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In Katrina's Wake, Disaster Prep Company Born
Where many could only find tragedy, entrepreneurs Nicholas Connor and Dennis Bertken found an untapped market and a chance to help.
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Portraits of Destruction and Rebuilding
Jonathan Ferrara dodged a bullet during Katrina--his art gallery suffered significant damage, but his next-door neighbor's building was completely destroyed. "I had to repair the common wall and my roof had to be replaced, but I was very lucky," Ferrara says.
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Why New Orleans Is the Coolest Start-up City in America
Idea Village, a New Orleans-based not-for-profit that helps support local entrepreneurs, is helping rebuild its city's economic devastation by organizing a s... Read more
After 58 Years, a Shot at Olympic Gold
John Dane III is a lifelong sailor and has made millions as founder of the nation's largest mega-yacht builder. But in August, at the age of 58, he'll be mak... Read more
Jobless Claims Surge
Despite job gains at smaller firms, more workers are filing for unemployment benefits. Read more
Congress Closes Session with Flurry of Small-Business Bills
Lawmakers passed legislation on disaster loans, health care, and energy before their summer recess. Read more
Report: SBA Unprepared for Katrina
Feb. 15, 2007 -- A lack of planning by the Small Business Administration led to costly delays in assisting Gulf Coast small... Read more
House Committee Revamps SBA Disaster Loans
March 16, 2007 -- The House Small Business Committee has approved a package of bills aimed at improving the federal government's emergenc... Read more
Businesses Affected by Katrina Receive Grants
April 20, 2007 -- As many as 200 small-business owners in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Katrina received up to $18,000 this week under ... Read more
New Partnership for Disaster Response
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced a partnership aimed at improv... Read more
Hiring Down at Small Businesses
Oct. 4, 2005 --After six months of solid job growth, hiring by small businesses dropped off in September in the wake of Katrina and Rita, ... Read more
Even with Insurance, Gulf Coast Businesses Still Struggle
Jan. 17, 2006 --It took nine weeks, but ... Read more
Independent Gas Stations Cleared of Price Gouging
A Federal Trade Commission report blames refinery disruptions for high prices after Hurricane Katrina. Read more
Gulf Coast Businesses Slow to Claim Loans
Less than half of the businesses approved for post-Katrina loans have cashed in so far. Read more
Lawsuits Could Lead to Higher Insurance Costs
Property owners and insurance companies are battling over the definition of "damage" in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Read more
Katrina Verdict Could Impact Insurance Costs for Businesses
A U.S. District judge ruled that flood damage is not covered by standard policies. Read more
New Center to Help Businesses Hit by Katrina
The Urban Entrepreneurship Partnership Gulf Coast will provide training and access to capital for minority business owners. Read more
The New Economics of Product Packaging
Renewed interest in a corn-based alternative. Read more
Careful What You Say
Search for "business travel" in your favorite blog search tool and the number of blogs that comes up will be disappointing. Why? According to a recent Read more
Consumer Confidence Plunges In September
September 16, 2005 --Consumer confidence plummeted this month as Hurricane Katrina kept record-high energy costs soaring, a survey showed ... Read more
Construction Costs Headed Upward
Sept. 15, 2005 --Prices of construction materials and components remained stable in August, but economists and builders fear that Hurrican... Read more
Service Sector Growing, Poll Shows
September 7, 2005 --Service sector gains in production, new orders and employment continued in the weeks before Hurricane Katrina despite ... Read more
Katrina Strains Businesses Outside Its Path
September 2, 2005 --Montgomery, Alabama's 6,000 hotel rooms have been full since Sunday, but evacuees fleeing Katrina's destruction contin... Read more
CEOs Bullish Despite Katrina
Sept. 23, 2005 --Even as much of the Gulf Coast lay wrecked by Hurricane Katrina, America's business leaders sounded an optimistic outlook... Read more
Businesses Prepare for Another Big Storm
September 20, 2005 --Even before Florida Governor Jeb Bush declared a state of emergency, Desmond Falla had already made the decision to s... Read more
Factory Orders, Construction Spending Up in August
Oct. 4, 2005 --Increased demand for a variety of goods in August, along with a renewed boom in housing and record-high construction spendi... Read more
Leading Indicators Fall in September
Oct. 20, 2005 --With a pair of Gulf Coast storms driving energy costs up and consumer confidence down, the index of leading economic indic... Read more
Jobs Down Less Than Expected After Storms
Oct. 7, 2005 --Fewer jobs were lost last month than expected in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, though unemployment reached its highes... Read more
Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Brick by Brick
Dec. 2, 2005 --A new federal job re-training program is offering Gulf Coast hurricane victims a chance to help rebuild their shattered com... Read more
Hurricane Katrina, Disaster/Emergency Response Article - Inc. Article
Recovery from a disaster involves a thorough understanding of the circumstances -- and help. To that end, Inc.com has assembled news stories and commentary o... Read more
Power Down
Reports that the entire city of New Orleans is without power and sewage treatment is just the beginning of what this city and surrounding areas will face ... Read more
Disaster Recovery Stories
Many Inc . readers are among those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Some have been directly hit in their home-base of New Orleans, while others are be... Read more
Katrina v. 9/11
As any New Orleans business owner can tell you, Hurricane Katrina is much worse than 9/11. But how so? Today, Daniel Goss writes on Slate.com that Katrina... Read more
IRS Announces Standard Mileage Rates
The optional standard rates used to calculate the deductible costs of driving a vehicle for business will drop to 44.5 cents per mile in 2006, after havin... Read more
Did Hurricane Katrina Impact Your Business?
Inc.com wants to connect you with companies on the Inc. 500 list that can provide guidance as you recover from the 2005 hurricane season. If your business... Read more
Consumer Confidence Plummets
Weaker business and labor market conditions in August drove down consumer confidence by the sharpest decline since Hurricane Katrina, the Conferen... Read more
Hiring Down at Small Businesses
Oct. 4, 2005 --After six months of solid job growth, hiring by small businesses dropped off in September in the wake of Katrina and Rita, ... Read more
Small Firms Miss Out on Gulf Coast Contracts
Two years after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, federal agencies continue to award rebuilding contracts meant for local small businesses to large... Read more
The Strangest Billion Dollar Company in the World
The strangest billion dollar company in the world. This month's Wired magazine includes a long meditation on the Read more
Business Donations for Hurricane Relief Reach $1 Billion
Oct. 27, 2005 --An unprecedented level of contributions by American companies, from small businesses and big businesses alike, have been a... Read more
SBA Administrator Defends Hurricane Aid
Nov. 11, 2005 --Critics of the federal aid being given to small businesses along the Gulf Coast are simply expecting too much too soon, U.... Read more
Employment Flat in August
Sept. 2, 2005 --Few jobs were gained and lost in the general economy in August, but many small businesses were definitely hiring. ... Read more
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