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Subtitle Bossier Schools received its 2021-22 report card today from the Louisiana Department of Education, the first official performance scores that reflect school letter grades since the pandemic, and it shows students throughout the district are making great strides and tremendous growth. As a result, the state ranked Bossier Schools as the seventh leading district…

Participation in the state’s veteran and Gold Star spouse entrepreneur programs grows as Veterans Day approaches BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards has officially recognized Nov. 7-11 as Veterans Small Business Week in Louisiana, honoring veterans who continue to demonstrate their commitment to public service through business ownership and job creation. The governor’s…

#InnovationNorthLA The Bossier Chamber and Bossier Innovates Foundation has launched its sixth Innovation North LA week of innovation today, November 7 at the Cyber Innovation Center. This two-week event, presented by Meta and supporting sponsor Southwestern Energy, showcases how our region – North Louisiana – is moving the needle on innovation. “Our region is full…

Learn how to protect you and your company from the top cybersecurity threats with these helpful tips. Christopher D. Roberti Senior Vice President for Cyber, Intelligence, and Supply Chain Security Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Cyberattacks can be catastrophic for businesses and individuals, crippling essential services and causing breaches of confidential business and personal information.…

Community asked to give input Governments and other notable organizations across the area are working together to develop a 10-year community master plan and brand identity. The public is invited to participate in this notable project by providing feedback and perspective. SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, LA- In a historic partnership, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (SBCTB), together…

4 leaders further education on building community Four Bossier Chamber representatives recently took part in Community Development Institute – Central (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. Jessica Hemingway, PCED, Vice President of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, and Charley Kingery, Bossier Chamber Board Member and Sr. Business Development Manager at Weiland Corporation, recently completed…

Gather donations to support our schools It’s back-to-school time and the Chamber is helping Bossier Parish Schools gather needed supplies to fill in the gaps! BOSSIER CITY – The Bossier Chamber of Commerce, along with partners Advocate Advertising and Grind Engineering Labs, are hosting a Pack the Bus event to benefit Bossier Parish Schools on…

Groundbreaking indicates a significant investment in north part of the parish State officials, economic development leaders and local collaborators celebrate jobs creation, economic activity and international investment with new NWLA facility Plain Dealing, LA – Gov. John Bel Edwards, Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Don Pierson, Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation (GBEDF) and a host…

Region’s FIRST program for recognizing businesses who champion our military The Bossier Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce their much-anticipated Military Community Champion program. This program seeks to promote our businesses, schools and organizations that have made the commitment to intentionally provide support for our military connected individuals. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce, along…

Inaugural events honors those who make a difference everyday NEW Chamber event: Salute to Community Heroes honors four individuals who go above and beyond quietly, every day. The Bossier Chamber held its inaugural Salute to Community Heroes event on Thursday, May 12 at Margaritaville Resort Casino. The event, presented by sponsor Willis-Knighton Health System, recognized…