The spirit of entrepreneurship conjures images of pioneers, trailblazers and solo acts. However, entrepreneurs, like others, thrive in collaborative relationships. Many entrepreneurs in northwest Louisiana have found they do not have to walk alone.

For instance, “gender identity” refers to an individual’s sense of self and gender, whereas, “transgender” refers to individuals whose birth gender is opposite of the gender with which they identify. Also, “gender nonconforming/variant/diverse” refers to individuals who do not conform to a gender role within the social norm (i.

The growth and progress within Bossier Parish and Bossier City have been unprecedented over the last couple of decades. Since the year 2000, the population within Bossier Parish has increased by over 30 percent. Additional residents require additional services such as transportation access, schools, public safety and quality of life enhancements.