On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce will honor top business and community leaders at the 72nd Annual Gala. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. and will host hundreds of business professionals at the CenturyLink Center for the area’s largest networking event.
Each year, the Chamber takes time to celebrate the successes of the previous year while sharing plans for the year ahead. Outgoing Chairman of the Board Patrick Gullatt, CEO of Barksdale Federal Credit Union, will pass the reins to incoming Chairman of the Board Barry Regula, General Manager of Margaritaville Resort Casino. Incoming board members will be recognized and the coveted awards of Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year, presented by our award sponsor the Willis-Knighton Health System, will be announced. This year’s nominees are a group of leaders who excelled in the areas of leadership, growth and involvement.
Business Person of the Year nominees
- Mark Crews, Allegiance, LLC
- Beau Hays, BeauxJax Crafthouse
- Roy Walters, Live Oak Environmental
Business of the Year nominees
- Bossier Parish Community College
- CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital
- Citizens National Bank
- Prevot Design Services
- Ruby Shore Software
- Simply Chic Boutique