8 Small Business Month Events to Register for Now
Focus on your business by participating in virtual workshops and webinars in May.Small businesses employ nearly 46% of all U.S. workers (about 59 million people), according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This puts them at the heart of the...
5TH ANNUAL “SHOOT HAPPENS!” SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
A Record-Breaking Day of Powder, Prizes & Precision at the Chamber’s Milestone Event The Shreveport Gun Club came alive with excitement on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as 18 teams gathered for the Greater Shreveport Chamber’s 5th Annual “SHOOT HAPPENS!”...
INAUGURAL CADDO PARISH DAY AT THE CAPITOL SEES LOCAL LEADERS JOIN FORCES TO BRING NEEDS TO BATON ROUGE
More than 80 Caddo Parish Leaders Engage with Cabinet Officials and Legislators On Thursday April 24th more than 80 leaders from across Caddo Parish traveled together to Baton Rouge to engage directly with cabinet departments and members of the legislature on behalf...
Maker vs. Manager: Mastering Two Distinct Leadership Modes to Maximize Your Impact
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...
Spring Cleaning Now Improves Business Performance All Year
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...
Preparing for Grant Management and Single Audits
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...
Succession Planning for Private Foundations
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....
Port of Caddo-Bossier Welcomes New Commissioner
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...
I’m afraid: Small Businesses Speak Out on Tariffs
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...
Fibrebond Announces Agreement to beAcquired by Eaton
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,...
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Spotlight on The Ellington Venue: A Legacy-Inspired Space for Corporate Connection and Celebration
Just off Youree Drive in Shreveport, there’s a space where tradition, hospitality, and professionalism come together—The Ellington Venue. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering , corporate event or holiday party, The Ellington offers a setting that feels both...
Spotlight on Ja’Kari Co. – Where Beauty Meets Business, and Legacy Leads the Way
In the heart of downtown Shreveport, where local ambition meets generational vision, Ja’Kari Co. is setting a new standard for what it means to build legacy through business. Rooted in family values and powered by purpose, this homegrown enterprise blends beauty,...
Spotlight on Families Helping Families Region 7: A Safe Harbor for Northwest Louisiana’s Disability Community
In a quiet corner of Bossier City, not far from family neighborhoods and community hubs, stands a nonprofit doing extraordinary work with quiet determination. Families Helping Families Region 7 (FHF Region 7) may not be flashy, but for thousands of families across...
Spotlight on Southern Air-Shreveport: Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical with Heart
When it comes to comfort, reliability, and skilled craftsmanship, Southern Air – Shreveport delivers with excellence. Located at 9700 Saint Vincent Ave, Shreveport, LA, this branch of the well-known Southern Air brand brings exceptional HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and...