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Shreveport is set to honor outstanding minority-owned businesses at the Minority Business Opportunity Awards hosted at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. Categories include Emerging Business of the Year and Small Business Owner of the Year. This year’s highlight will be the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Reginald W. Abrams Sr. The event aims to recognize the impactful contributions of minority professionals and foster entrepreneurship within the community.
Shreveport will honor outstanding minority-owned businesses at the 2025 Minority Business Opportunity Awards on June 26, hosted at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. Organized by the Greater Shreveport Chamber’s Business Development Connection and sponsored by Willis Knighton Health, the event aims to recognize innovation, leadership, and the impactful contributions of minority businesses and professionals to the community.
This year’s award categories will include Emerging Business of the Year, Small Business Owner of the Year, Top Business Professional of the Year, and Non-Profit Professional of the Year. A special highlight for the evening will be the presentation of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to Reginald W. Abrams Sr., who serves as the general counsel for the Caddo Parish School Board.
Module X Solutions, a manufacturing firm based in Shreveport, is set to receive the Business of the Year Award for its strong commitment to inclusive hiring practices and community service efforts. Chaunta Mero and Joe Mero are nominated for the Emerging Business of the Year award for their establishment, Louisiana Auto Tag & Title LLC, which aims to provide streamlined vehicle registration services in an environment focused on customer satisfaction.
Brent Latin, owner of Young Pros Entertainment, is vying for the title of Small Business Owner of the Year. Other nominees in this category include Chantelle Douglas, recognized for her expertise in digital marketing. The awards highlight not only the success of these entrepreneurs but underscore the importance of diversity within the local business community.
The awards ceremony is designed to be a platform for honoring those who have shown exceptional dedication to excellence and community impact in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Chaunta Mero has previously noted the numerous challenges they faced while building their business, including the need for enhanced customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Their vision seeks to offer services akin to those provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles, but with a focus on customer experience.
Brent Latin has shared insights into the journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the roles of integrity and creativity as key factors in achieving success. The event serves not just to celebrate individual accomplishments but also to foster engagement and encourage entrepreneurship within the wider Shreveport-Bossier community.
Tickets and opportunities for sponsorship are currently available through the Greater Shreveport Chamber’s website, inviting community members to take part in this celebration of minority business excellence.
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- News Journal: Greater Shreveport Chamber to honor minority business leaders
- Shreveport-Bossier Advocate: Small minority businesses recognized
- Shreveport Times: Greater Shreveport Chamber recognizes minority businesses
- KSLA: Shreveport’s Fair Share program
- Wikipedia: Minority Business
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Minority Business
- Google Search: Minority Business Opportunities
- Google News: Shreveport Minority Business
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