Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Clark: The only constant during a year like 2020 is change

Back in the early nineties, when I was the Dean of the College of Business at LSUS, I oversaw the installation of a large satellite dish on the south side…

A history of the Shreveport-Bossier economy

*Edited from a summary of the Shreveport-Bossier MSA’s history as provided from the Louisiana Economic Outlook produced by Dr. Loren Scott The Shreveport/Bossier area suffered through a prolonged, and deep,…

Economist: Shreveport-Bossier economy may boom

A state economist says Shreveport-Bossier is expected to emerge from the darkness caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but not for several years. Dr. Loren Scott, professor emeritus of economics at LSU,…

Scott: Not all economic challenges are COVID-related

COVID-19 was not kind to Shreveport-Bossier’s economy, but the pandemic's effects were magnified by several key losses, says a state economist. Dr. Loren Scott, professor emeritus of economics at LSU,…

The Report: Economic downtown led by services sector

An economist says the state, let alone Shreveport-Bossier, will not recover this year from the massive economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.  The hard numbers were laid out during…

Ronpak Inc. found a successful home in Shreveport-Bossier

Christine Rambo | NLEP As a leading manufacturer of custom-printed paper bags and food wraps, Ronpak Inc. faced an enviable problem in 2010: demand for its food-grade bags from fast…

Despite COVID-19 capital improvements coming to port

Special to BIZ. Magazine 2020 has been a year full of surprises. A pandemic essentially shut down the economy. Then, a hurricane named Laura made her presence known in Northwest…

Specht: Progress is about emerging from ‘The Dip’

In 2007, business and marketing guru Seth Godin wrote a little book titled, “The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick).” In it,…

Johnson: Flexibility leads to economic growth in Bossier

As we all continue the work to make Bossier a great place to live, work, play and learn, we only need to combine our efforts to work together to be…

Guice: COVID-19 has fostered innovation

The COVID-19 pandemic has required innovative work from Louisiana Tech University’s faculty and staff to deliver quality academic programs and co-curricular activities that will enrich those programs while adhering to…

10-2020 BIZ. Magazine e-Edition

The electronic edition of the October 2020 BIZ Magazine in Shreveport-Bossier. This month is the annual BIZ. Shreveport-Bossier Progress edition. https://issuu.com/rbrownbossier/docs/10-2020_biz

Bateman: Hindsight 2020: We have learned so much during the past year

As we enter the final quarter of 2020, it is important to take time to look back over not just the challenges faced this year, but also the accomplishments of…

Meador: Unprecedented year brings unprecedented changes to education

Wow!  What a year this has been.  To borrow a great but over used quote - “It has been the best of times and the worst of times.”   Over…

White: For the economy to progress, north Louisiana needs workers

To stimulate economic development in Northwest Louisiana, we need more residents with documentable workforce skills.  That means a lot more people with education and training beyond a high school diploma. …

Consumer spending habits evolving due to pandemic

Watching, waiting, and even wincing at what could come next have been the common reactions over the last six months as the novel coronavirus swept the world and our nation…

Jeansonne: ‘A season of improvising’ describes Chamber’s year

“Improvise, Adapt, Overcome” is an unofficial slogan of the United States Marine Corps. This line was made popular in the 1986 film Heartbreak Ridge starring Clint Eastwood as Gunnery Sergeant…

Evans: Local tourism industry perseveres in pandemic

This year has been a roller coaster for Shreveport-Bossier’s tourism industry. It started on a high with Mardi Gras, and by mid-March tourism ground to a near halt. Hotels, restaurants,…

Swaine: Work of DDA essential, even during COVID-19

2020 has been a dumpster fire, a ‘zero’ on a scale of one-to-ten, the worst blind date ever.  During the early days of COVID as Governor Edwards told folks to…

Teri Haynes: Eating With People Again

Casual business dining isn’t the same as at home Now, this is progress!  Restaurants may now seat patrons at up to 75% capacity.  This means more business lunches and dinners…

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