The "What's Happening" breakfast series bring together members of the community to learn about events, activities and trends throughout the Shreveport Bossier Area.  Please check our Events calendar for our next scheduled breakfast and topic.

Previous "What's Happening" Breakfast's have featured:
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NWLA Public Safety Update
  • Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond
  • Bossier Police Sheriff Julian Whittington
  • Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator

The US NAVY: Around the world, Around the Clock and Here in Shreveport!
  • Commander Robert Lightfoot, USN
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ACT Work Ready Communities Initiative: Measuring and Closing our Skills Gap
  • Angie White, NLEP
  • Tony Davis, BESE
  • Chad Snitker, Omni Speciality Packaging

Caddo Parish Public Schools
  • Dr. Lamar Gore​e, Caddo Parish Public Schools

Shreveport-Bossier Innovation, Incubation and the Startup Ecosystem
  • ​John Chidlow, Innolyzer
  • Gregory Kallenberg, Film Prize Foundation
  • Jessica Schiele, CoHab
  • David Smith, Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program

​Trains, Planes, Automobiles & Ships: The Future of Transportation in NWLA 
  • Bill Cooksey, Shreveport Regional Airport
  • Eric England, Port of Caddo
  • Kent Rogers, Northwest Louisiana Council on Governments

The Future of Downtown Shreveport
  • Liz Swaine, Downtown Development Authority
  • Pam Glorioso, City of Bossier City
  • Pam Atchison, Shreveport Regional Arts Council.

State of The City, Commission and School Board
  • Mayor Ollie Tyler, Caddo School Superintendent
  • Dr. Lamar Goree
  • Caddo Commission Administrator Woody Wilson
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The Future of Cyber Security and National Defense in NWLA
  • Mr. A.G. Hatcher, Global Strike Command
  • Mr. Craig Spohn, Cyber Innovation Center
  • Ms. Mimi Hedgcock, CSRA ITC

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