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GREATER SHREVEPORT CHAMBER 2022 MINORITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AWARDS HONOREES The Business Development Connection (BDC) of the Greater Shreveport Chamber honored outstanding business owners and professionals who are making a difference in our community at the Minority Business Opportunity Awards (MBOA) Dinner, presented by Willis-Knighton Health System.
RED MASS CELEBRATION On May 6, 2022, the annual Red Mass sponsored by the Diocese of Shreveport and the Shreveport Red Mass Society, Lawrence W. Pettiette, Jr. Chairman, took place at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Shreveport. The honoree was the LSU Health Science Center Covid-19 Strike Teams under the direction of John A. Vanchiere, MD, PhD. These individuals have worked tirelessly alongside community partners since March of 2020 to administer almost six hundred fifty thousand (650,000) Covid-19 tests across North Louisiana including eighty-nine (89) nursing homes, achieving one of the lowest infection rates in congregate settings in the United States. BOSSIER CHAMBER NAMES 2022 COMMUNITY HEROES The Bossier Chamber held its inaugural Salute to Community Heroes event on May 12 at Margaritaville Resort Casino. The event, presented by sponsor Willis-Knighton Health System, recognized 19 nominees and named four Community Heroes. The Salute to Community Heroes event was designed to not only continue the tradition the Bossier Chamber has of recognizing our military and first-responders for their great work day-in and day-out, but to also recognize those in other sectors who do work daily to make the lives of those in our community better. The 2022 Community Heroes, awarded by sponsor RoseNeath Funeral Homes, are: NON-PROFIT/COMMUNITY SERVICE CATEGORY: Vita Riner of 318 Latino for her work in building up the cultural and business activities of the local Hispanic population. EDUCATION CATEGORY: Dr. Shelly Barrett, Regional Coordinator, NWLA Transportation Safety Coalition, for her work to educate the public and convene groups to work to keep our roads safe. HEALTHCARE CATEGORY: Dr. Randy Davis and Dr. Justin Moore, CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System, for their work to manage ER staff as well as emergencies. MILITARY SUPPORT/LAW ENFORCEMENT CATEGORY: Sgt. Erin Talley for her work with the Internet Crimes Against Children taskforce as well as Hostage Negotiations and overseeing and training detectives for the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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Emerging Business of the Year Honorees • GEAUX 4 GREEN LLC - Frank Gipson • MRJ Homes - Marie Jones Small Business Owner of the Year Honorees • Shemika Caldwell-Owens – Jericho Staffing, LLC • Latronia Durham – Durham Transport Express • Vanette L. Harris – VH Barber & Styling Academy • Brent Latin – Young Professionals Entertainment • Sarah Lowder - Lowder Baking Company, LLC • LaToria Stewart - The Ultimate Financial Boutique • Donesa Walker - The Brain Train LLC dba LearningRx of Shreveport-Bossier Top Business Professional of the Year Honorees • Darrin Dixon - Southern University at Shreveport • John Green, Jr. – Ochsner LSU Health System • Quantine Sudds Myles - Griggs Enterprise, Incorporated/McDonald’s • Shilpan Patel - Papa Johns • Cheredith Dianna Rhone - The City of Shreveport – SPAR Non-Profit Professional of the Year Honorees • Toccara Huckaby - Volunteers of America North Louisiana • RJ Johnson – PFH, INC./Red River Education & Empowerment Foundation • Lynn A. Stevens - Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana ARTBREAK 2022 ArtBreak was held May 13-15 at the Shreveport Convention Center. The free, hands-on family event is produced by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and Caddo Parish Public Schools. The ArtBreak Festival provides the entire region the opportunity to witness first-hand the results of quality Fine Arts instruction and Arts in Education programming. Through the combined efforts of school administrators, teachers, artists, our generous sponsors, and hundreds of community volunteers, we continue to grow and provide educational and creative opportunities at ArtBreak.
