NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Business Alliance announced that Quentin L. Messer, Jr., the organization’s president and CEO, was named to the highly prestigious EBONY Power 100 list for 2018.
“I’m most appreciative of Ebony for recognizing that when we successfully engage all citizens in growing the economy, we can achieve enhanced economic security and wealth creation for all. New Orleans is at the forefront of a growing national vanguard of cities that understands inclusive economic development, thus making the economy work for everyone, increases the bottom-line for everyone,” said Quentin L. Messer, Jr., President and CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance. “I’m humbled to be included in this group, however, the real recognition is for our entire team and the New Orleans political and business leadership that is transforming our city for the better.”
In naming Messer to the list in the Power Players category, Ebony recognized the New Orleans Business Alliance as “a national model for inclusive economic development, since 2015.”
“When we engaged in a national search to find the right person to lead the New Orleans economic development efforts, Quentin was here all along, already working in Louisiana. With our partners at the City of New Orleans, the Business Alliance team is taking the right steps to enhance economic security for our colleagues, friends and neighbors,” said Henry L. Coaxum, Jr., Chairman of the New Orleans Business Alliance Board.
Ebony’s press release recognized that the past year was an epic period of accomplishment and triumph for the African-American community. Black Panther became a cultural phenomenon that swept the globe, becoming the biggest- grossing movie directed by a Black filmmaker; social activist Tarana Burke continued to represent the #MeToo movement as a global icon for victims of sexual harassment throughout the world; and several African-American lawmakers across the country made history, among them London Breed, the first Black female LGBT mayor.
“We are delighted to announce this year’s coveted EBONY Power 100 List of exemplary honorees,” says EBONY Media Operations CEO Michael Gibson. “Each year, we select the most outstanding individuals and prolific leaders who represent today’s African-American community and excellence in their respective fields. Over the past year we have witnessed pioneers from Hollywood, professional athletes from numerous sports, politicians and lawmakers throughout the country, business leaders from close-knit neighborhoods and heroic community activists all emerge as trailblazers and firebrands, each of whom who has made a significant impact on a national or international scale. In 2020, we will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of EBONY magazine, and we look forward to this year’s pre-cursor of what will be a momentous occasion. I would like to congratulate all our 2018 Power 100 honorees.”
The 2018 EBONY Power 100 List recognizes the most influential and inspiring from the African-American community in the following eight categories: “Community Crusaders,” “Disruptors,” “Entertainment & Arts,” “Entrepreneurs,” “Innovators,” “MVPs,” “Power Players” and the coveted “Women Up.
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