Opinion
The recent events regarding the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank gives many of us a reason to think more than usual about banking. Any time there are…
E-Edition
The exclusive electronic version of the April 2023 edition of BIZ. Magazine.
Opinion
Specht: Why community banks matter
Why do community banks, and bankers, matter, you ask? Let me tell you a little story. It was August 1993. It is hard to believe that was nearly 30 years…
Opinion
Smith: Local pilot program to aid entrepreneurs and small businesses goes statewide
The BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP) introduced the Launch Network in 2020 with the help of a grant from United States Economic Development Administration. This software from SourceLink provides a…
Opinion
Johnson: Efforts to recognize a vital sector of our community
Coming off the thrilling weekend of a spectacular Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, we are heading straight into April, which is the Month of the Military Child. While…
Opinion
Rozeman: COVID pandemic lessons learned
A month ago, The Times published an article from Dr. Thomas Lew of the USA Today Network entitled “Vaccinating Young Children is Vital to the Fight Against COVID”. Three years…
Opinion
England: It takes water to grow
Our Port of Caddo-Bossier is growing by leaps and bounds, increasing, and diversifying the area workforce and delivering sound logistical solutions to its customers. In fact, the Port’s footprint…
News
Doing the Math: Organization analyzes how Shreveport generates and spends its tax revenue
“This isn’t complex math I’m doing here — it’s fifth grade division. Don’t overthink this, just do the math.” Those were the words reiterated throughout the evening as Joe Minicozzi,…
News
Can you trust your bank? Local bankers speak on strength of community banks
As uncertainty lingers over the banking industry, local financial institution leaders are easing fears and explaining there is no need for northwest Louisiana depositors to worry. Since the collapse of…
Opinion
Financial Institution Update: As Fed rates rise, save at a credit union
In the past year, the Federal Reserve has employed several interest rate hikes in an effort to stabilize the U.S. economy. Depending on your situation and financial institution, your debt…
Opinion
Financial Institution Update: 5 steps to secure your small business loan
Your chances of approval depend on the lenders requirements and how well you meet them, so applying with little to no preparation risks denial. Experts at Forbes Advisor offer their…
BIZ. Eye
Dr. Scott Chirhart announced as new dean of the School of Health Sciences at Centenary College Dr. Scott Chirhart, chair of the Biology Department, has been named inaugural Dean of…
News
Local thrift stores feeling the effects of inflation
As a result of inflation, our dollars are not going as far as they used to go these days. In times like these, many people turn to thrift stores as…
News
North Bossier group gets update on proposed sports complex
The North Bossier Lunch Group got an update on the proposed sports entertainment complex during its monthly meeting March 28 at the Bossier Parish School for Technology and Innovative Learning.…
News
Port of Caddo-Bossier highlights three years of accomplishments
The Port of Caddo-Bossier recently celebrated its achievements with its tenants and stakeholders at the Regional Commerce Center. This event was the first Port Night held since 2020 because of…
News
Louisiana Teacher retirement system paid $425M in retirement to north Louisiana residents in FY22
The latest economic impact report from the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) shows that retirement dollars are fueling regional economies across Louisiana. In Fiscal Year 2022, TRSL provided $425…
News
Navy Week sees local businesses welcome admiral
The Shreveport-Bossier region hosted Navy Week, the U.S. Navy’s signature outreach program, March 20-26. The Greater Shreveport Chamber, partnering with the Manufacturing Managers Council, were thrilled to host Rear Admiral…
News
Review shows Louisiana’s tech workforce grows in depth and breadth
Against the backdrop of an eventful year tech employment in Louisiana added new jobs and grew in depth and breadth, according to new research from CompTIA, the nonprofit association for…
News
Lawmakers at odds over state spending limit ahead of Legislature convening
The Legislature convenes April 10 for the start of the 2023 session, and lawmakers, blessed with a large budget surplus, are at odds about whether they should raise the state’s…
News
Air Force conducts annual Global Power Symposium at LSUS
Whenever a bomber takes flight, the world takes notice. The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command delivered status updates on the modernization of key Air Force assets as well as…
BIZ. Eye
UL System honors Dupree as Outstanding Staff Member of the Year
Sandra Denise Ashford Dupree, Library Specialist for Louisiana Tech University’s Prescott Memorial Library, has been recognized with the Outstanding Staff Member award by the University of Louisiana System. A resident…
BIZ. Eye
Anonymous donor honors Towry family with $100K gift to NSU
An anonymous donor contributed $100,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation to create a scholarship honoring a former business professor and his wife. The H.N. and Inez C. Towry Memorial…
