Green Business Academy

Green Business Academy

Overview: A 12-week curriculum offered by Thrive New Orleans designed for new and existing businesses that want to expand opportunities in the green infrastructure industry.

Geographic Scope: New Orleans, Louisiana

Focus Areas:

Green landscape interventions

Green infrastructure industry

Sustainable business development

Program Components:

Classroom training in green landscape interventions

Hands-on training including installation of:

- Permeable pavers
- Infiltration trenches
- Other green infrastructure elements

Eligibility:

New businesses

Existing businesses seeking to expand

Businesses interested in green infrastructure industry

Program Leadership: Director of Green Business Bernadette Carriere leads the program.

Next Cohort: Begins Monday, July 3 (2026)

Application Status: Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Contact: Bernadette Carriere, Director of Green Business