Essence Festival of Culture Announces 2022 Dates

New York, NY (December 15, 2021)—Essence Communications, Inc., the leading media, technology and commerce company dedicated to serving Black women and communities, today announced the full return of the ESSENCE Festival of Cultureä to New Orleans from June 30 – July 3, 2022.  After pivoting to a virtual experience in 2020 and 2021 due to… Read More about Essence Festival of Culture Announces 2022 Dates

Red Hot Recognition: James Williams

The Convention Center traditionally hosts the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Annual Thanksgiving Event, but this year, due to pandemic challenges, OPSO did not hold an event on-site. Instead, volunteers were asked to deliver pre-packaged Thanksgiving dinners to senior citizens in our community on Thanksgiving Day. The call was put out to Convention Center staff to… Read More about Red Hot Recognition: James Williams

Tickets On Sale for NOLA ChristmasFest at The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

In-person event will once again transform 300,000 sq. ft. of convention space into New Orleans’ favorite indoor winter wonderland New Orleans, LA. – Tickets are now on sale for the highly-anticipated NOLA ChristmasFest, hosted and produced by The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC). This one-of-a-kind indoor holiday extravaganza is presented by Coca-Cola… Read More about Tickets On Sale for NOLA ChristmasFest at The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

NOLA ChristmasFest Returns as In-Person Holiday Experience at The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Event will once more transform 300,000 sq. ft. of convention space into New Orleans’ favorite indoor winter wonderland New Orleans, LA. – New Orleans kicks off this year’s holiday season with the return of the highly anticipated NOLA ChristmasFest. The one-of-a-kind indoor holiday extravaganza is presented by Coca-Cola and will feature spectacular festive events and… Read More about NOLA ChristmasFest Returns as In-Person Holiday Experience at The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Talks Trash

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center regularly hosts conferences, tradeshows, sporting events, and even glamorous high-profile events such as charity galas and Carnival balls. But now they are talking trash. The Convention Center recently completed their first ever Event Waste Audit, in pursuit of a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification…. Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Talks Trash

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Employees Reach 91% Vaccination Rate Against COVID-19

This milestone demonstrates employees’ commitment to keep the community and visitors safe NEW ORLEANS – As the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) continues to welcome groups and visitors back to the city of New Orleans, the organization has now reached an employee vaccination rate of 91%. This includes 356 full-time employees and… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Employees Reach 91% Vaccination Rate Against COVID-19

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Hosts Largest Coffee Tradeshow in North America

Specialty Coffee Expo has donated $205,000 to Louisiana coffee community for Hurricane Ida relief   NEW ORLEANS – Oct. 7, 2021 – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) recently hosted The Specialty Coffee Association’s (SCA) Specialty Coffee Expo, the largest coffee tradeshow in North America which hosts exhibitors and attendees from around the world…. Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Hosts Largest Coffee Tradeshow in North America

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Receives Third “Best Places to Work” Honor; Authority Commissioner Melvin Rodrigue Receives Icon Award

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has been selected as one of the city’s “Best Places to Work” by New Orleans CityBusiness, a weekly business newspaper. The Convention Center earned this honor in the “Large Companies” category, which includes companies with over 50 employees. This is the second year in… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Receives Third “Best Places to Work” Honor; Authority Commissioner Melvin Rodrigue Receives Icon Award

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Gets Back to Business After Successful Post-Hurricane Recovery

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center announced that events are resuming as scheduled with the first beginning to move in next week. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center played a critical role in response to recent storms by hosting the National Guard which have concluded their mission and moved out of… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Gets Back to Business After Successful Post-Hurricane Recovery

Louisiana National Guard Honors New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for Meritorious Service After Hurricane Ida

As a token of appreciation for hosting more than 1,100 members of the United States National Guard at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to stage for Hurricane Ida response, members of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team bestowed highly regarded honors upon the Convention Center. The New Orleans Ernest… Read More about Louisiana National Guard Honors New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for Meritorious Service After Hurricane Ida