Posts by jessica@bossierchamber.com

Save the Date: Redistricting meeting Oct. 21 Redistricting = Representation October 19, 2021 Redistricting only happens every 10 years. This is your opportunity to let your voice be heard. Take it! From Bossier Chamber President Lisa Johnson I want you to know how vitally important it is for all of you to be engaged with…

It’s time to talk about infrastructure Infrastructure goes beyond roads and bridges August 20, 2021 Join us as we talk all things Infrastructure on our September Chamber Chat with Ed Mortimer, Vice President, Transportation Infrastructure, for the United States Chamber of Commerce. REGISTER HERE: September 2, 10 a.m., via Zoom Infrastructure is a pretty all-encompassing word.   We talk about…

Resources for businesses with veterans in the workplace Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan August 17, 2021 Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban. You are not alone. Veterans may question the meaning of their…

Bossier Chamber representatives graduate from Community Development Institute Board member, VP complete community development program August 11, 2021 Jessica Hemingway, Vice President of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, and Charley Kingery, Bossier Chamber Board Member and Sr. Business Development Manager graduated on Aug. 6, 2021 from Community Development Institute – Central (CDI) at the University…

Louisiana Legislative Wrapup Multiple bills set to head to Oct. ballot June 15, 2021 The wheeling and dealing and cheerleading and screaming have ended, thanks to a sine die from both chambers in time for the regular session deadline. The wheeling and dealing and cheerleading and screaming have ended, thanks to a sine die from…

Gov. Edwards announces new Amazon robotics facility in Shreveport Northwest Louisiana project will create over 1,000 new full-time jobs May 11, 2021 On Friday, May 7, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Amazon announced the company’s first robotics fulfillment center in Louisiana, with over 1,000 jobs and a $200 million capital investment coming to an LED…

U.S. Chamber Small Business Index reveals small business health improving Small business health improves but majority see long path to normal April 13, 2021 Most small businesses see their own business health as good despite seeing a worsening economy according to the latest MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. A majority also…

#ThursDATEs for April Save your Thursdays for the Bossier Chamber March 31, 2021 Each month, we have slated a schedule of events so you can plan your week! April’s Virtual ThursDATEs: April 1: Meet the Chamber – Hear from us on the great benefits of being a Chamber member, including NEW BENEFITS! April 8, 10 a.m.: Doing…

2021 Municipal Candidate Interviews Candidates talk to Bossier Chamber membership March 31, 2021 The Bossier Chamber of Commerce invited the Bossier City Mayoral and City Council candidates to talk directly to our members in a Candidate Meet and Greet on Feb. 22. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce invited the Bossier City Mayoral and City Council…