Why Become a Member

Our membership with New Orleans and Company has not only provided us with great resources but also greater exposure to locals and visitors to New Orleans. The CEO’s update emails keep us informed of current and future events. I value the business educational meetings as they allow me an opportunity to meet and network with our peers while also exploring topics that impact the growth and operations of our business.

Joining New Orleans & Company has been a win for Reconcile and our Oretha Castle Haley Blvd business corridor.  Through their team, we’ve partnered on social media spotlights and gained visibility on NewOrleans.com. Their recommendations have opened doors to media and PR opportunities we wouldn’t have reached on our own, including partnerships with Disney and a feature in Samantha Brown’s Places to Love. Most importantly, their staff is friendly, supportive, and responsive, collaborating with us to align marketing and business goals for measurable results.

We are excited to express our heartfelt gratitude for the COOLinary initiative in August. Your amazing efforts have truly transformed our experience at GAIA Steakhouse, especially after the slower months of June and July. The surge in reservations and the fantastic feedback from our guests have created a vibrant atmosphere that our community adores. It’s a joy to see our team thriving and our restaurant buzzing! We remain humble and grateful for the support we’ve received, and we look forward to continuing to engage with our community and offering unforgettable dining experiences. Thank you for being such an inspiring partner—let’s keep this momentum going!

As a small business in New Orleans, making a mark in the travel and tourism industry can be an enormous task but being a member of New Orleans and Company really helped to ease that burden. In addition to the organization's team, the ability to network and connect to other tourism stakeholders in the city through the membership has been critical for growth as well.

Being a member of New Orleans & Company has been invaluable for La Petite Grocery — it’s like having a partner who champions both our restaurant and our city. Their resources, marketing reach, networking opportunities, and commitment to promoting our city have helped us connect with both locals and visitors in meaningful ways. We’ve seen firsthand how their support strengthens not only our business but the entire Magazine Street community. If you’re on Magazine Street, I can’t recommend this partnership enough—it’s a powerful way to strengthen your business and our community

The networking events, the leads and the annual events are just the “end result” of all the work that your team does to impact our business.  I’ve seen the New Orleans & Company team in action; doing the hard work to get the business HERE so we can put in proposals for their events.

Joining New Orleans & Company has been a game changer for Deelightful Roux School of Cooking. The support, exposure, and connections we’ve gained—especially as a small business on O.C. Haley—have helped us grow our reach and stay engaged in the city’s vibrant tourism and hospitality landscape. It’s a powerful partnership rooted in community and culture