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2002
INTRODUCTION
NEW orleans
publishing
group
This spring marks CityBusiness’ inaugural Innovator of the
Year luncheon and awards ceremony. Its purpose is to honor
Louisiana companies and individuals that have demonstrated
innovation through products, services and research.
Although this is the first year for the statewide honor, we were
impressed with the outstanding nominations we received from
entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions,
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medical professionals and engineers, to name just a few.
Many nominations reflected the state’s world-famous
food and drink industry, including our Innovator of the Year,
New Orleans Coffee Co., a small, family-run business that is
revolutionizing the old-fashioned technique of cold-brewing
coffee and bringing it to an ever-expanding market.
We were also amazed by the high-tech developments happening
in Louisiana, from building guitars literally using rocket
science to devising new medications and technology for use
around the world.
Congratulations to all the outstanding innovators. The publication
you are holding in your hands serves as a lasting salute
to the businesses and individuals that exemplify the spirit of
innovation thriving in Louisiana.
We challenge our readers to start thinking about nominees
for next year’s innovators today.
congratulates
the
Innovator of
the Year
Honorees
of 2002
Innovator of the Year
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