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May 2023 Digital Edition

The exclusive electronic version of the May 2023 edition of BIZ. Magazine.

Specht: A month of good news for jobs

After several years of a holding pattern, thanks to the COVID pandemic, it's easy to see that northwest Louisiana has been making strides in...

Johnson: How you can create a cleaner, sustainable future

We all know litter is a problem in our region. So, let’s work together to fix it. I’m partnering with Keep Louisiana Beautiful this year...

Port of Caddo-Bossier waterline opportunity for new tenants, jobs

The Port of Caddo-Bossier will soon begin the bid process for a new $35 million waterline that will bring millions of gallons of water...

Jimmie Davis Bridge project progresses with contract award to James Construction Group

The long awaited progress to replace the Jimmie Davis Bridge made progress Tuesday, April 11 with the construction contract awarded to the James Construction...

New study ranks Louisiana as fastest growing job opportunities

New research has revealed the states with the most job opportunities in the USA, with Louisiana having the most opportunities.  The study, conducted by job...

NSU signs transfer agreement with LCTCS

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System signed an agreement that will allow students who earn specific associate...

Rep. Nelson suspends proposal to eliminate the state income tax

R ep. Richard Nelson suspended his proposal to eliminate the state income tax after discussing it with skeptical lawmakers at a House Ways and Means...

Louisiana Economic performance ranks last in the nation

Louisiana’s economic performance between 2011 and 2021 ranked dead last in the nation in the 16th edition of the Rich States, Poor States analysis. The...

Old GM facility gets new lease on life

Industrial Realty Group, LLC (IRG), one of the largest industrial real estate developers in the nation, announced that thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, Inc, a...