IRS Orders Immediate Stop to New Employee Retention Credit Processing
On Thursday, September 14, the IRS announced an immediate moratorium through at least to the end of the year on processing new claims for the Employeer Retention Credit, a pandemic-era relief program. The IRS Commissioner ordered the moratorium following growing...
Disaster Loan Assistance for Businesses & Residents Affected by June Storms
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Louisiana Businesses and Residents Affected by the Severe Storms and Straight-Line WindsLow-interest federal disaster loans are available to Louisiana businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and straight-line winds that...
AI: The Fear of Messing Up vs The Fear of Missing Out!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool and revolutionizing industry worldwide but is it right for you and your business? Recently news about the latest advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) software has been all over the place. Chatbots...
What You Need to Know about the SBA’s New Subcontracting Rules
On May 30, 2023 the Small Business Administration enacted new rules regarding subcontractors and government contracts. Here's what you need to know: The SBA's new subcontracting rules seek to ensure that at least 23% of federal dollars go to genuine small businesses,...
Greater Shreveport Chamber Names New Marketing Director
Porter’s Industrial, based in Bossier City, Louisiana, has been a trusted name in uniform apparel, facility management service products, and linens for decades. As a third-generation, family-owned business, Porter’s Industrial carries forward a proud legacy of...
How to Use Facebook to Promote During Small Business Season
Is it just us or does Black Friday seem to have withered on the vine? Years ago, people would run out to get their newspapers on Thanksgiving to peruse the deals and map out their shopping plans. This year, holiday deals began in October and thus they’ve lost some of...
…and the 2022 Economic Development Partner of the Year Award goes to…
Louisiana Association For Business & Industry Names Greater Shreveport Chamber Economic Development Partner Of The Year As part of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) recent announcement of its 2022 Free Enterprise Award winners, we're...
Why Shop Small for the Holidays
Why Shop Small for the Holidays? Small businesses add flavor to our area. There is a sense of adventure when you explore a small business. You never know what beauties you’ll uncover or what scrumptiousness awaits. Sadly, that’s also why a lot of people choose to...
It’s Small Business Season!
It’s Small Business Season! From October 31 – December 31st, we’re celebrating Small Business Season™. The chamber is encouraging every person of our community to support friends and neighbors by shopping, dining, and exploring our small businesses. Small Businesses...
How Entrepreneurs Use Networking
An essential skill for any entrepreneur is the ability to create meaningful connections via networking, also called network development. Creating connections with customers both old and new is important but creating a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners...
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2025 Economic Preview: A Year of Productivity-Driven Growth
Barring an unforeseeable event, the economy should grow even better in 2025 than it did in 2023 and 2024, which means a growth rate above 3% with the gains being broadly enjoyed. This will contribute to more opportunities for workers and businesses to reach...
Shreveport, LAOpening New Fast Pace Health Walk-In Clinic
Fast Pace Health is opening a New Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic at 9365 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA on Thursday, December 19, 2024. This convenient Fast Pace Health location will be open seven days a week with extended weekday and weekend hours for current...
Help Support Early Childhood Education with the Refundable School Readiness Tax Credit
The School Readiness Tax Credits are a package of refundable state tax credits designed to support quality child care. Some of these state tax credits are available to businesses and are NOT dependent on whether the business owes state income or corporate...
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This 3 QUESTION business technology survey will help your Chamber deliver relevant programming to you in 2025. We know that technology is rapidly changing the business environment, whether it is how you operate internally, how you connect with suppliers and...