[StBernard] Information on 17 New Orleans Recovery Zones; and State Licensing Board for Contractors

[Westley Annis]

I.  17 Targeted Recovery Zones Planned in New Orleans 

The City of New Orleans has announced its first 17 targeted recovery zones
intended to spur redevelopment and accelerate recovery. The zones will be
built around public assets in business corridors in an effort to generate
further private investment from developers. Click here
<http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx?tabid=95>  for the following
items:

*	PowerPoint on the City's Recovery Project 
*	Overview of Target Recovery Areas 
*	Recovery Zone Profiles

II.  State Licensing Board for Contractors 

1st Stop for International Business Services also would like to bring to
your attention the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors' Online
database that can be accessed at no charge and may be useful to verify if a
contractor is licensed in Louisiana.  Click here
<http://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/findcontractor.asp> 
to view the database.  Additional information about the Louisiana State
Licensing Board for Contractors is available by sending an e-mail to
info at lslbc.louisiana.gov <mailto:info at lslbc.louisiana.gov>  or call (225)
765-2301.

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