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HIGHLAND'S DIVERSE TALENT
“It really did start as a group trying to work on helping to revitalize the neighborhood,” Rich said. “This core group came together to change the perception and push economic development in the Highland neighborhood – they said, ‘Hey, let’s put together this music festival as a gift to the community.

IT’S TIME TO HAVE A CONVERSATION
To our credit we have numerous dreamers, cheerleaders and entrepreneurs who have big plans for Shreveport. Shreveport Commons, sports teams, new businesses and employers, neighborhood revitalization, completion of I-49 North, bicycle and pedestrian lanes, historic preservation, downtown living and The Riverfront/Cross Bayou Corridor.

PAWS IN PARADISE
“Barry Regula, our general manager, has two adopted dogs, Gabby and Elvis, and they are the inspiration for Paws in Paradise. When we realized how many rescues there are in Shreveport-Bossier, many supported out of the pockets of the people that run them, we knew we had to come up with a way to assist,” Josh Robinson, director of marketing, said.

CHANGE COMES TO DOWNTOWN AGAIN
“Once in a Millennium Moon,” a giant mural created by 2,000 people, stands out on two sides of the AT&T building. When lit, the Neon Bridge is colorful and eye-catching, dominating online search image results when the word “Shreveport” is entered..

A BREAKFAST INVITATION FOR FORWARD THINKING
An African proverb reads, “When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” This is the foundation of “Connect” – a Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce initiative to build communication and trust between business, government, non-profit and education leadership in our community.

2016 REVENUE & EXPENDITURE SNAPSHOT
2016 REVENUE & EXPENDITURE SNAPSHOT.

40 UNDER FORTY
Benjamin Rauschenbach, a project manager with BALAR Associates, was named the 2011 Young Professional of the Year at the fifth annual Northwest Louisiana Young Professionals Gala, presented by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and Bossier Chamber of Commerce and The Forum News.

HERE THEY COME!
Traditionally, after Labor Day is when political campaigns shift into high gear, and this election cycle will be no different. So you can get ready to be bombarded by political ads on your television and radio sets.

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First Baptist Bossier’s “Honor Our Heroes Sunday”.

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION?
Manners tell us what to do and what to expect others to do in return. We say “please” and “thank you.” We don’t intentionally embarrass one another, or ask personal, prying questions. We hold a door open for someone, give up our seat in a waiting room for someone who needs it more than we do.

THE SHREVEPORT/CADDO UDC
The Unified Development Code is intended to combine the land development regulations of the city of Shreveport and Caddo Parish into one “simplified” and updated Code of Ordinances along with a new Zoning Map for the MPC’s jurisdictional area -– the city of Shreveport and five miles into the parish from the city limits (“planning area”).

J. PAT BEAIRD INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR AND TOP BUSINESSES of the year
The chamber has chosen to recognize the banking and credit union industry for 2016. To qualify for the award, businesses must represent the principles Beaird promoted: real dollar expansion, community involvement, and the creation of new jobs.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
These are the unforgettable words of Tom Hanks in the movie “Apollo 13.” For those of us old enough to remember, these are more memorable as the real words of Commander James Lovell during the real Apollo 13 mission.

FROM THE PUBLISHER
BNB Systems, a 40-year-old company doing business in Shreveport and Arkansas, has weathered good times and bad and is a testament to the idea that treating your employees and your customers right has its rewards. The business, formerly focused on printing, has adapted to the electronic world and expanded their offerings.

Vintage Design Group
“I think it is easy to overlook the incredible potential Shreveport has and the city leaders who are trying hard to make downtown a great place to live,” said Jason Cram, Vintage Design Group managing partner. “I know we have a great community of people, and I am excited to see revitalization of our downtown and the growth of our area.

Root Burger Co.
“For me, it started with the restaurant just doing a ton of fund-raisers – that’s the best way I like to advertise,” said Grant Nuckolls, Shreveport native and proprietor/local franchisee for the Shreveport and Bossier City locations. “As a result, I’ve met a lot of people in the nonprofit sector, and I’ve been able to give back time as well.

Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway
“Cook Yancey as a firm is involved in the community in which we live and work,” said Cook, Yancey, King, & Galloway President Bernard Johnson. “Individually, our attorneys commit their time and resources to many non-profit, charitable, governmental, professional and civic organizations.

Forte & Tablada
“We doubled the size of the office, but we haven’t lost any of the previous local folks – they are still with us,” said Forte & Tablada Chief Executive Officer Ann Trappey. “We do work for the port, for the city of Shreveport – we’ve done all types of projects.

the forum TOP BUSINESSES of the year
In business for more than 40 years and with offices in Shreveport and Arkansas, BNB Systems offers experience and personalized customer service to customers in the areas of digital printing, direct mail, statement processing, graphics, promotional products and warehouse distribution.

RACE FOR THE CURE
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Susan G. Komen North Louisiana will host its Northwest Louisiana Race for the Cure Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Centurylink Center, kicking off awareness season and working to inspire those affected by the disease.

CHECKLIST FOR WOMEN OVER 50
"The kids are going to college, parents are aging. There may be marriage problems, job challenges. It's definitely a stressful time," said Dr. Jennifer Zreloff of Emory University School of Medicine in an interview with WebMD. "You also find that you can't abuse your body as much as when you were younger.

ST. JUDE’S LOCAL CONNECTION
This clinic, filled with patterned curtains and Disney paintings, is actually part of a large, national entity: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Though located on busy Kings Highway within the LSU Health Shreveport campus, nurse practitioner Diana Townsend said many people don’t realize the St.

HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT
There are some business and working environments that require their employees to vaccinate, and almost every healthcare professional will offer the common knowledge that the most important groups to receive the shot are the young, old and at-risk.

HEALTHY GEEZER
There was a study that found beta blockers may increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke if you are using them to treat high blood pressure alone. If you are taking a beta blocker, discuss it with your doctor. Warning: Don’t stop taking the drug on your own.

TALK OF THE TOWN
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Fully Stacked Bar & Grill
The BaconFest Burger: the burger patty is 65 percent certified Angus beef and 35 percent ground bacon, topped with a fried egg, pepperjack cheese, mayonnaise and more bacon. This is a bacon burger like none other. Did you see where I mentioned there’s actually bacon in.

Stone Forks Restaurant (former Brocato’s)
Tenderloin Filet Mignon. Served with whipped potatoes, sugar snap peas, Stone Forks cream corn, ripe tomatoes and spring onions. The steak was so flavorful and so tender you could cut it with your fork. I repeat, you could cut the steak with your fork. Cajun Mud for dessert.

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Different cultures were represented by the foods served at the event including Greek, Native American, Korean and Chinese. Money raised directly benefits the programs offered by the Multicultural Center of the South..