Five Key Tax Planning Principles for High-Net-Worth Individuals and Families
Effective tax planning is essential for high-net-worth individuals and families to optimize financial outcomes. A recent article from Carr, Riggs & Ingram outlines five key principles to guide this process: 1. Pay Attention to Tax Deductions and Basics: Utilize...
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...
Help Us Help You!Take Our Business Technology Survey
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...
4 Ways to Get More Sales this Small Business Season
x It doesn’t matter what kind of business you are in. People need what you make and provide. If you’re fortunate, they’ll consider you when gift-giving this holiday season, but even if you’re not in retail or food/beverage, you can still bring in holiday customers...
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INITIATIVE NAMES2024 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
x The Young Professionals Initiative of Northwest Louisiana, a program of the Greater Shreveport Chamber, is pleased to name Jonathan Wheelis as the recipient of the 2024 Young Professional of the Year Award. The award was presented at the 18th Annual 40 Under Forty...
NOEL FOUNDATION FUELS SCI-PORT DISCOVERY CENTER’SSPACE DOME PLANETARIUM TRANSFORMATION
Shreveport, Louisiana, December 2, 2024 — Sci-Port Discovery Center is thrilled to announce the successful upgrade of our planetarium's projection system, made possible by the generous support of the Noel Foundation. This enhancement revitalizes our planetarium...
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...
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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...