Business

New small business developer on board in Shreveport

Kate Archer Kent — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:34:26 +0000

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center tapped south Louisiana economic developer Mike Tomlinson to head its office at LSU Shreveport. Tomlinson takes over after nearly a year's vacancy in the post.

Shreveport group fitness studio prepares for January bump

Kate Archer Kent — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:16:48 +0000

Fitness studio owner Patrick Mosley sees many new faces at his cardio classes in January, but sticking with a fitness regime proves difficult. He sends texts and Facebook messages to check in with clients.

LSU Ag Center: Growing Christmas trees can be lucrative

Kate Archer Kent — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:55:50 +0000

The LSU Ag Center says the Christmas tree growing business is nearly recession proof, and there still may be room for a few more growers. Louisiana currently has 52 growers.

Community input solicited for I-49 inner city connector

Kate Archer Kent — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:48:51 +0000

Shreveport residents are urged to attend one of several community planning meetings this week on a proposed Interstate 49 inner city connector.

McDonald: Local hardware stores have faded away

Archie McDonald, Ph.D. — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:35:00 +0000

Commentator Archie McDonald pines for the local hardware store where he could count out and purchase 13 screws.