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The past 45 years have seen plenty of setbacks as well as wins in the New Orleans region, and there are many people who have paved the way toward success. To mark CityBusiness’ 45th anniversary, we reached out to our readers for help naming those business leaders who have made the most meaningful impacts on the region’s economic development since 1980. Whether they are keeping our community...

David Carimi, owner of Carimi Construction, has been instrumental in rebuilding New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, with a special focus on historic preservation projects. From Preservation Hall to the Spanish Stables in the French Quarter, Carimi has contributed to the architectural revitalization of the city. His work demonstrates a commitment to precision and quality craftsmanship that...

For more than three decades, the Windsor Court Hotel has been an inviting place, offering luxury and refinement to visitors and locals alike. During the recent summer months, the popular Polo Club Lounge underwent a $300,000 restoration and expansion — adding approximately 930 square feet — that allows for additional seating and an expanded venue space for local musicians. READ MORE

Fat Boy’s Pizza, the Metairie-based restaurant that has been selling 30-inch pies since 2019, has moved into the French Quarter. The pizza joint did a 7-month renovation before opening in a historic townhouse next to Pat O’Brien’s. The building previously housed the Old Coffee Pot, which closed in 2019 after 125 years in business. The two-story structure now has a bar area downstairs and a...