Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority

06/12/2025

Meet Studio West, a women-owned architecture and interiors studio based right here in New Orleans. Recently awarded Contract C-2029 for the renovation of the Mezzanine and Great Hall Restrooms New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, they’re blending thoughtful design with a deep sense of place: “The goal is improving the design, function, and sustainability of these restrooms for an incredible visitor and employee experience.

06/09/2025

As we approach the 2025 Morial Awards, we'd like to give a special thanks to our presenting sponsor, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation. With their support, we will celebrate the excellence and leadership within the small businesses and corporations of our community. Winners announced on June 26, 2025!

05/29/2025

🚨 Contractor Opportunity 🚨

Bids for work are open for 1480 Tchoupitoulas Apartments@The River District!

We’re looking for experts in:
Geotechnical
Sustainability
Solar
Resiliency
Building Envelope Testing
Interior Design & more!

Interested? Email [email protected] by June 2.
SLDBE, SBE & Hudson Initiative businesses are strongly encouraged to apply!

05/29/2025

🎉 Congrats to our 2025 Morial Awards Finalists! 🎉

These amazing organizations were nominated by the community for their innovation, impact, and commitment to growing Louisiana’s economy. Stay tuned! Winners will be announced at The Morial Awards on June 26, 2025.

Audubon Nature Institute, Hancock Whitney , New Orleans & Company, Creativity Justified, Tre's Street Kitchen, Urban Systems, Inc.

05/23/2025

05/19/2025

This Friday, five local companies will pitch a product in our WIN 2.0 event: a Shark Tank-style contest in front of a panel of judges from NOENMCC, Vaucresson Sausage Company and Dooky Chase's Restaurant! The winner gets a spot at our in-house convenience store, Dutch’s Corner, and exposure to nearly 1 million visitors a year. Good luck to our contenders!

Diva Dawg Food Truck
El Guapo Bitters
Glassblower Ben
Vudu Foods TwangFreak
Wicks NOLA Candle Company

05/02/2025

Don't strike out! Today is the final day to submit your pitch!
Visit https://exhallnola.com/win/

05/02/2025

REMINDER! Today is the final deadline to get your nominations in for the Morial Awards! Don't wait, submit your nominations at: https://morialaward.com/

04/09/2025

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual Morial Awards!

We can’t celebrate until you nominate. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) and the Urban League of Louisiana are looking for TWO standout businesses—a trailblazing small business and a visionary corporation—leading the way in innovation, sustainability, and community growth.

Know a business that deserves the spotlight? Nominate them today! www.morialaward.com

04/08/2025

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s governing body, the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority), recently announced the appointment of Elizabeth Ellison-Frost to its Board of Commissioners. A seasoned leader in corporate communication...

04/07/2025

“WIN 2.0: Pitch Smart, Win Big” Offers Entrepreneurs In-Store Visibility to Nearly 800K Annual Visitors NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is now accepting applications for WIN 2.0: Pitch Smart, Win Big. On May 23, this special event will give small busi...

03/31/2025

Congratulations to Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Commissioner Jim Cook! He was recognized with an award in today's New Orleans City Council criminal justice committee meeting for his ongoing support and efforts within the New Orleans Police Department.