Leaders wear two hats: Makers create; Managers coordinate. Each requires different energy and time structures.Switching comes at a cost: Moving between modes drains productivity and increases burnout risk.Design your schedule with intention: Block Maker...

ContributorJon HeathMar 15, 2025When the first flowers poke out their heads, small business owners begin the entrepreneur’s version of a spring-cleaning ritual in preparation for filing tax returns. But a springtime cleanup of bookkeeping and accounting is also a...

Before applying for grants from local, state, or federal governments—or other not-for-profit organizations—it’s important to establish a strong foundation for grant management. This includes developing a system to track funds, ensure compliance, and stay aligned with...

ContributorDenise M. PenzMar 26, 2025Private foundations are often established with the noble intent of creating a lasting charitable legacy, but many fail due to administrative burdens, regulatory complexities, and a lack of long-term engagement from successors....

SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY, La. — Brian Crawford was sworn in as the newest member of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. Crawford was appointed by the Bossier City Council to replace retiring commissioner Bill Altimus.Crawford currently serves as Senior...

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico will have a real, devastating impact on thousands of small businesses across the nation, and discussion of further tariffs on other countries is creating uncertainty. Even those that can pass the cost of tariffs on to customers...

MINDEN, LA – March 11, 2025 – Fibrebond announced today that it has entered into a definitiveagreement to be acquired by Eaton Corporation.Headquartered in Minden, Louisiana, Fibrebond manufactures and integrates electrical modulesthat power the data center,...

x The Greater Shreveport Chambers’ NWLA APEX Accelerator Director Dr. Gayle Flowers was inducted as an Honorary 2d Bomb Wing Commander at Barksdale Air Force Base January 23rd, 2025. The newest Honorary Commanders were welcomed to the team by the Commanders, Senior...

Competitive, pro-growth tax policy is essential to growing the economy, raising wages for workers, and improving the standard of living for all Americans.Lawmakers can advance growth-oriented tax policies this year and avoid the largest tax...