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April 2023 Digital Edition
The exclusive electronic version of the April 2023 edition of BIZ. Magazine.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
