Full Show 2/27/2026: “Renewed, Refocused and Ready!” Coverage of the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (Full Show)

On today's show, Newell broadcasts LIVE from the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 1,200 business leaders are coming together with one purpose: to celebrate the economic success of our region. Newell is joined by Ray Gregson, CEO of the River Region Chamber, to give workforce, economic, and education updates from the River Region, Leah Irons, GNO Inc. 2025 Board Chair representing Chevron, and Kim Boyle, GNO Inc. 2026 Board Chair representing Phelps Dunbar, to talk about the region experiencing renewed momentum, Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, LED Secretary, to discuss the Amazon data center announcement and Newlab, LED's innovation strategy, gives a recap of the past year, gives a review of key programs like FastSites and Storyteller, and takes a look ahead at 2026, and Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, and Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, to talk about the drop in crime and civic pride.