Growing Business

Responding to Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Hurricane Helene, fueled by record-warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024.With sustained winds of 140 mph, Helene caused significant damage, impacting millions of residents and businesses. In Florida,...

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Caddo Parks Earns Prestigious National Accreditation

x Pictured L to R: Cattina Williams, Asst. Director of Parks and Recreation; Patrick Wesley, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jennifer Schleining, CAPRA Accreditation Sr. Manager; Gabrielle Davis, Office Coordinator October 10, 2024 CADDO PARKS AND...

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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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