Only a few weeks into 2023, the Convention Center’s SEB program has wasted no time partnering with small and emerging businesses in the New Orleans area. This year’s first “WIN” with NOENMCC event, which took place on January 15th, has already resulted in three awarded contracts!

We’ll always keep looking ahead, but it’s also important to reflect on the work we’ve done. From the inception of the SEB program, we stated that we would aim to award 30% of all projects to SEBs and DBEs. In 2021 and 2022, we fulfilled that promise — almost exactly 30% of the $21.9 million in contracts awarded by the Convention Center went to DBEs. I could not be more proud.

Here at the Convention Center, we appreciate the support you offer to the SEB program. Even the smallest gestures — phone calls, project proposals, and guidance — do not go unnoticed. We have achieved so much progress because of your valuable contributions.

Here’s to a year of continued connection and success!

Rocsean Spencer  Director, SEB Program