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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Unveils Statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum

The statue will be available for public viewing in time for January 15 MLK holiday NEW ORLEANS –The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) and the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum are unveiling a 6-foot cement statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The life-size sculpture by Louisiana artist, the late Reverend Ivory Dyson,… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Unveils Statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum

Michael J. Sawaya Named 2023 “CEO of the Year”

Biz New Orleans Recognizes New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center President and CEO with Top Honor NEW ORLEANS –The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is proud to announce that Michael J. Sawaya, its President and CEO, has been honored as “CEO of the Year” by Biz New Orleans. The… Read More about Michael J. Sawaya Named 2023 “CEO of the Year”

NOLA Pickle Fest Presented by b1Bank Returns to New Orleans August 8 – 11, 2024

Annual event continues to serve as a major fundraiser for the Brees Dream Foundation NEW ORLEANS – (Dec. 20, 2023) – Brittany and Drew Brees announced today that The NOLA Pickle Fest presented by b1BANK will return to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center August 8-11, 2024. The Breeses and the staff of… Read More about NOLA Pickle Fest Presented by b1Bank Returns to New Orleans August 8 – 11, 2024

Industry Insiders Honor New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center with Its Highest Award Among Venues in the South

Awards decided by most votes ever cast in ConventionSouth history NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has earned its third consecutive ConventionSouth’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Award, the magazine’s highest honor. More than 8,000 votes were cast by venue professionals to decide year’s Readers’ Choice winners – the most votes ever… Read More about Industry Insiders Honor New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center with Its Highest Award Among Venues in the South

Local business leaders and representatives from the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, New Orleans and Louisiana State Governments, and River District Neighborhood Investors Break Ground on the Historic River District Development during a ceremony on November 29th.

River District Neighborhood Investors, Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority break ground on vibrant mixed-use neighborhood along the Mississippi River

The River District promises more than $1 billion in economic activity, infrastructure improvements Local business leaders and representatives from the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, New Orleans and Louisiana State Governments, and River District Neighborhood Investors Break Ground on the Historic River District Development during a ceremony on November 29th. NEW… Read More about River District Neighborhood Investors, Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority break ground on vibrant mixed-use neighborhood along the Mississippi River

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center President and CEO Named to the Biz New Orleans “New Orleans 500”

Michael Sawaya recognized for third year in a row for regional impact and influence NEW ORLEANS – For the third year in a row, Biz New Orleans has included New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) President and CEO Michael J. Sawaya on its “New Orleans 500” list. The annual publication recognizes influential business… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center President and CEO Named to the Biz New Orleans “New Orleans 500”

NOLA ChristmasFest Announces 10th Anniversary Special Programming

Tickets on sale for 10 days of activities and events this holiday season! NEW ORLEANS – The region’s favorite indoor holiday extravaganza NOLA ChristmasFest, presented by Coca-Cola, returns for its 10th anniversary and offers a variety of new activities and returning traditions over ten days of celebration. From Dec. 21 to Dec. 30, NOLA… Read More about NOLA ChristmasFest Announces 10th Anniversary Special Programming

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Wins Three Prestigious Awards for Sustainability and Equity

(Click for more images of the USGBC and LifeCity awards) NEW ORLEANS – Last month, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) received three prestigious awards: the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Community Leader Award for the South Central Region and two Love Your City Awards from LifeCity. These awards celebrate the… Read More about The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Wins Three Prestigious Awards for Sustainability and Equity

International Pokémon Championship Coming to New Orleans

The Convention Center will host players from across the world in June 2024 NEW ORLEANS — The 2024 Pokémon Championship Series recently announced its North American international championship will be hosted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The three-day premier tournament is one of three international championships held each year and is… Read More about International Pokémon Championship Coming to New Orleans

Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Recognizes Completion of Due Diligence for New Mixed-Use Neighborhood

River District Neighborhood Investors to begin critical infrastructure; Groundbreaking ceremony expected in fourth quarter (Click Here for High-Resolution Image) NEW ORLEANS – Today, the commissioners of the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (“the Authority”) approved a measure authorizing River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC (RDNI) to begin the infrastructure work necessary to build… Read More about Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Recognizes Completion of Due Diligence for New Mixed-Use Neighborhood

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