Experienced economic development, public policy CEO focusing on large-scale transformations, Michael led post-Katrina economic revitalization of New Orleans for 15+ years at GNO, Inc. Currently, Co-Chair of the Infrastructure Coordinating Council for Mayor Helena Moreno and State Coordinator for a new $2B+ port. Served as State Coordinator for Super Bowl LIX.
Michael Hecht has been a guest on 1 episode.
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223: The Power of Powerlessness with Michael Hecht
June 15th, 2026 | 27 mins 24 secs
business environment, coalition-building, defense and aerospace, eco devo, econdev, economic development, energy sector, greater new orleans inc., maritime economy, new orleans, population growth, post-katrina recovery, regional economic development
Michael Hecht joins Dane Carlson to talk about New Orleans’ industrial backbone, long-term recovery, coalition-building, and why economic development is really about creating the conditions where people and businesses choose to stay, invest, and grow.