by Carole Bennett | Feb 6, 2023 | Blog, News
Porter’s Industrial, based in Bossier City, Louisiana, has been a trusted name in uniform apparel, facility management service products, and linens for decades. As a third-generation, family-owned business, Porter’s Industrial carries forward a proud legacy of...
by Carole Bennett | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, News
Is it just us or does Black Friday seem to have withered on the vine? Years ago, people would run out to get their newspapers on Thanksgiving to peruse the deals and map out their shopping plans. This year, holiday deals began in October and thus they’ve lost some of...
by Carole Bennett | Nov 4, 2022 | News
Louisiana Association For Business & Industry Names Greater Shreveport Chamber Economic Development Partner Of The Year As part of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) recent announcement of its 2022 Free Enterprise Award winners, we’re...
by Carole Bennett | Nov 3, 2022 | Blog, News
Why Shop Small for the Holidays? Small businesses add flavor to our area. There is a sense of adventure when you explore a small business. You never know what beauties you’ll uncover or what scrumptiousness awaits. Sadly, that’s also why a lot of people choose to...
by Carole Bennett | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, News
It’s Small Business Season! From October 31 – December 31st, we’re celebrating Small Business Season™. The chamber is encouraging every person of our community to support friends and neighbors by shopping, dining, and exploring our small businesses. Small Businesses...
by Carole Bennett | Oct 12, 2022 | Blog, News
An essential skill for any entrepreneur is the ability to create meaningful connections via networking, also called network development. Creating connections with customers both old and new is important but creating a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners...