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People in Business 25A SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1999 THE Real estate trends and economic BUSINESS growth to be focus of conference The Shreveport-Bossier City area has recently been recognized as one of Louisiana's economic growth If you go Susan T. Beal about opportunities to grow professionally and personally are invited. Reservations are needed. Info: AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION BOSSIER CHAPTER: 6:30 p.m. at the Officers' Club, Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City.

Featuring a monthly meeting with speaker Gina White, "Aromatherapy and Massage." RETIREMENT SEMINAR: 6:306:30 p.m. at A.G. Edwards Sons 8555 Fern Ave. Featuring financial consultant Lea Beaty Stroud, J.D., discussing 401(K) rollovers, Social Security, Roth and traditional IRAs, tax laws, investments and other topics of interest to persons planning for retirement. Admission is free, but reservations are needed.

Info: Tonya Jones at 798-9800. What: The Commercial Investment Division of the Shreveport-Bossier Boarcl of Realtors is joining LSUS to present the 1999 Real Estate Trends Conference. When: Friday, 8 a.m. to noon Where: LSUS University Center Auditorium Contact: Call 797 5141 or 797-0054 for the agenda and conference registration information. areas, ajong with New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Of course, Shreveport residents have known for some time that this area's economy is a growing concern. The most visible evidence of our economic growth is real estate development on both sides of the Red J. Memorial Library, Eaves Room, 424 Texas St. Featuring a job fair for positions at the new Wallette Branch of the library that will open in early December. Applications will be I accepted and preliminary interviews will be held for five part-time positions.

Info: 2264789. SHREVEPORTBOSSIER AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POWER LUNCHEON: noon at the Holiday Inn. 102 Lake St Featuring guest speaker Dr. Steve Favors, president of Grambling State University. Admission is $8, S3AACC-members; $11, non-members.

The public is invited, but RSVP is needed; Info: 4246254. INSURANCE WOMEN OF fe SHREVEPORTBOSSIER: 5:30 p.m. at Ralph Kacoo's Restaurant, 1700 Old Mmden Road, Bossier City. Featuring a regular business meeting with presentation of the Police and Fire Department Personnel Awards. Admission is $15 per person, inclusive.

Reservations are needed. Info: 7954523. INVESTMENT CLASS: p.m. aj Centenary College, 2911 Centenary Blvd. Featuring a four-week class taught by Edward Jones investment representative Darryl Fleming that will cover stocks, mutual funds, annuities, bond, retirement plans and other topics.

Admission is $10, including all materials. Info: 219-1436. Special to the Times fering continuing professional education for real estate practitioners, and providing outreach services to the community. There is no doubt that the demand for area real estate, for both commercial and residential development, is becoming more competitive all the time. In keeping with its mission of education and outreach, the CID has joined with LSUS to present the 1999 Real Estate Trends Conference Friday in the LSUS University Center Auditorium.

The 1999 Real Estate Trends Conference will present real estate trend data in an economic development setting. Hie program includes a panel of local real estate professionals discussing market trends and forecast for multifamily, office, retail, warehouseindustrial, and single family properties. The program also includes state and local economic forecasts, area transportation planning techniques and forecasts, and health care trends that will affect real estate development The CID intends to make the Real Estate Trends conference an annual event that will provide a forum for the ever-increasing demands for area real estate. This conference provides an opportunity for area residents and business people to gain a better understanding of how and why our residential and commercial real estate development has been happening, and what can be expect- SHREVEPORTBOSSIER AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST MEETING: 8 a.m. at Pete Harris Cafe, 1355 Milam St.

Featuring guest speaker William Jefferson, U.S. Representative and candidate for Louisiana governor. The public is invited. Info: 424-8254. AGURS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: noon at Business Plaza, 1434 Hawn Ave.

Featuring Andy Taft of the Downtown Development Authority discussing DDA programs, plans for downtown Shreveport and more. Admission is $7, lunch. RSVP is needed. Info: 6774397. DESK AND DERRICK CLUB OF SHREVEPORT: 5:30 p.m.

at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport, 416 Travis Suite 1500. Reservations are required. Info: 9387533. BASIC BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAM: p.m. every 21 at the Southern Metro Center, 610 Texas Room 311 and LSUS, One University Place.

Featuring an 18-week training course designed to provide current and potential entrepreneurs with the fundamental knowledge essential to successful business ownership. Sponsored by the City of Shreveport Department of Community Development, Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, Southern University-Shreveport, LSUS Division of Continuing Education and the LSUS Small Business Development Center. Admission is $70; spouses attend for $40. You can also attend classes on individual subjects only. Info: 673-7525, 797-5144, 677-2508 or 674-3434.

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION PORT OF SHREVE CHAPTER: 6:30 p.m. at the Officers' Club, Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City. Featuring a monthly meeting with chapter members sharing information on the 50th anniversary national convention. Working women interested in learning ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION AND RIBBON CUTTING: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at American Fleet Service of Louisiana, 1305 Airport Drive.

"WEB WEDNESDAY" AT CHARLES SCHWAB: 4-5 p.m. at Charles Schwab and Co. 6425 Youree Drive, Suite 100. Featuring an interactive demonstration of the Schwab Web site. Learn how to trade stocks, bonds and mutual funds, locate research reports and manage your account online.

Admission is free, but RSVP is needed. Info: 798-8720 or 7983722. ed in this industry in the foreseeable future. Conference attendees will have an excellent opportunity to discuss questions andor concerns about real estate development with real estate professionals. They will also take home a booklet and a CD containing the slides from each presentation.

The 1999 Real Estate Trends Conference is an opportunity to add economic development planning tools to our sister cities' arsenal. Susan Beal is the Director St the Center for Business and Economic Research at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. She is a regular contributor to The Times' Good Business monthly magazine. River. Area housing starts are so prolific these days, that one area housing development site erected a "help wanted" sign, in efforts to recruit much needed construction workers.

Commercial real estate development is also booming, thanks to casino construction, health care construction and national retailer expansion into mid-stee metropolitan areas. The commercial real estate development boom has prompted the information of the Commercial Investment Division (CID) of the Shreveport-Bossier Board of Realtors. The CID's mission is to promote economic development in North Louisiana by monitoring commercialinvestment real estate, developing recommendations for the Board of Directors, of- Honors GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY: 11 a.m. at Champagne Treasures and Gifts 5926 N. Market St.

Sponsored by the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Info: 677-2500. SCORE SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, 400 Edwards St. Featuring retired business executives who volunteer their time and expertise to assist new and potential business owners as well as established businesses facing problems.

Info: 677-2536. SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY JOB FAIR: 10 a.m.4 p.m. at Shreve Information for BUSINESS CALENDAR can be mailed to Business Editor, The Times, P.O. Box 30222, Shreveport, LA 71130-0222, no later than one week before the event, or fax it to 459-3301. E-mail to: moneythetimes.com pa-v kjMOocL we McNabb have been named local recipients of the George H.

Seal Memorial Award, presented annually to DAV and DAV Auxiliary volunteers at VA Medical Centers. The two were honored for their work at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. Shanks, a member of DAV Chapter 30, has volunteered at the medical center for 12 years and worked more than 2,300 hours helping wheelchair patients get to appointments and clinics. McNabb, a member of DAV Chapter 30 Auxiliary, has been a volunteer since 1991 and worked more than 6,200 hours in radiology and pharmacy. They will compete with others across the country for the DAVs Volunteer of the Year Award.

Organizations Rep. Pinkie Wilkerson, D- Grambling, has been re-appointed to the dean's advisory council at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. She received a master's degree in African and American History from Ohio University. The Louisiana State University in Shreveport Foundation elected officers at its recent annual membership meeting in the Noel Memorial Library on the LSUS Campus. Re-elected as of I Hie Ti.

I ttfnder wraps! The Shreveport office of Manpower was ranked among the highest in an annual survey of customer satisfaction. As part of its comprehensive quality assurance program, the worldwide staffing company, annually surveys, thousands of customers and employees across the country to assess their satisfaction with the company's top U.S. operations in terms of customer satisfaction with their overall performance. Results are analyzed by Market Probe, a global research firm, to ensure they are objective. Scott K.

McGuire of Shreveport has qualified as a member of the 1999 Chairman's Council of New York life Insurance Co. Members rank in the top 3 percent of New York Life's 6,800 active agents in the United States, based on 1998-1999 sales performance. As a Chairman's Council member, McGuire was invited to attend a four-day educational conference at The Orchard Resort in Mauni Ixini, Hawaii. He is associated with New York Life's Shreveport General office and has a district agency office in Bossier City. Two volunteer committee members were recently honored for their work at the Komen ShreveportBossier Race for the Cure held Sept.

18. Penny Durham received the "Committed to the Cure" award presented by Yoplait Yogurt, national sponsor for the Volunteer Program. She was chosen for her outstanding commitment to the fight against breast cancer by demonstrating a willingness to give time and effort in any capacity for this cause; by personally undertaking the task of educating herself in the latest developments and treatments for survival and prevention of the disease; and her interest in educating the public about disease prevention and survival. Patsy Griffin received the "You Can Make a Difference" award presented by Kellogg Co. She was chosen for her work in advancing issues related to breast cancer survivorship and demonstrating a commitment to educating the public with the life-saving messages of breast cancer awareness and the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices in the promotion of good health.

Lucent Technologies' Business Communications Systems factory in Shreveport has received ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system. The facility has also been recommended for re-certification by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) achieving the top-rated "Star" status in their Voluntary Protection Program. ISO certification is an international recognition that a company has voluntarily met strict quality and environmental management standards. The Shreveport Provisioning Center manufactures and distributes voice, data and Internet protocol terminals. The OSHA Voluntary Protection Program is comprised of program elements demonstrated to reduce the incidence and severity of workplace illnesses and injuries at work sites where these programs are an integral part of daily operations.

The Star Program, the most highly selective program, is for applicants with occupational safety and health programs that are comprehensive and are successful in reducing workplace hazards. George Shanks and Janice ficers for 1999-2000 were Joe Averett president; Harry Mclnnis vice president; and James Elrod, secretary-treasurer. A new board member is Join the Largest Media Sales Team in the Area! Retail Sales Executive Automotive Executive The Times Advertising Department is seeking experienced sales professionals. Successful candidates will have: College degree in business administration, marketing or advertising. Minimum two years outside sales experience.

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Kirit Patel, Bruce Simon, Dalton Woods and Michael Woods. Conventions LOUISIANA SOCIETY OF RESPIRATORY CARE: Oct. 13 -16 at the Isle of Capri Hotel. Attendance: 200. ASSOCIATION OF OPERATIVE MILLERS: Oct.

14-15 at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Attendance: 50. 458 AIR SERVICE SQUADRON WORLD WAR II: Oct. 14-17 at the Holidome. Attendance: 75.

ARMISTEAD FAMILY REUNION: Oct. 15-17 at the Sheraton Shreveport Hotel. Attendance: 200. HINES PROMOTIONS ANTIQUE AND CRAFT SHOW: Oct. 15-17 at the Bossier Civic Center.

Attendance: 200. I.H.R.A. MOPAR PARTS WORLD FINALS: Oct. 15-18 at Red River Raceway. Attendance: 5,000.

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