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...
Greater Shreveport Chamber Announces 2024 ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient
View Event Pictures: https://flickr.com/photos/148343737@N08/albums/72177720321949073 The Greater Shreveport Chamber honors Dr. Wanda Henderson Thomas as the 2024 ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient at our 34th Annual Leadership Award Luncheon,...
AT&T Awarded Nearly $55 Million in BEAD Funding to Deliver FiberInternet Access to More Than 20,000
Upon execution of contract, AT&T Fiber to be expanded in Louisiana as part of $205 million public-private project to deliver high-speed internet and help close the digital divide. x AT&T is proud to announce that it has been selected to expand AT&T Fiber...
PRAL Northwest Chapter Members Honored for Outstanding Work in Public Relations at State and Regiona
Shreveport-Bossier City, La. – Three Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) - Northwest Chapter members were recognized for their outstanding work on campaigns and events in the public relations field at the PRAL State Conference Torche' Awards held in...
Good Advice for Offering Great Deals During Small Business Season
x There are a lot of political pundits who believe the election came down to the economy this year. And while we’re not looking to start any disagreements about whether it went the way it should’ve or not, we can’t discount the importance of the financial strain in...
We need your help sharing the Louisiana Child Care Parent Poll with Louisiana families!
x The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, is administering its annual survey to help understand the child care needs of Louisiana families with children under the age of 5. Questions range from asking...
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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...