CMAA Gulf Coast Chapter

🏌️♂️Tee off, connect, and celebrate! 🎉 We’re excited to announce the first-ever Tri-Society Golf & Crawfish Boil hosted by CMAA, SAME, and ASCE — happening next Thursday, March 27 at the beautiful English Turn Country Club in New Orleans! This unique event brings together professionals across the AEC community for a full day of: ✔️ Scramble-format golf ✔️ Crawfish boil and networking ✔️ Beverages, snacks, and door prizes ✔️ Hole-in-One contests (including a $10,000 prize!) ✔️ Sponsorship opportunities still available! Whether you're playing, sponsoring, or just there for the crawfish — don’t miss the start of what we hope becomes a yearly tradition. 📅 Register at: www.nolaenggolf.com 📩 Questions or sponsor inquiries: samelagolf@gmail.com #TriSocietyGolf #CMAA #SAME #ASCE #GolfTournament #NewOrleansEvents #AECNetworking #CrawfishBoil #EngineeringCommunity #GolfAndGrub

Riess LeMieux, LLC partner Michael Blackwell will present a seminar on Louisiana Construction Law Updates for the CMAA Gulf Coast Chapter on November 21, 2024. This program will provide key insights into new legislative changes and cases that impact the construction industry. More information about the program can be found below. https://lnkd.in/geqicFbR

Join us for lunch this Thursday, October 24th. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to hear from Adam J. Straight, COO of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. He’ll be sharing the inside scoop on how they’re handling a nearly $1B renovation while still running a major event venue. Perfect for anyone looking to learn about balancing big projects with day-to-day operations! #Leadership #CapitalStrategy #ConventionCenter #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌟 Upcoming Event: Developing and Implementing Capital Strategies 🌟 Join us for an insightful session on how the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is leveraging nearly a billion-dollar renovation budget to remain competitive in the ever-evolving convention industry. Discover the “Restoring the Core” strategy and how the team is managing ongoing renovations while hosting large-scale events. 🎤 Featured Speaker: Adam J. Straight, Chief Operating Officer, will share his expertise on capital improvements, drawing from his leadership on projects like the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Learn how these developments will impact the state and region economically. #CapitalStrategy #ConventionCenter #ProfessionalDevelopment #ConstructionLeadership #EventIndustry #EconomicGrowth

🚨 Reminder: Early bird registration ends today for our upcoming session with Vincent A. Smith, Director of Capital Projects Administration. He’ll be walking us through the 2025-2029 New Orleans Capital Budget, covering important projects and goals for the city’s infrastructure. This is a great chance to learn more about the future of New Orleans’ development. Don’t miss it! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dTD7gsqv 📅 Event Date: September 26th #UrbanDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Infrastructure #NewOrleans

Looking forward to CMAA GCC’s next PD session on Thursday (9/26). Lots of great updates on City of New Orleans infrastructure projects with Vincent Smith. Spots are still available and you can sign up below.

We’re pleased to present an in-depth look at the 2025-2029 City of New Orleans Capital Budget. This session will cover the Capital Projects Administration’s current project portfolio, budget priorities, and strategic goals for the city’s infrastructure and urban development. Vincent A. Smith, Director of CPA, will lead the discussion. With over a decade of experience and oversight of 300+ capital projects totaling $600 million, Vincent’s insights are invaluable for professionals in urban planning, project management, and public administration. Don’t miss this chance to stay updated on the future of New Orleans’ infrastructure! #UrbanDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Infrastructure #NewOrleans

Looking forward to the upcoming session with Steve Nelson, General Superintendent of S&WB of New Orleans! This is a must-attend for anyone in public works, urban planning, or infrastructure management. Don't miss this chance to learn about the latest S&WB developments and approaches to strengthening New Orleans' infrastructure. #ProfessionalDevelopment #Infrastructure #PublicWorks

We're excited about our upcoming professional development session featuring Steve Nelson, General Superintendent of S&WB of New Orleans. Steve will share the latest developments in S&WB infrastructure, focusing on drainage improvements, innovative funding strategies, and technological upgrades. This session is essential for professionals involved in public works, urban planning, and infrastructure management. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the city’s efforts to enhance infrastructure resilience and efficiency. Featured Speaker: Steve Nelson, General Superintendent, joined SWBNO in January 2023. With a strong background in civil and environmental engineering, Steve oversees FEMA-funded construction programs, sewer, water, and paving repairs, as well as water purification projects. #Infrastructure #PublicWorks #UrbanPlanning #ProfessionalDevelopment #NewOrleans