In 2021, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce is working to provide you with the most relevant information to help guide your business. Each week, our emails will focus on different aspects of our business community as well as our community as a whole. For the fourth Tuesday of each month, you will get to see all of the businesses who have newly joined the Chamber as well as read great stories from our members.
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Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce!
Tropical Smoothie
Terry Myers
3107 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: (318) 562-1936
Website: www.facebook.com/tscBossierCity
Business Category: Restaurant
Coldwell Banker Gosslee - House Hunters
Danielle Gosslee
8805 Line Ave., Ste. 100
Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: (318) 218-2606
Website: DanielleGosslee.CBGosslee.com
Business Category: Realtor
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CE delivers multi-million-dollar impact in 2020
While 2020 was a challenging year for everyone, the Collaborative Environment (CE), an Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) partner, persevered to deliver results with a multi-million-dollar impact.
This Air Force partnership, while a recent development, is producing results on par with similar existing organizations that have a significant amount of experience. Air Force Global Strike Command has placed a premium on innovation and is leading the way in the Air Force setting the example for technology transfer and transition.
CE is an agile team of talented employees within the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC).
Since 2017, the CE has been performing analysis, education, innovation, and collaboration to help meet AFGSC challenges spending $20 million in a variety of industry sectors, with most of those dollars invested locally. Craig Spohn, CIC president and executive director, noted the ability to provide a space that fosters collaborations between local and visiting industry, academic and government officials in state-of-the-art facilities is extremely valuable.
“The delivery of 133 collaborative events hosting more than 5,000 attendees with a total local economic impact of $2.3 million speaks to this,” he said.
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First Guaranty Bank named Best Small Bank in US
“This is a totally unexpected and overwhelming honor. It is tribute to each and every one of our First Guaranty Bank members and to our dedication and determination to be a true community bank providing the best service possible to our communities and customers. This is the goal of all us from the Board of Directors throughout the entire Bank,” Alton Lewis, President and CEO of First Guaranty Bank said.
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Bossier students place nationally in cybersecurity competition
Three Bossier Parish high school students placed in the top five in the prestigious National Governors Association (NGA) Cyber Competition, garnering praise from Louisiana’s governor and technology for themselves and their classrooms.
Liam Denehan from Airline High School took third place honors; Ramie Kasabali from Bossier Parish School for Technology and Innovative Learning (BPSTIL) placed fourth; and Sean Bell, who also attends BPSTIL, claimed fifth place.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards acknowledged Bossier Schools’ winners during his keynote address at the virtual National Governors Association Cyber Summit. Denehan, Kasabali and Bell will also win a cyber:bot.
Their teachers will receive resources for the classroom as well.
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Risen Rock gearing up for big 2021
Risen Rock continues its mission to promote the fastest growing international sport to our community, and to support community needs through missions and service projects through our Staff and our Kid's Camps.
Risen Rock had an awesome turn out for the annual Boulderfest Competition on Nov. 21, which drew climbers from Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas to this fun local event. During the holidays, they partnered with Proverbs 31:20 ministries to host a Risen Rock Family Blessing, giving a single mom of four children with over $1,000 worth of presents, gift cards and Christmas dinner for the family.
Risen Rock has some exciting events coming up in 2021 including, Ropes Competition in Top and Lead Rope and Speed, outdoor climbing retreat, developing climbing competition teams, Rock Rally 4 Hope, and so much more!
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Opportunities for Members
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Save your Thursdays for the Chamber
Each month, we have slated a schedule of events so you can plan your week!
Monthly, we will offer virtually*:
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1st Thursdays - Chamber Chat with military leadership, elected officials and business leaders
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2nd Thursdays - Doing Business Seminars to help you succeed in business
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3rd Thursdays - Networking to grow your address book
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4th Thursdays - Public Policy Webinar focused on policy topics.
*Get full event details in our weekly enewsletters!
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Butler Snow hosts webinar on the pandemic workplace
With COVID vaccines now available, but the pandemic very much still in the picture, and a new federal administration about to get underway, employers are facing a particularly challenging state to 2021. This session will bring employers up to speed on the latest developments with respect to managing the pandemic to post-pandemic workplace, including addressing the following issues:
- Pros, cons, and legal limits of mandatory vaccination policies
- Managing employee leave and attendance during the pandemic, including an update on the FFCRA and other leave laws
- Quarantine protocols update
- Managing workplace accommodations
- Managing temporary and permanent telework arrangements
The webinar is Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m.
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