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Building opportunity in Louisiana

Session Three

11:20 AM - 12:30 PM

This panel discussion will center around economic development, connecting the dots between local successes and state initiatives. Moderated by Michael Hecht of GNO, Inc., leaders from higher education, private capital, state government, philanthropy, and healthcare will discuss how institutional investment, innovation funding, and civic partnership translate into projects on the ground, and what to watch as these initiatives move forward.
Approved for 1.16 hours of MCLE by the Louisiana State Bar Association.

SPEAKERS

Josh Fleig

Chief Innovation Officer

Louisiana Economic Development

Keith Schneider

Managing Director and Head of Real Estate

Benson Capital

Michael Hecht

Moderator; President & CEO

GNO, Inc.

Andy Kopplin

President & CEO

Greater New Orleans Foundation

Aimee Quirk

SVP & Chief Corporate Development Officer, Ochsner Health; CEO, Ochsner Ventures

Ochsner Health / Ochsner Ventures

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CONTACT US

Southshore

3645 N I-10 Service Rd W
Metairie, LA 70002

Northshore

4350 Hwy 22, Suite J
Mandeville, LA 70471

Phone: (504) 885-3200

Phone: (985) 882-8521

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