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Louisiana Weighs Eliminating Personal Income Tax for Higher Sales Tax
Louisiana Weighs Eliminating Personal Income Tax for Higher Sales Tax
Louisiana Weighs Eliminating Personal Income Tax for Higher Sales Tax
Governor Bobby Jindal's office is offering a proposal to make Louisiana more competitive for business and residents by eliminating state personal income tax and corporate income tax. However, this proposal would mean a sales tax hike from the current 4% state sales tax to 7% to make up the difference in revenue.
2012 Minority Business Opportunity Award Nominees Revealed
2012 Minority Business Opportunity Award Nominees Revealed
2012 Minority Business Opportunity Award Nominees Revealed
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 consistentl
Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Honors Local Business Leaders
Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Honors Local Business Leaders
Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Honors Local Business Leaders
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 ...
State’s Ranking Improves
State’s Ranking Improves
State’s Ranking Improves
"Chief Executive" magazine has just released its 2011 "Best and Worst States for Business" ranking. And, this year, Louisiana checks in at #27.