by Ginger Collier | Dec 24, 2020 | Economic Recovery, Latest News
Up next … the New Year! The coming of a new year usually brings hope, optimism and a chance to start fresh. This year it’s no different however; it’s also brings with it the next new normal. Change is also a main theme whenever a new year approaches and it’s safe to...
by Ginger Collier | Nov 20, 2020 | Buy Bossier, Coronavirus, Economic Recovery, Latest News, Northwest Louisiana
The Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation (GBEDF) is encouraging local shoppers to “Buy Bossier” this holiday season. The GBEDF has created a website to showcase the relevant data related to our retail sector in order to engage locals in ways they can...
by Ginger Collier | Nov 11, 2020 | Consumer Confidence, Economic Development, Economic Recovery, Latest News, Policy, Workforce Development
Earlier this week the GBEDF had the opportunity to join with Louisiana State University – Shreveport, Bossier Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce to host a virtual economic update with the Dallas Federal Reserve President and CEO,...
by Ginger Collier | Sep 21, 2020 | Consumer Confidence, Coronavirus, Economic Recovery, Latest News
Watching, waiting, and even wincing at what could come next have been the common reactions over the last six months as the novel coronavirus swept the world and our nation by storm. As shutdowns, regulations and mandates were imposed in the name of public safety many,...
by Ginger Collier | Mar 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Latest News, Northwest Louisiana, Policy
How many of us in the business community would have ever imagined that wrapping up the first quarter of 2020 would entail adjusting to a new, and hopefully very temporary normal? For me, this new normal has been felt not only on a professional level, but personal...
by Ginger Collier | Nov 25, 2019 | Economic Development, Economic Indicators, Growth and Development, Latest News
The Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation (GBEDF) is launching a campaign this holiday season in order to educate the public on the impact of the local retail sector. “Buy Bossier” will encourage shoppers to purchase local, specifically in Bossier Parish,...