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OAMSC Receives Funds for Signage and Improvements on Newton Street
(April 12, 2024) - One New Orleans community had a big pay day today when State Rep. Delisha Boyd delivered a check for $271,000 to the Old Algiers Main Street Corporation. The funds are being used to create wayfinding signage, repair sidewalks and beautify the historically commercial Newton Street Corridor. Rep. Boyd solicited the appropriation to fund the project. The draft design has been completed for the signage, and now the team will begin the review and permitting process by the City of New Orleans. The preliminary designs will be available for review on the website, www.oldalgiersmainstreet.org in coming days. District C Councilmember Freddie King looks on as State Rep., District 102, Delisha Boyd, delivers a check to OAMSC Board members Karri Maggio and Kelsey Foster.
OAMSC to Present Training for Film Production
3/2023 The Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED) announced a $275,000 grant to develop and implement a training program for those 18-40 years-old living in the 70114 zip code that will lead to jobs behind the scenes on film productions, specifically grip/electric and costuming. This pilot program under the #EquityRising banner, is a first for OAMSC, so we are starting small with only two types of training. There are many jobs in film productions; however, we wanted to start with some that could lead to entry-level employment. Qualifying students will receive a stipend while training, which will be provided by the International Association of Theater and Stage Employees (IATSE)., the film workers' union. The paid training will make those who complete the program eligible to join IATSE for additional job and training opportunities. The training site will be at L.B. Landry High School in Algiers. Information will be added to the website at info@algiersmainstreet.org, and enrollment information will be announced in traditional and social media. Old Algiers Main Street Elects 2023 Board
NEW ORLEANS -- Old Algiers Main Street Corporation, a 501c nonprofit neighborhood economic development and preservation organization, recently installed its 2023 officers and board. Kevin Kellup was elected board president. A native Algerine, Kellup is employed by the City of New Orleans and has been a member of the organization for five years. Other officers are Alan Delery, vice president; Karri Maggio, treasurer; and Eurydice Bush-Harrison, secretary. All officers serve one-year terms, with potential for re-election. At-large board members include Lore’ Coleman, Cynthia Bryan, Kelsey Foster Jason Hill, Leann Logdson, Kimberly Navad, Erik Paskewich, Sunni Patterson and Greg Ravy. They each serve a two-year term with potential for re-election. Former president Valerie Robinson has been employed as executive director for the organization. Old Algiers Main Street was founded in 1996 to create and implement equitable economic development opportunities in the community of historic Old Algiers (Algiers Point, McDonogh and Whitney neighborhoods.). For more information, email info@algiersmainstreet.org and follow on social media channels. |