StayLocal is Greater New Orleans’ independent business alliance. We create an environment for local businesses to thrive through research, education, and advocacy.

Your 2025 Marketing Strategy

Join us for #WebinarWednesday for marketing insights to help your independent business grow and prosper in 2025. Hear from experts Anamaria Bech and Axel Rosa of New Orleans premiere multicultural publication, Viva NOLA.

This one hour webinar will help business owners focus on the strengths of their brands. As business owners refine their 2025 marketing plans, it helps to consider both best practices and new innovations. Whether you are refreshing your brand, refining your message, or just want to keep all eyes on your business, you'll want to hear what these media professionals have to say.

This event is free with online reservation and is hosted by StayLocal together with LCIA, the member services arm of LCI Worker’s Comp, a group self-insurance fund operating in Louisiana since 1989.

Please register here.

A Greener Mardi Gras

In 2023, a study commissioned by civic leaders documented the annual economic impact of our Mardi Gras season at $891 million, reporting on both the local and tourism activities that make up this New Orleans tradition.

The report acknowledges the cost of managing what Mardi Gras parades leave in their wake: trash. Back before the pandemic, Urban Conservancy, LCI Workers’ Comp, Grounds Krewe and many community partners gathered to discuss making real change by reducing negative environmental impact regrettably associated with Carnival. Since that 2018 forum, more krewes, riders, dance troupes and business owners than ever before have made choices that give revelers green options.

Our city’s most populous neighborhoods, in which many of which our longest term residents live, are nearby to the traditional Mardi Gras parade route. Area residents are saddled with flooded streets in rainy seasons, and manage floodwaters, some on their own, some with help from programs like our Front Yard Initiative.

Here are some ways to contribute to sustainability during Carnival. Follow us on social media or read our newsletters for more.

Tap In for Construction News

The City of New Orleans has secured billions of dollars for infrastructure improvements citywide, including along key business’ corridors. As a community, we understand the long-term benefit that these improvements have for residents and businesses.

StayLocal has partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Community Development, RoadWorkNOLA and Dept. of Public Worksto provide support to businesses for any short-term impact which may experienced while sidewalks and roads are improved.

Find out how to sign up for email or text alerts to receive construction updates, learn the best online locations to look for project updates, and view StayLocal’s online Road Construction Resources for Businesses here.