Tag: business

What new OT rules mean to Louisiana businesses

The federal government has changed the rules over who gets overtime pay. That’s put Louisiana’s small businesses in a tricky spot. On Jan. 1,...

Jewelry store serving Shreveport for 35-plus years closing

Growing up, Stephen Miller was fascinated by rocks. “I collected rocks and always thought I’d be a geologist or at least be involved in...

Governor, officials join to formally announce Fibrebond is staying in Minden

Will Phillips | Minden Press-Herald MINDEN — Thursday morning, the employees of Fibrebond Corporation, government representatives, members of the community, and Louisiana Governor John Bel...

BBB study examines risk from business email compromise scams

An in-depth investigative study by Better Business Bureau (BBB) finds that business email compromise scams are skyrocketing in frequency and have cost businesses and...

Shreveport Chamber honors HMV as Industry of the Year, names Top...

The Greater Shreveport Chamber honored Heard, McElroy, & Vestal, LLC. (HMV) as the Industry of the Year recipient at the annual J. Pat Beaird...

Agreement reached to keep Fibrebond in Minden

BATON ROUGE — Thursday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Fibrebond will retain its operations in Minden in Webster Parish. The State of Louisiana will provide...

Mid South Extrusion announces expansion in Monroe

BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards and Mid South Extrusion President Ron Mason announced Tuesday the company will invest $4.5 million to add a...

From fat & sick to the hustle of healthy

Minden couple turns health journey into business venture to help others David and Tina Specht were sick and tired. Suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, high...

Louisiana named Top 10 Business State for ninth consecutive year

BATON ROUGE — Area Development ranked Louisiana No. 8 in the magazine’s annual Top States for Doing Business report, with the state earning a Top 10...

Junior Achievement of North Louisiana announces 2019 Business Hall of Fame...

Many of the areas’ finest business leaders gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 27 for the announcement of the 2019 Junior Achievement of North Louisiana Business...