New Orlean's Upper 9th Ward was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina two years ago and rebuilding has been slow. Hoping to spur the area's renaissance, The Idea Village, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) and Regions Bank along with support from Mercy Corps and Tulane University have announced the creation of The Idea Village @ N. Galvez Business Innovation Center.
The center is expected to open early 2008 and will provide access to retail space, technology, technical assistance, financial services, and other essential resources necessary to economic recovery and development. It is hoped the center will be "a catalyst for a robust commercial corridor that will fuel private investment throughout the neighborhood, giving residents a sense of confidence, ownership, and participation in their community."
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