Growing Business

JA B.O.L.D. Summit for Girls!

x Calling all businesswomen to participate! Here's your chance to be the inspiration you needed as a young woman. Join eighty businesswomen to mentor 240 high school girls at our 2nd annual JA B.O.L.D. Summit for Girls! Spend your day supporting these young women...

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Businesses Are Leveraging AI to Compete and Thrive

Small-scale applications and use of AI were on full display at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Leadership Summit, where industry leaders explored the various applications and benefits of AI across sectors, and emphasized the importance of continued...

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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...

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