Shreveport Chamber Annual Meeting

More than 400 business professionals attended the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting Jan. 29 at East Ridge Country Club. Local businessman Ivan Smith was honored at the event for his work in the community.

Bossier Chamber Annual Gala

Jimmy Hall and BHP Billiton were big winners of the night at the Bossier Chamber Annual Gala Jan. 27 at the Horseshoe Riverdome. Hall, of the city of Bossier City, was honored as Business Person of the Year and BHP Billiton was named Business of the Year. Red River Pump Specialists was recognized as Small Business of the Year. Catherine Vanderberry

was named Diplomat of the Year. Valveworks USA was named Public Policy Partner of the Year. Hilton Shreveport was named Military Supporter of the Year. The Golden Pinneapple Award went to Renee Procell of Silver Star. Community Partner of the Year was Freedom Fields and Virginia College was named “You Made it Happen Chamber Partner of the Year.”