Michael Hecht@MHechtGNO

President and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc.; Super Bowl LIX Infrastructure & Economic Development Coordinator for Louisiana

 Greater New Orleans
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Joined July 2011
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Michael Hecht: Abandon New Orleans? Not so fast. nola.com/opinions/guest_colu…

Michael Hecht: Abandon New Orleans? Not so fast.

A recent study arguing that it’s time to abandon New Orleans to the elements is wrong and counterproductive, GNO, Inc. CEO Michael Hecht writes. The answer to climate threats, he argues in this guest...

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NOLA Coalition credited with making New Orleans safer fox8live.com/2025/07/24/nola…

NOLA Coalition credited with making New Orleans safer

As the City of New Orleans is on pace to see a third year of violent crime reduction, a unique coalition marks its third anniversary.

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Editorial: It's time to unite behind Louisiana International Terminal plan, and get it built nola.com/opinions/editorial-… via @nolanews

Editorial: It's time to unite behind Louisiana International Terminal plan, and get it built

This newspaper endorses the Louisiana International Terminal plan as the best way to plan for a more competitive port. "We agree that the Port of New Orleans’ proposal is the better of the solutions...

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Momentum Builds For New Port NOLA Terminal: waterwaysjournal.net/2025/05…
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This is truly exciting - ⁦@Newlab⁩ took the Brooklyn Navy Yard from wasteland to the launching pad for over 300 high-tech companies. Now we have Newlab New Orleans! ⚜️🚀🙌 nola.com/news/business/newla…

A big name in the tech sector is coming to New Orleans' Bywater naval station as its first tenant

A Brooklyn-based startup incubator is planning a major innovation hub at the blighted former U.S. Naval Station in New Orleans, a project aimed at attracting and growing companies focused on

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Look forward to working with the experts at the Port, and the leaders of St Bernard, to get this done for Louisiana. Everyone will benefit. We will be the once and future great port of the Gulf! ⚜️➡️🌍 nola.com/news/business/louis…

Landry taps GNO Inc. chief to shepherd through controversial St. Bernard port project

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has tapped regional economic chief Michael Hecht to lead the effort to push through a crucial but controversial multi-billion-dollar container ship terminal project in St....

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Maybe we should step aside like Jordan from the dunk contest?? 🏀🦞😋 apple.news/ASuBsBKDERFyjXJsS…

The world’s 20 best cities for food right now

We asked thousands of locals all about eating out in their cities to rank the world’s culinary capitals in 2025

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Hey you guys: the etymology of "y'all" 😎 - wordsmarts.com/yall-inclusiv…

Y'all, All Y'all, and the Quest for a Second-Person Plural Pronoun - Word Smarts

No matter how you spell it or how many people you’re addressing, “y’all” is a remarkably versatile alternative to “you guys” or “you.”

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Louisiana is back in the economic development game! 🙌 @LEDLouisiana @LAGovJeffLandry nola.com/opinions/our_views/…

Editorial: Finally, state is getting economic development right

We have always understood the power of a good story. In the past, the story Louisiana told to attract companies here was a bit disjointed. We touted our rich culture

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Not how I expected to make my first Mardi Gras float, but coulda been worse! 🤣 #SuperBowlLIX
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“Ain’t we lucky:” Pableaux Johnson, peerless host and chronicler of New Orleans (from @TheEconomist) economist.com/obituary/2025/…

Pableaux Johnson, peerless host and chronicler of New Orleans

The photographer, cook and food writer died on January 26th, aged 59

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Amazing to see Primary Workspace come to life in Gretna. A wonderful example of the power of public/private partnership. Congratulations to David Hecht, Mayor Constant, President Sheng, Brett Lawson, and everyone who made this new hub for Gretna possible! @edificehecht @cityofgretna @CynthiaLeeSheng @JEDCO_News
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#NewOrleans was the big winner of #SBLIX ⁦@clancygambit⁩ ⁦@CityOfNOLA⁩ ⁦@GNOsports⁩
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It's great to see @LEDLouisiana truly jumping into the innovation game. And Josh is the right person to give us a "Fleig" up on the competition! 🤣 | nola.com nola.com/news/business/josh-…
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Nevermind the Eagles. New Orleans was the big winner in Super Bowl LIX, leaders say. 🔥⚜️🔥 nola.com/news/business/new-o…

Nevermind the Eagles. New Orleans was the big winner in Super Bowl LIX, leaders say.

The city of New Orleans was the big winner of Super Bowl LIX, garnering praise from fans, media members and the NFL for hosting a flawless event. But some local businesses said the boom never...

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Got damn I love New Orleans. This shit more than a city. 📸: @JeffParishSO
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#ToastToGrowth 🥂 ⁦@50cent⁩ ⁦@JeffLandry⁩ @GNO, Inc. ⁦@lecheminduroi⁩
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.@SuperBowl glow up!! 🌟🙌😎 inc.com/gabrielle-bienasz/ho…

How New Orleans Is Using the Super Bowl to Make Upgrades

The Big Easy will host the Eagles, the Chiefs, and Kendrick Lamar on Sunday. A New Orleans' economic development agency has been hard at work.

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The Cathedral is real pretty, but how about those street lights in the French Quarter! 💡
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