New Orleans Hornets and Saints Annoucement
New Orleans
Chris Paul and Rita Benson LeBlanc Lead Charge for Regional Effort
to Teach Kids Entrepreneurial Skills
Georges Enterprises and Raising Cane’s are program’s presenting sponsors
New Orleans
WHAT: Announcement of major youth initiative in South Louisiana, New Orleans
WHO: New Orleans Hornets All-Star Point Guard Chris Paul Saints Owner/Executive Vice President Rita Benson LeBlanc
Todd Graves, Founder and CEO, Raising Cane’s
John Georges, CEO, Georges Enterprises
WHEN: Wednesday, February 23
12:00PM
WHERE: Louisiana Children’s Museum
420 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
WHY: The announcement is part of a nationwide initiative to teach youth the skills they need to be successful in life. The program is the perfect opportunity for acommunity to show kids they care while training the next generation of entrepreneurs through a free, fun, engaging and empowering activity.
Come have fun in New Orleans
New Orleans
NBA Purchases The New Orleans Hornets
New Orleans Hornets
It was reported on Monday that current New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn has agreed to sell the team to the NBA for an undisclosed amount. Jac Sperling, a New Orleans born attorney, is handling the deal which should be completed within days.
NBA Purchases The New Orleans Hornets
Sources say that the NBA plans to keep the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans Louisiana. The NBA is seeking local buyers and may enter into talks with minority owner Gary Chouest to see if a deal could be reached. Chouest had been in talks with George Shinn to purchase the team but a deal could not be reached.
