KEY TAKEAWAYS: In the Lead is seeking nominations for its Best Family-Owned Businesses special section. Eligible companies must be entirely or substantially family-owned and based in greater New Orleans. Criteria include growth, employee morale, community engagement, industry leadership and in novation. Nominations are open through Friday, Sept. 11.   The In the Lead: Best Family-Owned Businesses special section recognizes family-owned businesses that demonstrate success across a broad range of criteria. To be named one of the Best Family-Owned Businesses, a company must be entirely or substantially family-owned and based in the greater New Orleans area. It can also be a franchise or subsidiary of a national company, as long as the local operation is family-owned. Other criteria include: Demonstrating success in the market through growth in revenue or employees. Being recognized as a top workplace because of employee support programs. Demonstrating a high level of employee morale. Demonstrating strong and consistent community engagement. Being recognized within its industry as a leader or an up-and-coming company. Being responsible for a product breakthrough or other innovation. Nominations can be submitted here through Friday, Sept. 11. Honorees will be published in the Dec. 15 CityBusiness. ...read more read less