Hour 2: Coverage of the GNO Inc. Annual Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (11AM Hour)

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. This hour, Newell is joined by Susan Bonnett Bourgeois, LED Secretary, to discuss the Amazon data center announcement and Newlab, LED's innovation strategy, give a recap of the past year, give a review of key programs like FastSites and Storyteller, and take a look ahead at 2026. Then, Greg Rusovich, Chair of the Metro Crime Commission, and Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, join the show to talk about the drop in crime and civic pride.