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...
Greater Shreveport Chamber Congratulates Dr. Gayle Flowers BAFB Honorary Commander Induction
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...
Why a Growing Economy Needs Pro-Growth Tax Policy
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...
New Shreveport chamber chair Tom Simms says Barksdale, education priorities for 2025
There's new leadership at the helm of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.Tom Simms, the Partner in Charge of the of Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPA's and Advisors Shreveport office will be serving as the 2025 chairman of the board.Simms has been a member of...
5 Customer-Focused Strategies to Build Loyalty and Drive Growth
Customers expect businesses to prioritize their needs, and those that do see stronger loyalty and growth. A customer-first mindset doesn’t require big budgets—just smart, intentional strategies. Here’s how:Personalize Every Interaction – Use simple tools to track...
Romph Pou Agency Acquires Twenty East Advertising, Expanding Its Nationwide Footprint and Strengthen
CONTACT: Alyssa Purselley-HankinsSenior Account Director, Romph Pou [email protected]: 903-477-1754Office: 903-593-2676 Romph Pou Agency Acquires Twenty East Advertising, Expanding Its Nationwide Footprint and Strengthening Service OfferingsTyler,...
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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...