Tips for Reaching Holiday Shoppers ThisSmall Business Season
x It feels like articles about holiday spending in recent years have all started with the same intro—costs are up, consumers are looking for value. While this year is no different, there are a few parts of the consumer landscape that present a unique set of challenges...
Small Business Owners Voice Their Optimism about AI
Small business owners think AI will benefit their businesses in the long run, according to the latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce quarterly Small Business Index. In fact, many small business owners say they have already experimented with AI and use it...
Greater Shreveport Chamber Announces 2024 ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient
View Event Pictures: https://flickr.com/photos/148343737@N08/albums/72177720321949073 The Greater Shreveport Chamber honors Dr. Wanda Henderson Thomas as the 2024 ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient at our 34th Annual Leadership Award Luncheon,...
AT&T Awarded Nearly $55 Million in BEAD Funding to Deliver FiberInternet Access to More Than 20,000
Upon execution of contract, AT&T Fiber to be expanded in Louisiana as part of $205 million public-private project to deliver high-speed internet and help close the digital divide. x AT&T is proud to announce that it has been selected to expand AT&T Fiber...
PRAL Northwest Chapter Members Honored for Outstanding Work in Public Relations at State and Regiona
Shreveport-Bossier City, La. – Three Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) - Northwest Chapter members were recognized for their outstanding work on campaigns and events in the public relations field at the PRAL State Conference Torche' Awards held in...
Good Advice for Offering Great Deals During Small Business Season
x There are a lot of political pundits who believe the election came down to the economy this year. And while we’re not looking to start any disagreements about whether it went the way it should’ve or not, we can’t discount the importance of the financial strain in...
We need your help sharing the Louisiana Child Care Parent Poll with Louisiana families!
x The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, is administering its annual survey to help understand the child care needs of Louisiana families with children under the age of 5. Questions range from asking...
JA B.O.L.D. Summit for Girls!
x Calling all businesswomen to participate! Here's your chance to be the inspiration you needed as a young woman. Join eighty businesswomen to mentor 240 high school girls at our 2nd annual JA B.O.L.D. Summit for Girls! Spend your day supporting these young women...
How to Run an Effective “12 Days of Deals” for Small Business Season
x While the twelve days of Christmas are traditionally celebrated between December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 5 (the eve of the Epiphany), consumer businesses often celebrate with the “12 Days of Deals” observance where they offer a new deal every day for twelve...
Spotlight on Cross Keys Bank: Serving Shreveport and Bossier City with Integrity and Community Focus
With convenient locations in both Shreveport and Bossier City, Cross Keys Bank has been a trusted financial institution in Louisiana for over a century. Founded in 1902, Cross Keys Bank is dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and businesses through...
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Shreveport, LAOpening New Fast Pace Health Walk-In Clinic
Fast Pace Health is opening a New Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic at 9365 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA on Thursday, December 19, 2024. This convenient Fast Pace Health location will be open seven days a week with extended weekday and weekend hours for current...
Help Support Early Childhood Education with the Refundable School Readiness Tax Credit
The School Readiness Tax Credits are a package of refundable state tax credits designed to support quality child care. Some of these state tax credits are available to businesses and are NOT dependent on whether the business owes state income or corporate...
Help Us Help You!Take Our Business Technology Survey
This 3 QUESTION business technology survey will help your Chamber deliver relevant programming to you in 2025. We know that technology is rapidly changing the business environment, whether it is how you operate internally, how you connect with suppliers and...
4 Ways to Get More Sales this Small Business Season
x It doesn’t matter what kind of business you are in. People need what you make and provide. If you’re fortunate, they’ll consider you when gift-giving this holiday season, but even if you’re not in retail or food/beverage, you can still bring in holiday customers...