Why It’s Important to Buy Local First
When you shop local, you do far more than get the items that you want quickly and conveniently. Buying local actually stimulates the economy in our community, helps benefit local schools and charities — and it even helps the environment.Take a look at some of the many...
A Guide to Ending Conversations Strategically
A Guide to Ending Conversations Strategically Every so often, we might encounter people who continuously talk without allowing the other person any input. If you encounter this during a busy workday where you're struggling to meet your work quota, dealing with...
NATO Forum: Business, Goverment Discuss Making World Safer
For the first time in the 75-year history of NATO, an alliance-endorsed working conference of business executives, defense officials, and NATO leaders gathered to seek solutions to a safer world.At the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, hosted by the U.S....
How the U.S. Chamber Is Supporting Pro-Growth Champions in 2024
The political focus of the U.S. Chamber is to support a policy environment that promotes innovation, economic growth, and the jobs American families rely on. We cannot achieve that without the support of elected officials who advance and defend the free enterprise...
Prospective Lawmakers Discuss Policy Issues at Free Enterprise Forum
The U.S. Chamber event brought together congressional candidates to provide an outlook for the legislative battles looming in the 119th Congress.In January 2025, the 119th Congress will be sworn-in with several looming policy challenges on the horizon. To provide an...
Has Your Small Business Applied for the CO—100 and All the Perks?
Ten businesses will receive $2,000, and America's Top Small Business of the Year will be awarded $25,000. All small businesses that make the list will receive brand exposure, exclusive access to top experts, and VIP perks. Apply today!The U.S. Chamber and CO—,...
See the Policymakers and Leaders Who Meet with the Chamber
Policymakers, business leaders, and top officials meet with the Chamber every year to discuss issues and champion pro-business priorities.As the world's largest business organization, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce connects a diverse membership, from small businesses...
Chamber Poll: Voters Say Taxes Are Too High
In December 2017, Congress passed the landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the most comprehensive tax reform legislation since 1986. The TCJA significantly reduced and simplified the federal income tax burden for American families and workers and modernized the...
Turn Conference Insights into Actionable Strategies
Capture and Organize Key TakeawaysAt good conferences, there’s rarely a shortage of ideas. In fact, you likely come away from attending one with a million ideas in your head.But then life happens. Someone has a crisis or there’s a fire to put out, and suddenly you’re...
Calling America’s Top 100 Small Businesses: Apply Today for Recognition!
Why the U.S. Chamber Honors America's Top 100 Small BusinessesThe U.S. Chamber and CO—, the Chamber’s award-winning digital resource center for small businesses, are proud to celebrate and recognize the very best in American small business.We have expanded our...
More About The Chamber
GREATER SHREVEPORT CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ INITIATIVENAMES 40 UNDER FORTY CLASS OF 2024
The Young Professionals Initiative of Northwest Louisiana, a program of the Greater Shreveport Chamber, is pleased to announce the 40 Under Forty Class of 2024. "We are thrilled to reveal this year's prestigious Forty Under 40 class. This remarkable group...
Water Day this Weekend in Caddo Common Park!
x Buckle up your water wings and get ready for a splashing good time at Caddo Common Park on Saturday, August 24 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM! The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is thrilled to announce our first-ever Water Day in Caddo Common Park, a fun-filled afternoon...
Why We Must Grow the Economy by at Least 3% – and How to Do It
Today, many Americans feel the burden of rising prices, homeownership seems increasingly out of reach, and they see growing government debt and deficits. They don't view the economy as working for them.America needs to make economic growth a national...
How to Answer That First Interview Question: “Tell Me About Yourself”
How to Answer That First Interview Question: "Tell Me About Yourself"The common interview question, "Tell me about yourself" feels like it should be easy to answer. You're the expert on yourself, after all. But all too often, this question, though intended to be a...