News: Delgado & SUNO Announce Partnership to Prepare Cybersecurity Professionals

(New Orleans, LA) – Delgado Community College Chancellor Larrisa Littleton-Steib, Ph.D., and Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) Chancellor James H. Ammons, Jr., Ph.D., have formalized an articulation agreement for the Cybersecurity Degree Pathway, which is designed to train future cybersecurity practitioners for workforce demands in the field of information technology. Through the articulation agreement,…

News: UREC Announces Completion of $2M Satinwood Grove Neighborhood in North Baton Rouge

Development Highlights Impact of Strategic Community Development Investments (Baton Rouge) – Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) announces the completion of the Satinwood Grove neighborhood in North Baton Rouge. Establishment of the multi-residence project delivers on UREC’s promise to transform and restore vacant land in North Baton Rouge into sustainable and affordable neighborhoods. Situated in the…

Client News: UREC, Local Banks to Offer Lock & Key Homebuyers Club

Free Membership Program Offers In-Depth Homebuyer Education & Resources (Baton Rouge) –  Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) is launching an all-new Lock & Key Homebuyers Club to provide in-depth homebuyer education, counseling, and support to families who desire homeownership yet may have faced prior challenges in their efforts to realize that goal. UREC will offer four Lock…

Client News: Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes Accepts Historic Appointment as the First African American Female Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic ConferenceClient News:

Barnes  will transition from the Athletic Director role at Dillard University after 16 years of transformative leadership (Louisiana) – Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes has been appointed commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC)—making history as the first Black woman appointed to this position. Founded in 1981, the GCAC is a conference that competes in the National…

Client News: So You Want A Career in Athletics Featured in 4-Part Series Highlighting Women, Girls in Sports

NVisions Communications & Consulting had the pleasure of providing media relations representation for the 2021 So You Want a Career in Athletics™ Sports Leadership Academy, which provided educational and mentoring opportunities to young girls interested in sports. The event convened women leaders in the NBA, NFL, WNBA, college sports, and sports medicine to empower and…

Becoming a Trustworthy Brand

Let’s be candid. There are countless businesses, leaders, and organizations that operate with the highest level of integrity, and their clients, customers, and constituents are the beneficiaries as a result. On the flip side, there are some industries and professions that are stigmatized for being dishonest, shady, scrupulous, you get the picture. Brand reputation is…

Repositioning During Crisis

Without question, the COVID-19 outbreak has pressed pause on business as usual throughout the world. No one knows what tomorrow holds, and we hope and pray that our leaders, first responders, businesses and communities will continue to exercise the wisdom and compassion needed to transgress these uncharted waters. Many are using this moment in history…

Relationships are Key in PR, Marketing & Communications

Ask around in any industry, and most professionals will affirm that relationships are key to success. This is especially true when enhancing your public relations, marketing or strategic communications strategy. In today’s world, PR is integrated, which creates countless opportunities to cultivate important relationships, both internally and externally. Below are four relationship categories that, if…

Is Your Social Media Footprint Helping or Hindering?

The first impression can very well be the last impression—especially when seeking to grow, transition or develop a corporate or personal brand via social media. Therefore, it’s critically important for entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals to understand that one’s social media footprint (personal and professional) can help or hinder the traction sought with new clients, investors…

Does Your Brand Identity Need a Facelift?

It happens all the time. A company invests in a new logo, sporting teams upgrade the look of mascots, and major fast food chains overhaul the exterior and interior of their storefronts to make them more modern and welcoming.  The practice of changing elements that communicate a brand’s identity is commonplace, and it’s no secret…

Samantha Bush Real Estate Services Opens New Office in Historic Gretna Community

NVisions Communications & Consulting was pleased to coordinate the grand opening ceremony for Samantha Bush Real Estate Service’s new office located at 731 Lafayette Street in Gretna, La.  The milestone occasion was celebrated with a grand opening/ribbon cutting and facility tours on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. During the event, Gretna Mayor Belinda Constant welcomed the Bush…

UREC Appoints Carl Dillon Jr. President & CEO

(Baton Rouge) – Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) esteems excellence in leadership as a key component of our mission, a significant contributor to our accomplishments in community development, and an indicator of future success. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment and promotion of Carl Dillon Jr. as UREC’s President &…

Couture Bridal Collective Brings High-End Designs & Diversity to Louisiana & U.S. Bridal Market

Photo Courtesy Pantora Bridal Couture Bridal Collective Introduces High-End Design and Ethnic Diversity in Louisiana & U.S. Bridal Market (Louisiana, U.S.A.) –  Couture Bridal Collective, an upscale bridal boutique, is bringing high-end and elegant wedding gown options, ethnic diversity and dynamic leadership to the bridal gown industry in Louisiana and throughout the U.S. The boutique, which…

La. Based Social Network Expects $26 Billion Back to Urban Communities

(Louisiana, U.S.A.)— Building Economic Advancement Network (BEAN) is aligning strategic investments, incentivized business transactions and cutting-edge technology to increase economic power in urban communities. Headquartered in Louisiana, BEAN is a rising social and economic network, which was founded by real estate investor, DIY Network television personality, and entrepreneur, Darren Walker, 33 of Belle Chasse, Louisiana.…

National Caregiver Expert Nadine Roberts Cornish in New Orleans During National Family Caregivers Month

(New Orleans, LA) – New Orleans native, caregiver consultant and author Nadine Roberts Cornish will visit her hometown of New Orleans to raise awareness about the important role of caregiving during National Family Caregivers Month, November 2017. While in New Orleans, Roberts Cornish will serve as the keynote speaker during Care, Cuisine and Conversations, presented…

NVisions CEO Nayita Wilson to Release New Book: “PR That PRopels”

Book Delivers Winning Strategies & Solutions for Leaders, Entrepreneurs & Nonprofits   (New Orleans, LA) – Public  Relations strategist & entrepreneur Nayita Wilson will release her new book “PR That PRopels: A Proactive Guide to Building Winning Public Relations Strategies,” Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Propeller, 4035 Washington Avenue in New Orleans from 5:30PM to 7:30PM.  “PR…

NVisions CEO Nayita Wilson Featured in Book More Brides Article

(Louisiana) – Nayita Wilson, Public Relations Strategist & CEO of NVisions Communications & Consulting, was recently featured in a Book More Brides article entitled “8 Expert Tips for Advertising Your Wedding Business.”  In the article, Wilson recommended that small businesses partner to leverage services and visibility, while minimizing cost. Visit here to read the full article. To…