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Redistricting = Representation Redistricting only happens every 10 years. This is your opportunity to let your voice be heard. Take it! I want you to know how vitally important it is for all of you to be engaged with the ongoing redistricting process in the state of Louisiana. This statewide process, which happens every 10…

Infrastructure goes beyond roads and bridges Infrastructure is a pretty all-encompassing word.   We talk about it all of the time and much of the time we mean roadways and bridges. But infrastructure digs deeper – broadband, utilities and now the words “clean energy.”    At a local and state level, we’ve focused on large projects that need some work –…

Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban. Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral…

Board member, VP complete community development program 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 of Central Arkansas. CONWAY, Ark. –  Jessica Hemingway, Vice President of…

Multiple bills set to head to Oct. ballot 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 both chambers in time for the…

Northwest Louisiana project will create over 1,000 new full-time jobs 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 Certified Site in north Shreveport. Located in the Hunter Industrial Park. (SHREVEPORT, LA)…

Small business health improves but majority see long path to normal 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 see the distribution of coronavirus vaccines as a positive step for the business…

Save your Thursdays for the Bossier Chamber 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 Business in the New Economy –…

Candidates talk to Bossier Chamber membership 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 candidates to talk directly to our members…