How GNO, Inc. benefits your company...

1. Growing the Market

2. Improving Your Bottom Line

3. Enhancing Business Conditions

4. Early Information

5. Referrals

6. Providing a Forum

7. Access

8. Assistance

9. Employee Involvement

10. Community Support

by creating good jobs

by finding incentives

through policy advocacy

on the GNO, Inc. pipeline

from GNO, Inc. prospects

of top business leaders

to both state and federal officials

with business issues

on committees and issues

by supporting GNO, Inc.’s mission

Business Development helped secure 818 jobs. 437 were new, and 392 were retained. These jobs have a present value of over $25M.

RallyPointOrphmediaGraphiteSecond Line StudiosNims CenterSUSTA*AeroMexicoHorizon EntertainmentFederal CityN.O. Cold Storage*

Jobs (Secured/*Retained)

Product Development helped create a significantly improved business environment, with over a 75% success rate for passing critical legislation:

Exclusion of Capital Gains Tax (HB 106)Called “one of the most important pro-jobs bills enacted in 20 years,” eliminates personal tax on sale of privately-held LA businesses

Digital Media Tax Credit (SB 277)Provides a best-in-class 35% credit on local digital production; will catalyze a local “digital revolution”

International Trade Incentives (HB215)$5 per ton incentive on imports/exports, plus up to 100% refund on critical infrastructure investments

Energy Incentives (SB10)A suite of incentives to help all of Louisiana maximize its natural resources. LSU study indicated possibility of creating $25B in new revenue, and up to 9000 new jobs

Higher EducationGNO, Inc., in partnership with BRAC, led a coalition of business groups that helped mitigate the impact of budget cuts to higher education, and advocated for strategic reform

“IP” BuildingWith Idea Village, GNO, Inc. facilitated opening of new hub of creative and digi-tal media, the IP (Intellectual Property) Building. Has grown from four to 11 tenants; IP North in St. Tammany now underway AirportSecured the first international flight to MSY since Katrina. Helped create the Southeast Regional Airport Authority to improve MSY. Southeast Super Region CommitteeIn partnership with Baton Rouge Area Chamber, developed unprecedented economic development partnership. Current focus is on airport, intercity rail, higher education and international trade

International TradeCommissioned study to guide future strategy for regional international trade. Result is increased focus on the Americas, and investment in infrastructure Site Selector ToursGNO, Inc., in partnership with local parishes, hosted multiple groups of top-tier site selectors, to introduce them to regional opportunities. One top consultant said: “The social and economic transformation in New Orleans is stunning.” Positive PressGNO, Inc. led a massive effort to change perception of the region in the media, resulting in over 200 positive pieces, worth over $12M, in national and international media

Other significant activity included:

Southern Business and Development magazine named New Orleans the “Major Market of the Year”

BusinessWeek named New Orleans one of the 10 “Safest Cities in Which to Ride-Out the Recession”

Forbes ranked the New Orleans area 8th out of the Top 10 “Cities Where Americans Are Relocating”

Next Generation Consulting named New Orleans the 10th best

“Midsize Magnet” for young professionals to live and work

The Center for Public Integrity ranked Louisiana #1 in financial disclosure laws; previously we were 44th

New Orleans had more #1 rankings than any other American city

in a Travel and Leisure survey

W W W . G N O I N C . O R G

GNO, Inc. takes a “double-barrel” approach to economic development, focusing on both Business Development and Product Development.

The GNO, Inc. Mission is to serve as the catalyst for wealth creation in the Greater New Orleans region.

The GNO, Inc. Vision is for the Greater New Orleans region to fulfill its potential as one of the best places in the country to grow a company, and raise a family.

GNO, Inc. 2010 Flagship InitiativesFormation of a state-wide coalition to advocate for reform of higher education system

Launch of GreenN.O. to develop sustainable industries, as identified in McKinsey ‘Blue Ocean’ study

Focus on international trade with the Americas

Continued focus on completion of “REEL” agenda for natural gas and enhanced oil recovery

Opening of “IP North” building in Covington

Development of Michoud, and Stennis-Michoud corridor, as advanced manufacturing hub

Launch of early-stage risk equity fund to assist regional high-growth businesses

GNO, Inc. serves as the nexus for economic development in the region, both serving and relying upon a network of committed local partners

The GNO, Inc. Board includes a diverse selection of leaders from across the region.

James M. HudsonChairman-Elect of the BoardOMNI BANK

Gregory R. RusovichSecretary and TreasurerTransoceanic Trading and Development Company

William A. OliverImmediate Past ChairmanAT&T Louisiana

Martin A. MayerChairman of the BoardStirling Properties

Arnold B. Baker Taylor Beery Dale Benoit Rita Benson-LeBlanc Mac BordelonJean M. Champagne Timothy P. Coulon Scott S. Cowen John L. Crain Howard Daigle, Jr. Darryl d’Aquin Thomas G. Fierke Octave J. Francis, III Henry J. Friloux, Jr. Steven C. Hemperley Tara Carter Hernandez William H. HinesKarl E. Hoefer Scott Howard

Leslie R. JacobsSteve A. Kuiper James M. Lapeyre, Jr. Walter J. Leger, Jr. John F. Little, III Shelley MacNary John P. Manard, Jr. David J. Martin, Jr. Pat McTopy Suzanne Mestayer David Mize Robert ‘Clay’ Neff William H. Nungesser Woody J. Oge, Jr. Michelle ‘Miji’ Park J. Stephen Perry Patrick J. Quinlan Lawrence M. Rase Mike H. Reitz

Jan Robert Ashton J. Ryan, Jr.Timothy P. Ryan Daniel R. Schaus Ryan Seal Ray Seamon William Henry Shane, Jr. Gary SilbertD. Mark Singletary Ronnie Slone Mark J. Spansel V.J. St. Pierre Charles C. Teamer, Sr. Lizette M. TerralJohn M. Turner, Jr. Robbie D. Vitrano Hugh A. Weber, II Matthew Wisdom Ron D. Wright

GNO, Inc. Board of Directors 2009-2010

2009 Year in Review

Continued work to evaluate and fund intercity rail between New Orleans and Baton Rouge

Support for implementation of results of BCG airport study

Continued policy focus to create the conditions for business investment in New Orleans

Expanded support for regional partners, including new marketing and business development materials

Launch of “Partner Referral” and “Incentive Review” programs to help local businesses

2009 InvestorsLangenstein and Associates LaPorte Sehrt Romig & Hand Leger & Shaw Lifestyle Revolution Group Linfield Hunter & Junius Engineering Lockheed Martin Louisiana Economic Development Loyola University Mahl & Associates Matthew Wisdom McGlinchey Stafford Mele Printing Metairie Bank and Trust Miji Park New Orleans City Business New Orleans Federal Alliance New Orleans Hornets New Orleans Saints Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Northshore Business Council Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Nunez Community College Ochsner Health System OMNI BANK Pamlab Perlis, Inc. Peter A. Mayer Advertising Phelps Dunbar Plaquemines Association of Business & Industry Plaquemines Gazette Plaquemines Parish Rathborne Companies Rebowe & Company Regions Bank Reily Foundation Rockefeller Foundation Select Properties Shell Exploration & Production Sheraton New Orleans Hotel Southeastern Louisiana University St. Bernard Parish St. Bernard Voice St. Charles Parish St. James Parish St. John the Baptist Parish St. Tammany Parish St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Stewart Enterprises Stirling Properties Strategic Comp Superior Energy Services Tangipahoa Parish The Boeing Company The Kearney Companies The Sisung Group/Sisung Securities Corp. The Times-Picayune Trac, Inc. TransOceanic Trumpet Tulane University University of New Orleans Venice Port Complex Waldemar S. Nelson & Company, Inc. Washington Parish Wegmann Dazett & Company West Jefferson Properties Whitney National Bank Will S. Hornsby, III, CLU, ChFC Zatarain’s

Acadian Ambulance Service Adams and Reese Advisean Partners

All South Consulting Engineers Associated Office Systems

Associated Terminals AT&T Louisiana

Audubon Engineering Company Baker Ready Mix

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Barriere Construction

Benecom Technologies Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Boh Brothers Construction Company Business Council of New Orleans & the River Region

Cabildo Staffing Capital One Bank

Carver Darden Chaffe & Associates

Chase Bank Chevron

Citizens United For Economic Equity Coca-Cola Bottling Company

CommTech Industries Conoco Phillips

Couvillion Group Cox Communications Crescent Bank & Trust

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich DB Services, Inc.

DCL Mooring and Rigging Delgado Community College

Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles Dixie Mill

Dow Chemical Company Downtown Development Group

Dreyfus Cortney Lowery East Jefferson General Hospital

East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Echo Ventures

Economic Development Administration Entergy Louisiana

Entergy New Orleans Ernst & Young

Favrot & Shane Companies Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

First NBC Bank FM Services

Fort Hill Resources Freeport McMoRan

French Quarter Boutique Hotels Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith

Glazer’s Companies of LA Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust HCA – Delta Division

Hilton New Orleans Riverside IBERIA BANK

International House International Matex Tank Terminals

ITT Educational Services, Inc. Jefferson Business Council

Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Jefferson Parish

John Calhoun Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent

Joseph A. Bank Clothiers Kean Miller

King Krebs Jergens Laitram