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'Renewable energy', 'green jobs' 'wind technology' aren't just buzz words to us any more. They are real manufacturing and job opportunities that are taking shape in New Orleans East. The NASA-Michoud facility and New Orleans East welcomes Blade Dynamics as a new tenant into the New Orleans Regional Business Park. As NASA's Space Shuttle program comes to an end, the facility is re-positioning to host cutting edge technology companies that can utilize the tremendous infrastructure and technology in and around the facility. With access to water, air and interstate transportation, coupled with post-Shuttle manufacturing technologies, the region is very attractive to progressive companies looking for the resources and room to grow. Undoubtedly, Blade Dynamics fits this description and indeed, they are 'Making It Happen!' in New Orleans East.

BREAKING NEWS: NASA has chosen the Michoud Assembly Facility in eastern New Orleans to construct components of its new heavy-lift rocket.

NASA SLS

NASA unveiled plans for a long-awaited, roughly $35 billion new rocket program designed to surpass the storied boosters of the Apollo era and powerful enough to launch astronauts to asteroids and eventually to Mars. The program could mean thousands of new jobs to New Orleans The Michoud facility is already involved with the construction of the Orion crew capsule that will sit atop the new rocket. The first test flight is scheduled for 2017.

WASHINGTON - NASA has chosen the Michoud Assembly Facility in eastern New Orleans to construct components of its new heavy-lift rocket, Sen. David Vitter, R-La., said Thursday. "NASA's selection of Michoud is big, big news for southeast Louisiana," Vitter said. "Michoud is the only NASA facility that is currently ready to do the large manufacturing that will be required for the heavy-lift rocket.

Blade Dynamics currently has immediate openings for forty (40) Technical Operators at our assembly facility in New Orleans. These are nonexempt salaried positions.



Folgers, world's largest coffee roasting plant is located in New Orleans East.	New U.S Coast Guard Base Support facility is LEED Certified. Single largest investment by USCG supports 900 employees	NASA's Michoud facility is attracting cutting edge companies to the logistically-attractive industrial corridor in New Orleans East	The National Finance Center is a payroll clearing house and support center for federal organizations	A full service hospital remains priority one for safety and for the economic impact it will have on the area.	The magnificent $55M restoration of Lakefront , Airport will drive more activity to the site and surrounding FBO's	An unprecedented outreach campaign to attract large and small quality retailers. Prime newly built retail space is available.	New Orleans East has a median income about the same as Algiers or Mobile. 30% of house-holds have annual income $60K or greater.