PRO BIZ PARTNERS

The ProBiz Partner Platform serves as a dynamic hub of opportunity and collaboration within our community. This innovative program provides unparalleled access to a diverse array of experts, speakers, and industry leaders who are willing to share their expertise with Chamber members and the wider community. By tapping into this dynamic network, community members gain invaluable insights, mentorship, and resources tailored to their unique needs. Whether seeking guidance on marketing strategies, financial planning, leadership development, or any of the other wide range of listed topics, the ProBiz Partner Platform serves as a catalyst for growth, learning and collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation and prosperity throughout Shreveport and beyond.

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Audrion Paul

CEO, SkillzPlus Entertainment Inc.

  • TOPICS
    • Self-care Advocacy
    • Military Transition
    • Networking

BIOGRAPHY

Audrion’s passion is helping people. After 22 years serving in the US Air Force in logistics and as a 1st Sergeant, his love of music and influence from his father’s entrepreneurial spirt as a Club owner in Georgia helped birth SkillzPlus Entertainment Inc. in 2016. He leads SkillzPlus to bring people joy through music and creating lasting memories for weddings and school and corporate events. Audrion understands that people do business with people and hopes that bringing to light the lives and journey of local businesses, artists, and leaders through his “There It Is” podcast will help make them even more relatable to the community. He serves as a Chamber Diplomat and Vice President of the Chamber’s Business Development Connection helping the community and local businesses.

TIMOTHY MAGNER ED.D.

President Greater Shreveport Chamber

  • TOPICS
    • Leadership
    • Education
    • Economic Trends

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Magner experience includes higher education and K-12 CIO roles, retail and K-12 data standards development as well as senior leadership positions in the public, private and non-profit sectors including as Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the U.S. Department of Education; Executive Director of K12 Education for Microsoft and Executive Director of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Dr. Magner earned a BA from the College of William & Mary, an M.Ed. from Harvard University and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University.

Disclaimer: The Greater Shreveport Chamber facilitates the ProBiz Partner program to connect community members with industry experts, speakers, and leaders. However, the Chamber does not personally vet the credentials, qualifications, or expertise of the speakers. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Chamber. Participation in the ProBiz Partner program does not imply endorsement by the Chamber.

The Greater Shreveport Chamber encourages you to conduct your own due diligence and verify the information provided before making any decisions based on the presentations or advice given. The Greater Shreveport Chamber assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information, products, or processes discussed by the speakers. Attendees agree to hold the Chamber harmless from any and all claims that may arise from their participation in the program.