NEW ORLEANS PARTNERSHIP : Board Members

Norbert Simmons

Education:
• Tulane University, B.A. 1968
• Oxford University, Cert. 1968/1969
• George Washington University School of International Affairs, Cert. 1969
• Boston University School of Law, J.D. 1972

Work Experience

• Attorney, NAACP Legal Defense Fund
• General Counsel to National Bank and Small Business Investment Company
• President and CEO of MCA New Ventures, a Los Angeles SBIC
• CEO, Nautilus Fitness and Training Centers, California
• CEO, Washington, DC based Communications Company
• President & CEO, Belle of Orleans, a Gaming Resort in New Orleans

Boards and Commissions:

Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education
. Boston University School of Law
. Honorary Counsel, Republic of Congo

Recent Investment Experience

Managed over $1 Billion in public and private finance transactions over the past five years. We have also provided financing or financial management or advisory assistance for the cities of New Orleans and Denver. The company is the only minority-owned investment banking firm based in Louisiana.

Structured financing for Belle of Orleans a $75 Million development project which is presently the largest Minority owned business in LA -- with 700 employees and $80 - $100 Million annual revenues. The company is located in the New Orleans east enterprise zone.

Secured over $100 Million in financing to assist local real estate development company develop housing in New Orleans’ Warehouse District.

Venture Capital Investors

Advantage Capital Corporation * CharterMac * Prudential
Morgan-Keegan * Kimberly Clark