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2012 Minority Business Opportunity Award Nominees Revealed

Anne Moore — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:03:37 +0000

The Business Development Connection of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is honoring outstanding business owners and businesses at the Minority Business Awards Luncheon. Annually, the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Small Business Owner of the Year Award, the Emerging Business of the Year Award, and the Business of the Year Award are presented to individuals or businesses that consistently exemplify the highest standard of professional excellence and service to the community

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Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Honors Local Business Leaders

Angela Thomas — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:22:07 +0000

The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of the J. Pat Beaird Memorial Industry of the Year and Forum Small Businesses of the Year honorees. The Industry of the Year Award recognizes a corporate entity from the Greater Shreveort area for its outstanding business achievements. This year, that goes to Tango Transport, [...]

Panola College President Named 2011 Educator of the Year

Angela Thomas — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:27:32 +0000

Panola College President Gregory Powell has been named Educator of the Year for 2011 by the Coordinating and Development Corporation. The Corporation serves the economic, community, workforce and business development needs of ten parishes in Northwest Louisiana, eight counties in Northeast Texas and four counties in Southwest Arkansas

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LMA Gives Top Honors to Bossier City

Angela Thomas — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:32:16 +0000

The Louisiana Municipal Association has presented its most prestigious award to the City of Bossier City for its outstanding work in developing and contructing the city’s two alternative fueling stations. Mayor Lorenz Walker was presented with the LMA’s Community Achievement Award at the association’s annual convention banquet this past weekend at the Shreveport Convention Center. [...]

Big Honor for Shreveport's Mayor

Angela Thomas — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:58:18 +0000

A prestigious award for Shreveport's mayor. Tomorrow, Mayor Cedric Glover will receive the Seven Seals Award from Employer Support of Guard and Reserve, to formally recognize his role as an advocate for relevant initiatives related to guard and reserve employees

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Rescuers And Healthcare Providers To Be Honored For Heroic Actions

James Stanley — Thu, 05 May 2011 05:51:55 +0000

Fire Chief Brian Crawford proudly announced that members of the Shreveport Fire Department along with Shreveport Police Officers and LSU Health Science Center Trauma Center will be the recipients of the prestigious "Hero Awards" during an "Evening of Heroes" celebration at the Shreveport Convention Center.

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Academy Awards Red Carpet [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:13:27 +0000

The stars hit the red carpet for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, including nominees Natalie Portman, Melissa Leo, Michelle Williams, Christian Bale, Jesse Eisenberg, plus co-host Anne Hathaway.

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Golden Globes Red Carpet Photos [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:58:26 +0000

Like the cooler best friend of the Oscars, the Golden Globes usually turn out to be a bit more sassy. Sure, lots of honors and speeches happen during the telecast (some award winners are listed below) but really, we just want the red carpet. Right? Here are some highlights!

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Hollywood Responds to Ricky Gervais' Offensive Golden Globes Jokes [VIDEO]

gonzo — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:57:31 +0000

Ricky Gervais certainly shook things up as host of last year's Golden Globes, taking unapologetic comedic swipes at stars and the entertainment industry. But at this year's ceremony, Gervais took his insult comedy even further and the audience was not amused. The celebrity targets balked at his humor and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, organizers of the Globes, are hinting that the British comic won't be back in 2012.

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