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Young Professionals Rising in New Orleans

August 18, 2007

Times-Picayune: New Orleans a beacon for young people

Now, instead of the brain drain, the city is nurturing a brain gain. New Orleans has become the testing ground for a new career and lifestyle ideal among today’s 20-somethings—called “millennials” by some—one that places less importance on the value of money, title and a swift climb up the corporate ladder.

I’ll admit that my reasons for coming to New Orleans were in my own interest, but it’s great to see the Times-Pic highlighting the kind of people I meet daily here—young, professional, non-native New Orleanians who have a passionate love for the city.

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  1. Todd September 1, 2007, 4:27 pm

    I’m glad to see anything that helps rebuild New O’rleans esp. by people who love it!!! Todd

  2. Turd Ferguson September 12, 2007, 11:05 am

    it is also a beacon for killer bees!

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