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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 [email protected], and enrollment information will be announced in traditional and social media. 2024 Board of Directors Named
Kevin Kellup was re-elected as President of Old Algiers Main Street Corporation for 2024, while Erik Paskewich was named Vice President. Karri Maggio and Eurydice Bush Harrison retained their positions as Treasurer and Secretary, respectively. Stephen Mosgrove was elected as a new at-large board member. Re-elected to the board were Cynthia Bryan, Lore’ Coleman, Kelsey Foster, Jason Hill, Leann Logdson, Kimberly Novod, Sunni Patterson and Greg Ravy. Valerie Robinson is the executive director of the organization. |
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