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Bossier Chamber to host Community Development Initiative site in Bossier City
The Bossier Chamber of Commerce has announced that Bossier City will be the newest site of the Community Development Institute, a national program aimed at training community leaders and economic…
Opinion
Getting to know which stage of funding your business is ready for
Startup businesses take a lot. They take innovative ideas. They take passion. They take dedication and determination. They take time. And they take money. Aspiring entrepreneurs often need help with…
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New production facility to create 140-plus jobs in Shreveport
Multipack Services, a leading beverage manufacturing, packaging and distribution company, announced it is investing $10.4 million to establish a new production facility in Caddo Parish. The company’s Shreveport location will…
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Bossier Chamber of Commerce Military Relations Committee spreads holiday cheer to local military
Thanks to a generous cookie donation by Margaritaville Resort Casino, the Bossier Chamber Military Relations Committee helped deliver cookies to 1,000-plus military members in our community yesterday, along with partners…
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Forestry industry, LA Tech students get major boost from RoyOMartin
Martin Sustainable Resources LLC in Alexandria has donated $1 million to Louisiana Tech as a leadership gift toward construction of the University’s new Forest Products Innovation Center (FPIC), with the…
Opinion
Specht: Unleashing your potential with the art of goal mastery
As I reflect on a year of growth and connection within various communities, it feels like the right time to delve into a subject that has been a guiding force…
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LA Tech outgoing president Dr. Guice on leaving a legacy
Louisiana Tech University President Dr. Les Guice announced in fall his intention to retire at the end of 2023 after serving the institution for 45 years, the last 10 as…
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Meet the new boss of Louisiana Tech
Jan. 1 marks a new chapter for Louisiana Tech University as Dr. Jim Henderson takes as the next president of Louisiana Tech University. Having most recently served as president and…
Opinion
Spohn: New year means new leadership at the CIC
The past year saw the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) continue to spur growth in north Louisiana. CIC and its partners are blessed to have wrapped up year 15 of diversifying…
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BIZ. Magazine January 2024 Digital Edition
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New $270+ Million casino breaks ground
LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the $270+ Million LIVE!…
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LSU Health Shreveport celebrates unveiling of $79M Center for Medical Education
Gov. John Bel Edwards joined officials with LSU Health Shreveport last month to unveil the transformative Center for Medical Education, the first new building on the campus since 2008. After…
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Grambling business pitch sparks creativity and ambition for students
Students and faculty at Grambling State University (GSU) gathered to watch the final pitches in the 2023 Golden Pitch competition held recently at the university’s campus. The Golden Pitch was…
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FY2024 NDAA includes provisions for Barksdale Air Force Base
The House passed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act Dec. 13. This annual legislation includes major priorities for the Louisiana defense community, particularly Barksdale Air Force Base along…
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EAP and NSU partner for sixth year in student pitch competition
Students at Northwestern State University (NSU) pitched their hot business ideas for the 2023 Inferno Pitch competition. The competition was presented by NSU’s School of Business, College of Business and…
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Louisiana marks seventh straight year of economic development growth
Business investment in Louisiana reached historic levels in 2023, as private companies announced plans to invest more than $25 billion in economic development projects across the state. It was the…
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YPI names Pressly Young Professional of the Year The Young Professionals Initiative of Northwest Louisiana, a program of the Greater Shreveport Chamber, is pleased to name Thomas Pressly as the…
