Profit, Building: ATC

Profit, Building: CERM

Website: www.actionet.com

Summary: 
ActioNet, Inc has been a proud partner of the UNO Foundation and Research Park since 2007. We are an agile, woman-owned business with more than 22 years of experience providing world-class information technology (IT) solutions and support to the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal civilian agencies. As an IT integrator, ActioNet brings together the right resources including subject matter expertise, mature processes and technology components and weaves them into cohesive, scalable solutions. We view and embrace our Customers’ Missions as our own and provide value through collaborative, cohesive solutions integration.

Connection with UNO:
As a partner of the UNO Foundation and Research Park since 2007, ActioNet takes pride in our relationship with UNO and has successfully hired dozens of UNO graduates over the years. UNO alumni have played an integral role in our company’s success to include our Director of New Orleans’ Operations, Mr Kenny Hartdegen – an alumni of UNO’s College Of Business and Masters of Business Administration program. Mr Hartdegen frequently engages with UNO regarding career opportunities with ActioNet and looks forward to growing our IT workforce with local graduates and professionals.

Profit, Building: CERM

Website: www.advano.io

Profit, Building: CERM

Non-profit, Building: ATC

Website: www.AnswerALS.org

Summary:

Answer ALS is the single largest and most comprehensive ALS research project in history, producing more ALS data than has ever been amassed, while openly sharing with the global research community. We are using that data to investigate the unique pathways of each variation of ALS and begin to develop the right treatments or cure. We believe that only a large-scale concerted and coordinated effort will make the difference in finding the answers to ALS. Answer ALS is an unprecedented approach to understanding and defeating the disease.

Connection with UNO:
New to UNO, Answer ALS is beginning to engage with UNO on several levels. One direction is with UNO’s Data Analytics program to help us best explore the massive trove of data collected on the disease and those living with it. Additionally, we are looking forward engaging with the Computer Science program to help us expand medical home monitoring through assistive device and mobile applications.

Profit, Building: CERM

Website: www.bdpcllc.com 

Summary:
BDPC, LLC is a professional firm focused on the identification and development of community issues to support political and public campaign initiatives. Detailed surveys are used to document public sentiment and formulate strategies to achieve the desired outcome. Campaign strategies are implemented using the best data and technological resources available to optimize the opportunity for success.

Government, Building: ITC1

Website: www.nola.gov/nopd…

Summary: 
The Crime Lab & Evidence Division is responsible for the collection, processing, testing, storage, and disposition of all evidence and property received by the New Orleans Police Department. The Division is divided up into two sections, the Scientific Criminal Investigations Section, and Central Evidence and Property Section (CE&P).

Profit, Building: CERM

Website: www.coastalenv.com

Summary:
Coastal Environments, Inc. (CEI) is a Baton Rouge-based small business that has provided applied science, cultural resource management (CRM), and planning services since 1967. The New Orleans branch office specializes in geographic information systems (GIS), near-surface geophysics, airborne remote sensing, marine survey, and all phases of CRM archaeology, as described in the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), and other regulations. The facility maintains a variety of geospatial hardware, specialized software, analytical equipment, and an extensive library. Our clients include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Louisiana DOTD, the Texas DOT, the Mississippi DOT, the Texas Historical Commission, city / parish governments, private firms, and non-profit organizations.

Connection with UNO:
CEI has worked with the University of New Orleans (UNO) Anthropology Department. Our activities have included GPR survey at the Passebon Cottage site (Orleans Parish), which was the focus of an UNO field school. CEI has also provided training of an UNO graduate student on CEI GPS equipment related to the survey of Holt Cemetery (Orleans Parish) as part of MA thesis work. CEI has employed an UNO student.

Government, Building: CERM

Website: www.coastal.la.gov

Summary: The CPRA is established as the single state entity with authority to articulate a clear statement of priorities and to focus development and implementation efforts to achieve comprehensive coastal protection for Louisiana.
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s mandate is to develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive coastal protection and restoration Master Plan.
For the first time in Louisiana’s history, this single state authority is integrating coastal restoration and hurricane protection by marshaling the expertise and resources of the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation and Development and other state agencies, to speak with one clear voice for the future of Louisiana’s coast.
Working with federal, state and local political subdivisions, including levee districts, the CPRA is working to establish a safe and sustainable coast that will protect our communities, the nation’s critical energy infrastructure and our bountiful natural resources for generations to come.

Profit, Building: CERM

Website: www.ctnola.com

Summary:
Business and People around the world depend on Computer Troubleshooters. We’re the “computer experts”…the people to call when your computer breaks down, when your machine or software needs to be upgraded, when viruses attack, and even when you’re about to throw your computer out the window. Call Computer Troubleshooters – New Orleans for the service and peace of mind your deserve! CTnola is your local Computer Troubleshooters for the New Orleans area since2007.

CTnola offers solutions for all your business technology needs, including: Backup and Disaster Recovery, Network Design, Setup, and Troubleshooting, Server Sales, Setup, Maintenance and Upgrades, PC Sales, Setup, Maintenance and Upgrades, Fonality Phone Systems, Data Recovery, Virus Protection and Removal, Email and MS Exchange Setup and/or Hosting, Website Creation and Hosting, Managed Services – B.E.S.T.

Connection with UNO:
Proud graduates of the University of New Orleans!

Profit, Building: ITC1

Website: www.eurofinsus.com

Summary:
Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratories has supported organizations for over 48 years on a local, national, and global basis to assist with their food safety and analytical testing needs. Eurofins Central Analytical has the experience, equipment resources and trained staff to provide the highest quality analytical and technical support. Our Chemists are experienced in solving real life problems.

Our teams have supported important food safety projects such as testing of coastal seafood during the Deepwater Horizon Oil spill, testing of imported seafood for illegal antibiotics residues, testing of melamine residues in petfood, testing of inorganic arsenic in baby foods and food ingredients, testing for trace levels of radioactivity in food products.

Connection with UNO:
Eurofins CAL is a core and primary strategic partner with the University in the mutual interest to: 1) Provide a unique bioanalytical research and technical testing service to support global customers in the food, pharma, agricultural and dietary supplement markets. Eurofins’ global customer base is wide and includes governmental agencies, large food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers, 2) Bring special bioanalytical research projects from these companies to the University. The university instrument capabilities, faculty resources, student labor, and Eurofins participation would significantly enlarge our respective individual resources, 3) Allow donations of Eurofins instrumentation to university researchers, and extend our experience in environmental and food analysis to university researchers, 4) Provide teaching resources to the university from our experienced scientists in the form of seminars and possibly adjuncts, 5)Hire undergraduates, undergraduate interns, graduates, and graduate student interns. Nearly 50%of our current laboratory staff are UNO Graduates.

Profit, Building:  ATC

Website: www.hntb.com 

Summary: 
For more than a century, HNTB has helped create infrastructure that best meets the unique demands of our environment. With client relationships spanning decades, we understand infrastructure life cycles and have the perspective to solve technical challenges with clarity and imagination. We see and help address far-reaching issues of financing, legislation, design, construction, community outreach and ongoing operations. As employee owners committed to the highest levels of performance, we enable clients to achieve their visions and goals. HNTB is a privately held, employee-owned firm, with more than 5,000 employees in 70 locations nationwide. HNTB has built a solid reputation as a trusted consultant to public agencies and contractors. HNTB is the nation’s No. 1 consultant to departments of transportation and toll authorities. HNTB is consistently ranked among the top design firms by Engineering News-Record.

Connection with UNO:
HNTB is proud to be located in the University of New Orleans Research and Technology Park having the opportunity to engage the University’s students, faculty and resources. HNTB has worked with the university in many ways. We have completed a soils strength study in conjunction with the UNO Engineering School studying how soils react to further compression when loaded by future levee lifts. We have engaged the UNO Transportation Institute when counting pedestrian and bicycle usage for the City of New Orleans. We have employed 3 UNO students as interns over the past 5 years, of which 2 have been hired as full-time civil engineers. At present, we employ 6 full-time UNO civil engineers in the New Orleans office and 1 UNO alum in our Baton Rouge office. Of the 3 engineering departments in the Gulf Coast District, 2 are led by UNO graduates.

Non-profit, Building: ATC

Website: www.iwesnola.org

Summary:
Founded in 1993, the Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies (IWES) is a national non-profit health organization domiciled in New Orleans. Many people of color and their families in the Greater New Orleans area do not have access to programs that address their full mental, emotional and physical health. This prevents people in our city from living fully healthy lives and weakens our communities. Because of this, IWES works with communities, schools, individuals and organizations to provide tailored health and wellness services that address this lack of health options and access. We combine advocacy, health education, research and direct services to improve wellness in local communities. Ultimately, when New Orleans is a city that puts health first, our people live happier, more resilient lives and our communities will be stronger!

Connection with UNO:
IWES has several connections to UNO. WE have relationships with the Career Development Office and often provide open positions within our organization. Currently, we have 4 staff persons who have graduated from UNO. We are always interested in forming partnerships and collaborations to better serve the people of New Orleans.

Profit, Building: CERM

Website: www.intertek.com

Summary:
Intertek’s agricultural testing and inspection lab in New Orleans, LA supports agricultural and food customers, as well as regulatory agencies around the world, operating at every stage in the product journey. The lab, located near the Mississippi River, is essential to trade ports and every major port in the U.S. and convenient for the handling, docking, storage, testing, inspection, and transfer of cargo.

Profit, Building: ITC1

Website: www.rmgcal.com

Summary:
The Russell Marine Group is fully accredited and provides a comprehensive array of portside qualitative and quantitative assurance services to the international shipping and bulk cargo industries including Vessel and Cargo Supervision, Freight Booking / Forwarding, Analytical Testing, GMO Testing, IP Handling, Logistical Coordination, Consulting Services, Sampling Programs, Condition Surveys, Cleanliness Inspections, Draft Surveys and Representation for Grains, Feedstuffs, Rice, Fats and Vegetable Oils. RMG’s Mission is to take a proactive role on our client’s behalf to minimize their risk and provide an efficient execution of their shipments.

Connection with UNO:
We currently have 8 employees who’ve attended or graduated from UNO dating from 1977 to 2020. We do not currently engage any UNO interns however we do need to explore this for the upcoming Spring and Summer months.

Government, Building: CERM

Profit, Building: ITC1

Website: www.latg.com

Summary: 
LATG is an Information Technology company that provides advanced solutions and products to a diverse spectrum of government and commercial clients. Incorporated in 1999, LATG is a women-owned, small business with a commitment to providing its clients the technical expertise necessary to compete and win in today’s marketplace. Our capabilities cover Cyber Security, Data center Modernization and Optimization, Cloud Migrations, and Thin Client implementation among others. Our products include, HPE, DELL/EMC, Lenovo, Nutanix, Fortinet, Vmware and Microsoft

Connection with UNO:
LATG has a close relationship with UNO computer science department. All newly open positions are first advertised using our UNO channels to give UNO students and graduates first look. We have interviewed and hired many UNO affiliates throughout the years. Currently our Director of Government Services, Sales Manager, Marketing lead, and many systems engineers were UNO graduates.  LATG technical management provided volunteer mentoring for UNO’s 3-Day Start-Up program.  We also consult with UNO Computer Science department on academics and course development to help position graduates for optimal career success in the IT industry.

Government, Building: CERM

Website: www.wlf.louisiana.gov

Summary:
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. Our mission is to manage, conserve, and promote wise utilization of Louisiana’s renewable fish and wildlife resources and their supporting habitats through replenishment, protection, enhancement, research, development, and education for the social and economic benefit of current and future generations. We also provide opportunities for and encourage the use and enjoyment of these resources in a safe and healthy environment both on land and on water.

Connection with UNO:
Our marine fisheries division regularly hires student interns and some become permanent hires for our agency.

Profit, Building: ATC

Non-profit, Building: CERM

Government, Building: ITC2&3

Website: www.navy.mil

Summary: 
NIWC Atlantic is a Department of the Navy organization that meets our nation’s demands for uninterrupted vigilance, fail-safe cybersecurity, adaptive response and engineering excellence by delivering secure, integrated and innovative solutions to many naval, joint and national agencies.

Non-profit Building: ITC1

Website: www.smokingcessationtrust.org

Summary:
In 2011, a class action lawsuit judgement ordered certain tobacco companies to fund a 10-year smoking cessation program to benefit more than 200,000 Louisiana smokers who are members of the plaintiff class (the Scott Class). The funds from this court order were used to create the Smoking Cessation Trust (SCT).

Connection with UNO:
Smoking Cessation Trust in 2015 entered into a (LOA) agreement with UNO to do a collaborative Internship program with Senior’s in the UNO “Human Performance and Health Promotion Practicum.” SCTMS has completed two separate internships for 2015 & 2016. Several benefits for the intended Interns was to provide new and fresh insight, serve as a mentor, involve them in the community and business world so they can interact with agencies in the community, and involve them in real planning and business strategy sessions. The overall purpose and goal of the internship was to involve and expose these Senior’s (Interns) in the health services delivery aspect of our Smoking Cessation program and our relationship with Hospital, Physicians, and Health System around Louisiana. Another goal of the internship was to assist the Interns with Human performance / Human promotion while helping develop the students educational objective in coordination with the human performance and health promotion program. Since SCTMS leverages technology to conduct its business operations across a state wide initiative, another core focus of the program was to expose and educate interns on how technology and smart systems can be utilized to stream line process and improve user experiences while reducing a paper the foot print, manual re-work, and delayed and inconsistent response which can be found when process really on the human factor.

Non-profit, Building: ATC

Website: www.teamgleason.org

Summary:
The Team Gleason Foundation was founded by former New Orleans Saints player, Steve Gleason, after his ALS diagnosis in 2011. Since Team Gleason’s inception, the organization has made a significant impact on the lives of people living with ALS in all 50 states. Steve and Team Gleason continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in living with ALS. Whether it be partnering with the world’s largest tech companies, challenging legislation, innovating technology, or creating life-changing experiences, the group strives to find solutions where others see only problems.

Connection with UNO:
Team Gleason currently employs three UNO graduates which include their Executive Director. The Foundation also partners with UNO’s College of Business Administration and with the Film and Theater Program to provide internship opportunities for undergrad and graduate students.

Profit, Building: ATC

Website: www.TAIEngineers.com

Summary:
Technology Associates, Inc. (TAI) is a total Maritime Solutions Firm with a portfolio of more than 1000 marine vessel designs and a diverse, innovative engineering staff. TAI’s mission statement is to provide enhanced value for commercial and government clients across the globe. TAI’s strong experience in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ship Construction, and Project Management has created a versatile and flexible TAI team that excels at creatively solving design challenges on a wide range of marine vessels and project types.

Connection with UNO:
TAI leverages its New Orleans location in the UNO Technology Park to find the best and brightest engineering graduates to join the TAI Team as our firm grows. TAI keeps a few UNO engineering interns on staff throughout the year, and many past interns have been hired as full-time engineers at TAI.

Non-profit, Building ATC

Website: www.thewaterinstitute.org

Summary:
The Water Institute of the Gulf, based in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, is a not-for-profit, independent applied research and technical services institution with a mission to help coastal and deltaic communities thoughtfully prepare for an uncertain future. Through an integrated and interdisciplinary approach, our work helps create more resilient communities, thriving economies, and healthy environment.
Founded in 2012, by state, local, and coastal leaders, the Institute’s mission is to connect the vast knowledge about coastal, river, and delta systems researchers have accumulated over the decades and apply it to coastal challenges in Louisiana and beyond. The Institute links academic, public, private sector, and nonprofit scientific research and conducts applied research to inform and improve decision making.
In 2020, Louisiana’s Governor named the Institute as the state’s Coastal Innovation and Collaboration Hub with the purpose of gathering the expertise that is currently disbursed across government, universities, nonprofits, communities, and private firms into a single focal point for collaboration. In addition, this hub housed at the Institute will be the home of a model repository to provide access to researchers and technical experts to models and databases for better collaborative research.
The Institute’s coastal ecology, human dimensions, applied geosciences, and coastal and deltaic systems modeling team members work hand in hand on projects to provide a holistic, integrated and nuanced approach to complex challenges.

Connection with UNO:
The Water Institute of the Gulf, The University of New Orleans and the Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences at UNO collaborate on research projects and in the pursuit of new research initiatives. Six of the Institute’s technical team members are UNO graduates with five of those team members currently serving as adjunct facility at UNO. Two additional technical team members are pursuing advanced degrees at UNO and the Institute regularly works with UNO interns and graduate students on a variety of work. In addition to the sharing of students and research, the Institute and UNO share many resources such as field and laboratory equipment to make that work possible.

Government, Building: ATC

Profit, Building: CERM

Website: https://unocity.us

Summary:

Learning | Analytics | Automation

Unocity provides consulting in the fields of machine learning, data analytics, predictive analytics, power systems, and general electrical engineering.

We rely heavily on automation to solve problems. Often organizations will have data neatly bundled together, but the bundles are scattered across different areas based on the data’s usage in the organization. We customize software that bridges gaps, and because we have expertise in engineering, we can create new applications that open novel possibilities in your organization.

Additionally, we provide training. We have a long history of consulting, performing research, and teaching. We can create a curriculum designed for any skill level between high school and doctoral.

Connection with UNO:
All of the founding members are PhDs who either graduated from or are professors at UNO. Our employees and interns have been UNO students. We collaborate regularly with the College of Engineering, and we sponsor students in Electrical Engineering’s senior design courses.

Profit, Building: CERM

Website: viragecommunityservices.webstarts.com

Summary:
Virage Community Services is a social services agency which provides vocational rehabilitation services. In addition our company conducts site inspections in the industries of public assistance, as well as all areas of commercial & residential construction/sites, and yearly insurance compliance. Vocational rehabilitation and helping others is our passion. Standing on the foundation of providing positive outcomes, and uplifting as a whole. Our program assists participants in finding long term employment in their communities. Gaining life skills that will enhance their quality of life, and training in many areas dealing with employment readiness. Offering prosperity not only to those we assist but their cities. The extension of our business is providing site inspections which analyze, survey, and provide skillful reports of many different structures.

Connection with UNO:
Virage Community Services works in conjunction with the University of New Orleans Training, Resource, and Assistive-Technology Center (TRAC) program. Often attending their trainings and utilizing the resources, services, and meeting rooms offered there. In addition Rose Angelocci, UNO TRAC’s Rehabilitation Training Specialist, and Neisha Jackson, Virage Community Services Administrator/ Employment Specialist both serve on the Louisiana APSE (Association of People Supporting Employment) board. Virage is always looking for interns on campus, so please email or call if interested.

Profit, Building: ITC4

Website: www.hancockwhitney.com

Summary:
Guided by a promise to help our clients and communities grow and thrive, the Hancock Whitney visionary founders understood the need for a strong community partner. A partner that could provide resources through people, money, expertise and banking relationships to make our cities and towns better. Hancock Whitney’s commitment to engage with our communities and measure success not only on balance sheets, but in the vibrancy of our neighborhoods, is why we are still standing strong and stable today.

Connection with UNO:
Hancock Whitney has a strong partnership with UNO through campus recruiting, career fairs, in-class presentations to share internship opportunities, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. In addition, a number of senior executives at Hancock Whitney are proud graduates of UNO while many current associates are pursuing graduate degrees at the school.

Profit, Building: CERM

Website: www.IDScan.net

Summary:
Based in New Orleans, IDScan.net is a leading developer of identity verification and information-gathering technologies. With a mission of creating a safer and smarter world, the company has enhanced environments and experiences for more than 6,500 clients including IBM, Shell, AMC Theaters, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Dave & Busters, and many more of the world’s most trusted brands. Since 2003, the company’s international team of industry specialists has pioneered technology that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of leaders across all industries — from gaming and hospitality to retail, finance, and education — developing more than 300 custom applications and the industry’s leading and most up-to-date library of global ID formats. The company’s technology has been approved by the TSA.

Connection with UNO:
The founders of our company, Denis Petrov (CEO) and Andrey Standovnov (CTO) both received their master’s degrees from UNO. Additionally, 6 other current employees have attended UNO.