About the Course

Intro to Business is a free, in-person course that gives students hands-on knowledge in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business management. Learn business where business happens. Based in the Pan-American Life Center in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District, students gain hands-on experience inside a professional office environment—guided directly by James M. Huger, CEO of Premium Parking.

Each session is lecture-style but highly interactive, with lively discussions, real examples, and take-home tools.

The four key modules include:

  1. Money – The Fundamentals of Financial Literacy

  2. Pricing and the Free Market

  3. Growing Your Money

  4. Starting and Managing a Business

Every class ends with free lunch and networking, giving students a chance to connect with peers, mentors, and leaders. After completing all four modules and passing a short in-person assessment, students earn:

  • A Certificate of Completion

  • A $150 stock investment to kickstart their financial journey

This isn’t just a class—it’s a real opportunity to build confidence, learn life-changing business skills, and take the first step toward your future.

Led by Mr. James M. Huger

CEO of Premium Parking | Instructor, Intro to Business

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Mr. Huger brings over 20 years of executive leadership and entrepreneurial experience. As CEO of Premium Parking, he has built one of the nation’s leading parking and mobility companies.

“Throughout this course, students benefit from his personal insights, lessons from the field, and leadership strategies that can be applied to any path they pursue.”

He’s passionate about helping students understand business from the inside out—by making it real, relevant, and actionable.