How to Use AI to Assess Your Competition
Discover how your small business can leverage artificial intelligence tools to simplify data collection, improve your search engine optimization strategy, gain a competitive edge, and more.Regardless of their business stage or industry, companies need to observe their...
How to Help Employees Develop Leadership Skills
Leadership training is one of the most desired opportunities for employees. Here’s how to provide this type of professional development.Training and upskilling are two valuable investments that can help you retain workers and grow your business. Companies that invest...
7 Marketing Trends Every Small Business Needs to Know About in 2024
In recent years, small businesses have significantly adapted their marketing strategies to keep pace with emerging technology. According to a recent Taradel marketing report, 94% of small businesses are planning to increase their spending on marketing in 2024.But...
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...
More About The Chamber
Tips for Reaching Holiday Shoppers ThisSmall Business Season
x It feels like articles about holiday spending in recent years have all started with the same intro—costs are up, consumers are looking for value. While this year is no different, there are a few parts of the consumer landscape that present a unique set of challenges...
Small Business Owners Voice Their Optimism about AI
Small business owners think AI will benefit their businesses in the long run, according to the latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce quarterly Small Business Index. In fact, many small business owners say they have already experimented with AI and use it...
Greater Shreveport Chamber Announces 2024 ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient
View Event Pictures: https://flickr.com/photos/148343737@N08/albums/72177720321949073 The Greater Shreveport Chamber honors Dr. Wanda Henderson Thomas as the 2024 ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient at our 34th Annual Leadership Award Luncheon,...
AT&T Awarded Nearly $55 Million in BEAD Funding to Deliver FiberInternet Access to More Than 20,000
Upon execution of contract, AT&T Fiber to be expanded in Louisiana as part of $205 million public-private project to deliver high-speed internet and help close the digital divide. x AT&T is proud to announce that it has been selected to expand AT&T Fiber...
PRAL Northwest Chapter Members Honored for Outstanding Work in Public Relations at State and Regiona
Shreveport-Bossier City, La. – Three Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) - Northwest Chapter members were recognized for their outstanding work on campaigns and events in the public relations field at the PRAL State Conference Torche' Awards held in...