LSU New Orleans Institute for Economic Development & Real Estate Research

09/01/2026

Yesterday, the Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research at LSU New Orleans hosted a Regional Ports Roundtable with leaders from the Port of Los Angeles, Port NOLA, the Port of South Louisiana, and Louisiana Gateway Port.

Thank you to our panelists and everyone who joined us for a timely conversation on trade, infrastructure, and Louisiana’s economic future.

We look forward to continuing to convene conversations that connect research, industry, and public policy around the major economic issues shaping our region.

08/31/2026

Happening today, August 31st, Regional Ports Roundtable

A Regional Ports Roundtable will be held on Monday, August 31st at the Homer L. Hitt Alumni & Visitors Center on the LSU New Orleans Campus from 3:30 - 4:45PM, featuring Alumni Board Member, Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles.
The event is free and open to the public, hosted by the Institute for Economic Development & Real Estate Research.
You may reserve a seat by clicking
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-ports-roundtable-tickets-1998374396615?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/25/2026

A Regional Ports Roundtable will be held on Monday, August 31st at the Homer L. Hitt Alumni & Visitors Center on the LSU New Orleans Campus from 3:30 - 4:45PM, featuring Alumni Board Member, Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles.
The event is free and open to the public, hosted by the Institute for Economic Development & Real Estate Research.
You may reserve a seat by clicking
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-ports-roundtable-tickets-1998374396615?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/30/2026

2027 Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminar Dates

06/23/2026

Thanks to Mitchell Ledet at Mosaic Property Valuations, one of our Institute Partners, for the recap of the Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast for the Northshore.

Mosaic Property Valuations was proud sponsor and attend the Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Northshore of 2026.

06/23/2026

Thanks to Mitchell Ledet at Mosaic Property Valuations, one of our Institute Partners, for the recap of the Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast for the New Orleans Metro.

Mosaic Property Valuations was proud sponsor and attend the Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Southshore of 2026.

04/22/2026

https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/northshore-uno-economics-event/article_ff220895-0bd5-4e86-9421-f36c61177f4c.html

Northshore officials highlighted challenges and opportunities from growth they are facing at an event held by the University of New Orleans in Covington.

04/20/2026

Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast tomorrow (April 21st) at The River Mill Center . Seminar begins at 9:00AM. Registration is available at the door beginning at 8:00AM.
Visit the Institute website to download the registration form ahead of time and for map/directions to The River Mill Center . www.realestate.uno.edu

04/16/2026

OnLine Registration Ends at 11:00PM tonight!
Seminar is approved for 4 hours of CE Credit from the LA Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board.
$60.00 registration fee includes annual Real Estate Market Analysis for New Orleans & Northshore Region.
Visit www.realestate.uno.edu for registration & more information.
Link to EventBrite Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northshore-economic-outlook-real-estate-forecast-tickets-1979636494044?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/15/2026

Join us on April 21st for the Dr. Ivan Miestchovich Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast for the Northshore Region (St. Tammany, Tangipahoa & Washington Parishes) at The River Mill Center in Covington.
Visit www.realestate.uno.edu for registration information. Seminar Fee (non-refundable): $60.00 (Seminar fee includes digital copy of annual New Orleans & Northshore Regions Real Estate Market Analysis).
This annual event provides valuable insight into the economic outlook and real estate trends shaping the Northshore Region and offers an opportunity to explore market conditions, emerging opportunities, and connect with industry professionals from across the region.
Closing out the seminar will be a discussion on Real Estate Financing & Insurance. The panel moderated by Dr. Ali Bustamante include Dana Whitaker of OnPath Credit Union, Greg Brown of TWFG Insurance and Aaron Champagne of Newbanks, Inc.
The seminar has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit by the LA Real Estate Appraisers Board and the LA Real Estate Commission.
Graphic Credit: Mosaic Property Valuations an Institute sponsor.