City Reminds Residents of Precautions During Severe Weather

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Walnut Bend Civic Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 2016

Contact: Hayne Rainey
For Media Inquiries Only
communications@nola.gov
(504) 658-4945

City Reminds Residents of Precautions During Severe Weather

NEW ORLEANS, LA – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), severe weather, including heavy rains and flooding, is expected to develop in New Orleans this evening and last through Saturday morning. Public safety is our top priority; the City is reminding residents to monitor weather conditions and stay alert.

The New Orleans area has been placed under a flood watch from tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. until Saturday morning.

Due to the potentially severe danger that could result from high water, residents should call 911 to report street flooding and life-threatening emergencies.

Residents are advised to stay home during heavy rainfall unless an emergency makes it absolutely necessary for them to get on the road. The NOPD will ticket motorists who drive faster than 5 mph on streets with standing water.

The City’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is monitoring weather conditions and will keep residents updated through e-mail alerts and the Twitter handle @nolaready.

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Office of Econ. Dev. – Business Info Sessions 8/3 – 8/31

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Walnut Bend Civic Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2016

Contact: Hayne Rainey
For Media Inquiries Only
communications@nola.gov
(504) 658-4945

Mayor Landrieu’s Office of Economic Development to Host Business Information Sessions

NEW ORLEANS — On Wednesday, August 3, 2016, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Office of Economic Development will kick off another series of Business Information Sessions designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners with useful tools and resources to grow their businesses.

“These quarterly sessions are key to helping our local business owners and entrepreneurs thrive,” said Mayor Mitch Landrieu. “When our businesses succeed, our economy gets stronger, more residents gain jobs and we grow the tax base that pays for essential City services.”

These sessions allow interested entrepreneurs and business owners to learn more about business opportunities. One session will take place in each City Council district. All are open to the public, and individuals can attend any or all sessions.

The complete list of dates and locations can be found below.

District A:
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Regional Transportation Management Center
10 Veterans Memorial Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70124

Topics:
“Louisiana Small Business Loan & Guaranty Program” & “LED Small Business Resources and Other Incentives” presented by Louisiana Economic Development

District B:
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, 2nd Floor Conference Room
3400 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, La. 70119

Topics:

“BuildNOLA, a training program to prepare local small and disadvantaged businesses to more effectively compete for public and private contracts. The program will expand the city’s pool of competitive and qualified bidders and maximize contracting opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) “presented by City of New Orleans Office of Supplier Diversity
“Loan Programs Business Resource Capital presented by Regional Loan Corporation

District C:
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Treme Recreation Center Multipurpose Room
900 N. Villere St., New Orleans, La. 70116

Topics:

“Conquering Your Personal Finances Before Venturing Out “5 steps to getting your finances in order before starting your new business” presented by Dillard University School of Business / Kemberley Washington, CPA
“Small Business Lending “financing and business services to small businesses that cannot access affordable financing through traditional sources” presented byTruFund Financial Services, Inc.

District D:
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Norman Mayer Branch Library
3001 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70122

Topics:

“LA Dept. of Ins. Managing Risks For Your Business” presented by Louisiana Department of Insurance Minority Affairs, Office of the Commissioner
“Responsive and Quality Business Support Services to Help Your Business Succeed” presented by Lift Fund

District E:
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
East New Orleans Public Library

5641 Read Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70127

Topics:

“The Mobilization Fund” presented by NewCorp, Inc.
“Leveraging, Investment and Technical Assistance Activities on the Development of Small Businesses (Fresh Food Retailer Initiative & Godman Sachs 10,000 Small Business) ” presented by Hope Enterprise Corporation (HOPE)

To RSVP, residents or business owners can click here or contact Margrett O. Magee in the Office of Economic Development at (504) 658-4237 / momagee@nola.gov

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Assessor Appeals – July 15 through August 15, 2016

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Walnut Bend Civic Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2016
Contact: D.Johnson
504.897.6110

Assessor: Rolls Open From Friday, July 15 to Monday, August 15

Fourth Location to Open in Uptown New Orleans
Online Appeals to be Accepted Monday, July 25 – Thursday, August 18

New Orleans property owners who wish to discuss the taxable assessment on their property with the Assessor’s Office may do so during the Open Rolls period, announced Orleans Parish Assessor Erroll Williams. The tax rolls will be open weekdays beginning Friday, July 15, 2016, to Monday, August 15, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Property owners may visit any of the Office’s four locations:
City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, 4^th Floor
Algiers Courthouse, 225 Morgan Street, 1^st Floor
Lakeview Christian Center, 5885 Fleur De Lis Drive, 2^nd Floor, (TEMPORARY)
***NEW*** Uptown River Garden, 1851 Rousseau Street, (TEMPORARY)

Visiting with the Assessor’s Office at one of the locations above is regarded as an “Informal Appeal.” Property owners may bypass this step and file a “Formal Appeal” with the Orleans Parish Board of Review by filing online at www.nolaassessor.com.

To file online at nolaassessor.com, on the Home Page click the E-File link in the left column then click Appeal of Taxable Valuation. This link will be operational from Monday, July 25 – 4 p.m. Thursday, August 18.

“You do not dispute the property assessment because you think your taxes are too high. That is a discussion to take up with the taxing authorities,” said Assessor Williams. “You should see me because you think the value placed on your property is inaccurate due to estimations on its size, comparable sales or market values.”

To contest an assessment value, individuals are advised to have an assessment letter and any additional documentation to support their claim, such as a recent appraisal, a builder’s contract, photos or insurance coverage of the property, said Assessor Williams.

No appointments are necessary; individuals will be assisted on a first-come, first-serve basis at all locations.