The Greater New Orleans Region is again becoming a top contender in the areas of industrial development, trade and transportation, banking, sports, digital media, entrepreneurship and tourism. Whether it is large corporations merging with local companies to create regional powerhouses, creating a turn-key platform for entrepreneurs to bring their visions to fruition, or hosting prestigious sporting events like Super Bowl XLVII or the NCAA Final Four, the New Orleans region seems to be on the winning track. A positive spotlight is again shining on our region. Our perseverance, creativity and collaborative focus are only a few of the secrets of success that is putting the New Orleans economy on the road to victory.
The Tulane Association of Business Alumni, the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University and Whitney Bank, a Hancock Holding Co., are pleased to present the 33rd annual forum, Scoring Big: Building on Business Victories, featuring a dynamic line-up of national and local speakers.
By attending the forum, CPAs can earn five Continuing Professional Education credits and PEs can earn five Professional Development Hour credits.
Speakers*
Scoring Big: Building on Business Victories
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Beth A. Brooke
Global Vice Chair, Public Policy, Ernst & Young
Washington, D.C.
Carl J. Chaney
President & CEO, Hancock Holding Company/Whitney Bank
Gulfport, Miss.
Jay Cicero
President & CEO, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation
New Orleans, La.
Scott S. Cowen
President, Tulane University
New Orleans, La.
Rick Dickson
Director of Athletics, Tulane University
New Orleans, La.
Mark C. Romig, APR
President & CEO, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation
New Orleans, La.
Carl J. Schramm, Ph.D.
President, Schramm & Company
Visiting Scientist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Baltimore, Md.
John C. Sheptor
President & CEO, Imperial Sugar Company
Sugar Land, Texas
Doug Thornton
Senior Vice President, SMG
New Orleans, La.
Hugh Weber
President, New Orleans Hornets
New Orleans, La.
*As of 5/2/12. Speakers are listed in alphabetical order. Program is subject to change.
2012 Corporate Supporters
Presenting Sponsor
Forum Underwriters
Forum Patrons
Forum Sponsors
Executive Sponsors
Chaffe & Associates Inc.
Ernst & Young LLP
Event Producers
First NBC Bank
Laitram LLC
Landis Construction Co. LLC
Locke Lord LLP
Corporate Sponsors
Montgomery Barnett
Neill Corporation
Paris Parker Salon & Spa
Sanderson Farms Inc.
Superior Energy Services Inc.
Trade Sponsors
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Freeman Alumni Sponsors
The Tulane Business Forum gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our sponsors.
*As of 5/9/12
Questions? Please contact:
A. B. Freeman School of Business
Goldring/Woldenberg Hall
7 McAlister Drive
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-8470
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