more than 600,000 square feet in six buildings on 30 acres, The Beach is a multi-building office park offering office space, multi-purpose research space and conference facilities.
Biz New Orleans: 12 Startup Companies Selected for the Idea Village Accelerator Program
The Idea Village has released the list of 12 startup companies that will participate in its 2022 VILLAGEx program. Over the next four months, the nonprofit business accelerator will support entrepreneurs and founders by providing access to mentorship, subject matter expertise and other resources, including marketing and design services, legal counsel in partnership with Jones Walker LLP and fundraising preparation.
Natchitoches Times: NSU, EAP team up to prepare students to be entrepreneurs in Louisiana
Hot ideas just won students some cool cash in this year’s Inferno Pitch Business Model Competition. The competition was presented by Northwestern State University’s School of Business, College of Business and Technology and BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP), which provides services to innovative startups and works to stimulate entrepreneurship opportunities in North Louisiana.
Biz New Orleans: Op-Ed: Why Louisiana Should Lead the World in Bitcoin Mining
Louisiana has long been a leading state in energy production. Our state is blessed with the energy resources that power portions of the United States and the rest of the world. While the oil and gas industry is used to power homes, cars, and other aspects of everyday life, they can also be channeled into energizing the growing Bitcoin mining industry. Louisiana can become a hub of not only oil and gas but of new and innovative industries by fostering partnerships in the Pelican State.
Silicon Bayou News: 10 MUST-WATCH STARTUPS IN NEW ORLEANS
It’s no secret there has been exciting news coming out of the New Orleans startup community over the last few months. Several businesses were acquired, including the city’s first “unicorn” company Lucid that was bought for $1 billion back in October.
Now, those outside of the Silicon Bayou are taking notice.
Governing: Louisiana Targets Broadband and Roads With Federal Funds
Residents of St. Helena Parish, La., have long driven on roads that seem to cave in as quickly as they’re fixed. Still, when COVID-19 pushed Louisiana and the rest of the country into remote work last spring, staying home didn’t necessarily make life any easier: This swath of pine-forested hills on the toe of Louisiana’s boot has very little high-speed Internet, a resource that determined how successfully people could work from home during the pandemic, national studies suggest.
Silicon Bayou News: TULANE SEEKS CHIEF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFICER
Tulane University has announced the search for its new Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer. A search committee has been launched and Tulane is working with the national executive search firm Isaacson Miller to help fill the position.
The Advocate: Our Views: Technology wins for Louisiana, but we’re still not competitive for growth, jobs
For a couple of decades now, New Orleans has tried to reimagine itself as a hub for technology startups. The effort has produced some promising enterprises and some swings and misses. It’s an ambitious goal for New Orleans to compete with California or Austin or Boston, but the city should be well-positioned for some success.
Biz New Orleans: Procore Completes Acquisition of New Orleans-Based Tech Company Levelset
Procore Technologies has completed its acquisition of Levelset, strengthening its position as a leading provider of construction management software. This acquisition will add lien rights management to the Procore platform, enabling Procore to manage complex compliance workflows and improve the payment process in construction. It also presents future growth opportunities for Procore, including capitalizing on the companies’ complementary data assets.
