BPCC defies trends, announces significant enrollment increase Despite reports of college enrollment struggles at the national and state levels, Bossier Parish Community College has reported a significant increase in students…
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BRF opens state-of-the-art molecular imaging center In July, BRF positioned Shreveport as a leader in molecular imaging with the opening of its new $19.5 million, 23,000 square foot Center for…
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Healthcare Corridor to get $27M upgrade Shreveport’s Healthcare Corridor will get a major upgrade thanks to a $22M grant. The investment will go towards major improvements to public transit and…
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Top Stories: Business and Industry 2
Noted economist calls CIC, Cyber Research Park ‘economic gem’ for NWLA The Cyber Innovation Center (CIC), the anchor of the National Cyber Research Park (NCRP), is fulfilling its promise to…
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Economist shares promising outlook for NWLA’s economy The Shreveport-Bossier area was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is making a strong recovery. Economist Dr. Loren Scott presented an…
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Top Story: $110M sawmill brings 500 jobs to Plain Dealing
Gov. John Bel Edwards, Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Don Pierson, Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation (GBEDF) and a host of regional and local collaborators joined Teal Jones Group leaders…
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Ralla: Make your mammogram happen!
One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and the reality is when diagnosed early it is treatable and curable. Every 74 seconds, somewhere in the…
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Smith: ‘On the Cusp’ podcast to profile positives of area
It’s no secret that podcasts are popular right now. There is such a variety of topics and speakers to choose from, and beginning October 5, the latest local podcast, On…
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Guice: Tech Online offers flat-rate tuition for nationally recognized online programs
Higher education offers transformational opportunities for students to improve their lives, but what if they can’t enroll on campus? Universities around the country continue to see students who are place-bound,…
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Clark: Louisiana’s historic investment in higher education
During this past legislative session, the Louisiana Governor and Legislature were able to pass historic financial support for education across our state. The $159.2 million increase in funding for higher…
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Spohn: CIC is securing our future today
For the past 14 years, Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) has been the catalyst for growth right here in our region. CIC and its partners are blessed to continue this endeavor…
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Specht: 40 Under Forty class equals Progress
This edition is our yearly economic wrap up called NWLA Progress. This yearly snapshot promotes the best news and messages across northwest Louisiana’s economy, business and industry, higher education, infrastructure,…
E-Edition
The exclusive electronic version of the October 2022 BIZ. Magazine, our annual Progress edition.