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,...
Spotlight on Love Your Favorite Nurse: High Quality Healthcare Services in Shreveport/Bossier City
When it comes to high-quality healthcare services, Love Your Favorite Nurse stands out as a premier healthcare agency serving Shreveport/Bossier City. With a strong commitment to professionalism, discretion, and compassionate care, this business offers a broad range...
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HMV Innovation & Advisory Services: Empowering Your Cybersecurity Resilience
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, organizations are strongly encouraged to review cybersecurity measures and proactively address potential threats. HMV’s Innovation & Advisory Services team is dedicated to helping businesses build resilience,...
Spotlight on Southern Components, Inc. – Six Decades of Strength, Family, and Innovation in Shreveport.
Tucked along the banks of Lake Hayes in Shreveport sits a company whose name might not be on the buildings you see but whose craftsmanship is inside the bones of them. For over 60 years, Southern Components, Inc. (SCI) has been delivering structural integrity through...
Spotlight on SBC Massage Academy: Launching Careers in Massage Therapy in Shreveport
It’s time to get in touch with your future, SBC Massage Academy is offering a hands-on path to a rewarding massage therapy career in Shreveport. This newly established massage therapy school is creating fresh opportunities for students to build meaningful careers in...
Spotlight On Hello You Company: Faith, Family, and Custom Creations in Shreveport-Bossier
What happens when creativity, community, and purpose come together? For Andy and Brinly Foxall, the answer is Hello You Company, a family-owned small business that has become a trusted name for custom gifts and signage in the Shreveport-Bossier area and across...