A recurring theme among Bossier business leaders is that Bossier is growing and one of those areas seeing growth is rooftops popping up all over the parish. That’s why the November edition of Like a Boss is sitting down with local developer Matt Locke, owner of Locke Homes. Sean Green, host, and publisher of NWLA’s only business publication BIZ., asks …
Bossier is filled with businesses that have decades of history behind them. Formed by family members and carried on as traditions, growing into institutions over time, or meeting needs and evolving with the times — these businesses below have at least 30 years under their belts. Let’s look at what their history and see what secrets they can reveal to …
Bossier City is strongly linked with quality education. From overall A grades for its public schools and a community college dedicated to meeting workforce needs to fostering STEM education for its burgeoning tech industry, it’s no surprise that intelligence is a priority for the city. But is it one of the smartest cities in Louisiana? A new study says, “Yes”. …
Bossier is a city and parish that are growing and evolving constantly. As the area and its leaders seeks to maintain their standard of being forward-thinking and progressive, there are several resources available to promote the area to future, and current, residents. One of these is the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation and its Annual Report. Available for free at …
Valveworks USA is a major economic player in Bossier Parish and regular contributor to the community. The manufacturer and distributor of oil and gas service products is especially committed to growing the labor force at home. In fact, earlier this year, Valveworks expanded its partnership with Bossier Parish Community College by donating $100,000 over a four-year period. The donation will …
Bossier is home to all types of young professionals who are on their way towards or already leading Bossier Parish into the future. To help you get to know the who’s who of tomorrow, let’s meet some of Bossier’s young talent. This month’s Millennial Pro is Heath Buckmaster. She lives in Haughton and works in Bossier City. She is an …
Bossier is home to a slew of young professionals with hopes and dreams to be the next movers and shakers who will become leaders for our community. So it’s time you get to know some of them! This month’s Millennial Pro is Jenny Russell Lazarus. Jenny is a graphic designer in Bossier City. An alumnus of Louisiana Tech University, she …
Bossier is home to many young professionals and as the next movers and shakers who will take up leading our fair city to further prosperity, it’s time you meet some of them! This month’s Millennial Pro is Alex Richardson. He lives and works in Bossier City, is a firm supporter of the arts, and self-proclaimed nerd. Let’s find out more… …
Bossier City was ground zero for a competition that helped increase cyber security readiness. The CSRA Integrated Technology Center was the site for the Cyber Institute Hackathon — a competition between the next generation technology company’s employees. The event served as training for the company’s IT experts to develop innovative solutions for complex, real-world challenges in various forms of technology …
Bossier isn’t just home to a military base, industrial manufacturing, and oil and gas, it’s also home to a burgeoning cyber industry, a downtown undergoing a transformation, and a slew of millennials who either decided to double down on life in their hometown or moved here because they see the vision and opportunity. This month, we’re visiting with Megan Statham, …
