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NOLAbound Focus Industries
New Orleans, with its unique opportunity to restructure its economy in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, is embracing the cutting-edge industries that rely on highly-committed, enthusiastic thinkers who are ready to move past brick and mortar. These industries (Digital Media, Arts-based businesses, Sustainable Industries and the Biosciences) are at the frontier of the new American economy, and companies in this industry are uniquely equipped to serve their customers from anywhere in the world using digital communication. This versatile new economy is a perfect for a versatile "new" New Orleans.
Arts-Based Businesses
The art-based sector includes both for-profit and nonprofit businesses involved in the creation or distribution of the arts. Globally known for its food, music, and architecture, New Orleans has also seen significant growth in film production, fine arts, and graphic design. These are companies that create things that appeal to our senses and provide entertainment, offer business services, and enrich the community’s quality of life.
Digital Media
The digital media sector in New Orleans -- including software development, video game development, modeling, simulation, and other innovative technologies -- is one of the fastest-growing industries in the region. Thanks to the most aggressive tax incentive program in the country, a unique quality of life, and a lower cost of doing business compared to established technology hubs, the New Orleans area has witnessed unprecedented success in attracting digital media companies and the workforce to support them.
Biosciences
New Orleans has long been a strong health services provider and hub of research. With an increasing number of research facilities and a growing life science economy, New Orleans now offers key elements necessary to develop and expand biosciences ventures. Companies in the biosciences sector range from those specializing in research and development to those dedicated to medical supply production and technology commercialization.
Sustainable Industries
The term "sustainable industries" describes products and services that help companies manage -- and profit from -- environmental issues and challenges. A major metropolitan area located on the Mississippi River not far from the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans is well positioned to lead the world in creating innovative technologies designed to overcome issues related to coastal restoration, hazardous waste disposal, disaster mitigation, wastewater treatment, alternative energy, and several other areas of focus within this industry.
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