New Orleans is a very special place to visit, but it's even more wonderful to live here. If relocating your business is in your future, consider New Orleans. Here are ten reasons why now is the time to move your business to the Crescent City:
The business climate has never been better. The city's new mayor, Ray Nagin, was CEO of a large company before he was elected mayor. A whole new attitude prevails at City Hall and in the business community.
Real estate values are most attractive. Downtown office space is still one of the best business deals in the South. And the new revitalization efforts of the Downtown Development District make Canal Street and the surrounding area more beautiful and accessible than ever.
There are many living options within walking distance, or a short streetcar ride, to the Central Business District. Consider living in a chic loft in the warehouse district, an elegant condo overlooking the Mississippi River, in a charming Creole cottage or antebellum home. What other city offers such charm and variety?
The quality of life in New Orleans is among the best cities in America. New Orleans' cost of living is lower than many cities.
"U.S. productivity is at an all time high as corporate America has embraced technology to mitigate location as an obstacle to doing business. After working for more than 30 years in the New York area, I recently became a "virtual employee." Now I can be anywhere at anytime while I'm living in New Orleans. If you enjoy visiting here, you'll love living and working in New Orleans." John J. Gish, a new New Orleans resident and businessman"
For businesses that require travel, there is Louis Armstrong International Airport, a major gateway to Latin America and a conveniently located connection to the world.
The Port of New Orleans is one of the largest and most modern ports in the United States for cargo and cruise ships.
There's so much to do in New Orleans! With the NFL Saints, the NBA Hornets and the AAA Zephyrs baseball, there's lots of professional sports to cheer on. New Orleans' museums are among the best and most plentiful in the country, and several new museums are scheduled to open by the end 2004. New Orleans is the home of the oldest Opera house in the country and America's only musician-owned symphony. And no city can compare when it comes to fabulous food, a wealth of great music, and festivals that provide great, inexpensive fun.
There is a whole raft of accredited colleges in the area, with nationally-known Tulane, Loyola, Xavier, Dillard, the University of New Orleans and Southern University setting the pace. There are many public schools, with New Orleans Center for Creative Arts recognized as the gold standard in public arts schools. The parochial school system is one of the largest in the U.S. and many of this city's private schools have received national commendation for excellence in academics, athletics and the arts.
This city boasts one of the top zoos, aquariums, children's museums, and urban nature centers in the country. It is also home to America's newest theme park, Six Flags New Orleans.
Retirees find a large variety of living options, top-flight health care at several medical centers, and a mild tropical climate.
For more information on how you can move your business to New Orleans, visit: www.relocateneworleans.com.
New Orleans is a very special place to visit, but it's even more wonderful to live here. If relocating your business is in your future, consider New Orleans. Here are ten reasons why now is the time to move your business to the Crescent City:
