Port NOLA procurement fair

NEW ORLEANS - The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is hosting a Procurement Fair June 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Port of New Orleans Administration Building, 1350 Port of New Orleans Place in New Orleans. Representatives from several partner organizations will participate to provide information on projects that are currently available for bid opportunities, along with a schedule of projects in the near future. There will be representatives from Port NOLA, the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), Chase Bank, the City of New Orleans, Fidelity Bank, LiftFund, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, New Corp, Inc., and the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO). “Local and small businesses play a critical role in creating economic vitality,” said Brandy D. Christian, President and CEO of Port NOLA. “I’m proud that nearly $1.5 million of Port purchases were made with DBE/SBE-owned businesses last year. With this procurement fair, we look forward to continuing to connect local businesses with business opportunities that will benefit the Port, NOPB and the local economy.” (Source: Port NOLA 06/23/22) Port NOLA | Port of New Orleans to Host Procurement Fair for Local…