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January Meeting at The Forum in Metairie
January 24, 2017 |Meet you at The Forum on Tuesday, January 24 for our first MSWIT meeting for 2017! The Forum is located at 3131 Veterans Blvd. (at Causeway Blvd.) and MSWIT member, Kristin Sparks with Twelve Seasons Catering has provided us an awesome dinner menu (see below) to kick off the new year! Our guest speaker is Tricia Lowe from the Greater… Read More »
Best Wishes from Lieutenant Governor Nungesser
December 22, 2016 |Warmest Greetings! This year, there is so much to be thankful for as our state’s tourism and cultural industries continue to see growth and attract visitors from the around the nation and the globe. Personally, I am extremely grateful that you have blessed me with the opportunity to serve as Lieutenant Governor of the great state of Louisiana. The last… Read More »
December Holiday Party at Seven Three Distilling Co.
November 28, 2016 |Seven Three Distilling Company is opening it's doors early for an exclusive showing at the MSWIT Holiday Party. Learn about the spirits with a sense of place and New Orleans through the age of prohibition all while enjoying local Pigeons catering and cash bar. We look forward to having you all. Husbands/significant others welcome!… Read More »
November Meeting at Gordon Biersch
November 2, 2016 |November Meeting - Nov 22 Gordon Biersch Restaurant Speaker: Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser We are very excited to announce our Nov 22 meeting will be at Gordon Biersch Restaurant, corner of Poydras and Convention Center Blvd. and especially pleased to have Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser as our Guest Speaker. This is a great meeting to bring potential… Read More »
October MSWIT Meeting at Walk-Ons on Poydras St.
October 17, 2016 |MSWIT Meeting Tuesday, October 25 at Walk-On's 1009 Poydras St. We are so privileged to have two great speakers: Ben Johnson, President & CEO from the N.O. Chamber and Todd Murphy, President & CEO of the Jefferson Chamber "What your local chamber can do for you!" … Read More »
September Meeting to be held at Manning’s
September 1, 2016 |The September Meeting is set for Manning's, 519 Fulton St. Our guest speaker is Ryan Lowe, the "Positivity Pro" who will talk about positive lifestyle changes. This would be a great meeting to bring a prospective new member with you. We have some fun and exciting meetings for the remainder of 2016...including our special Holiday party. Remember...membership dues for… Read More »
Flood Victim is member of MSWIT
August 17, 2016 |A MSWIT member and her family have lost everything they own in the flood this past week. Several members are asking how we can help so we have set up a Fund through Pay Pal to give you the opportunity to make a donation directly to someone you know and love. If you can contribute, please click the button below… Read More »
July Meeting to be held at Napoleon House
July 6, 2016 |The July MSWIT meeting will be on Tuesday, July 26 at the Napoleon House in the French Quarter (corner Chartres & St. Louis Streets). Our guest speaker is Walter J. Krygowski, Deputy Director and Chief Operations Officer of Louis Armstrong International Airport, and will update us on the construction of the new airport and other issues that are related to our… Read More »
Dean of Business at UNO presents to MSWIT members at June meeting!
July 1, 2016 |Dr. John Williams, Dean of The College of Business Administration at the University of New Orleans, gave the MSWIT members an informative presentation on tourism related data. The presentation focused on: New Orleans trends in visitation and spending The changing profile of visitors to New Orleans Tourism's role in providing future jobs in the New Orleans area The Q &A… Read More »
June Meeting at Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
June 7, 2016 |The June MSWIT meeting will be on Tuesday, June 28 at Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, 614 Canal St. (in the JW Marriott Hotel). Be sure to ask for the special $10 MSWIT parking at Valet. Our guest speaker is Dr. Williams from UNO School of HRC and will update us on many issues affecting our tourism industry. … Read More »