Convention Center’s WIN Series Phase 1 Closes with Capstone Event in June.    The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is now accepting submissions for the WIN Pitch Smart – Retail Ready Competition, to be held June 11 at the Convention Center. The yearly event is a substantial opportunity for small businesses to pitch their shelf-ready retail product to successful business leaders and even have their products sold… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to Host Pitch Competition: Pitch Smart – Retail Ready

Zoning request approval unlocks potential $5M in permitting fees The following is a statement attributable to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The April 14th approval by the City Planning Commission (CPC) marks a critical step forward for the Omni New Orleans project, advancing the proposal to City Council consideration. We thank the… Read More about City Planning Commission Approval Advances Omni New Orleans Project

National honor highlights continued leadership in employee engagement and workplace excellence. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has been named a 2026 National Top Workplaces USA award winner by Energage, marking the third time the organization has received this national distinction. The Convention Center has also been recognized nine times with the… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Named 2026 National Top Workplace for Third Time

Elaine Williams Featured in 2026 “Smart Women in Meetings” Edition of Magazine Elaine Williams, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC), has been named as an Innovator for Smart Women in Meetings by Smart Meetings magazine. Williams joins a prominent group of CEOs and Executives from corporations, associations… Read More about New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center CCO Named an Innovator by the Smart Meetings Magazine

This month’s WIN series event provides strategic pitching strategies for small and emerging businesses.   The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is continuing its monthly WIN with NOENMCC series on March 25 with Pitching 101: Story Telling and Presentation Skills. The series is part of the Convention Center’s continued commitment to Small… Read More about Monthly WIN Series with New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Continues on March 25 with Storytelling & Presentation Skills Workshop

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has promoted Brandon Knatzer to Assistant Director of Physical Security. In this role, Knatzer leads the operational performance of the Convention Center’s physical security technology environment, ensuring the reliability, scalability and continuous improvement of campus-wide security systems that support daily operations and major national events.  … Read More about Brandon Knatzer Named Assistant Director of Physical Security at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s governing body, the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority), recently announced the appointment of Jerry Reyes to its Board of Commissioners. A longtime hospitality leader with deep ties to the New Orleans hospitality industry, Reyes brings decades of operational, workforce and community leadership… Read More about The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Welcomes Jerry Reyes as Returning Commissioner

The Aa3 ratings reflect the authority’s effective financial management, robust reserves, and resilient local economy. The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority) affirmed an Aa3 issuer rating from Moody’s Ratings, reflecting the Authority’s credit quality and ability to repay debt and debt-like obligations without consideration of any pledge, security or structural… Read More about A Milestone in Financial Excellence: New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Assigned Aa3 Ratings from Moody’s

Resiliency Conference to spotlight insurance crisis and shifts in federal emergency management.   The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) will host ResCon 2026 from March 9–11, 2026, bringing together leading voices in emergency management, resilience planning and disaster response for a three-day conference focused on strengthening communities in an evolving risk landscape…. Read More about Annual ResCon Conference Returns to New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center March 9–11

Monthly workshop series will provide hands-on tools, strategic guidance and direct access to growth opportunities for small and emerging businesses. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is expanding its commitment to small and emerging businesses in 2026 by hosting monthly WIN with NOENMCC events designed to equip entrepreneurs and vendors with the… Read More about Financial Readiness Workshop on February 25 Kicks Off Expanded Monthly WIN 2026 Series at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center