The Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council, in conjunction with the Minority Business Opportunity Center, will host an oil and gas procurement luncheon and forum titled Focus on the Gulf: From Crisis to Opportunity on Thursday at the Renaissance Arts Hotel in New Orleans. Here is the original post: Business Briefs for May 30, 2010

Westport’s business scene is narrowly outpacing the rest of Connecticut in terms of growth, according to a recent study by the Secretary of State’s office. Read more here: Local business scene brightens some

His reputation badly bruised by his debt-laden sports teams, Tom Hicks is beginning a new chapter in his business life at an age when many think about retiring. Original post: Tom Hicks beginning a new chapter in his business life

Is subprime implosion brewing in student loans? Here is the original post: Is subprime implosion brewing in student loans?

Al Jazeera Finance recently launched a new, flexible approach to Shariah-compliant financing, giving customers the option to avail tailor-made credit packages using Murabaha, Mosawama, Mosharaka and other Islamic financing models. Read more: Finance company offers Shariah-compliant credit packages

The director and accountant of a failed scrap metal business are accused of gaining loans from finance company UDC for $1.2 million worth of equipment that didn’t exist.Carol Down and Raymond Moorhead are on trial in the Auckland… Read more: Nothing to show for loans: Court