Edward Jacobs: The Ghostly Banker of Shreveport? Meet Edward Jacobs, the founder of one of the wealthiest financial institutions of Shreveport during his time. First National Bank of Shreveport flourished at its former downtown location, conducting business with many prominent community members. Jacobs journeyed from Pomerania with very little to create the successful company near […]
From Virtue to Violence: Leonidas Polk’s Convergence of God and War Louisiana’s religious sector stems partially from Leonidas Polk’s work of spreading biblical teachings across the state, including making contributions to Episcopalians in Shreveport. Years later, Polk joined the ranks of the Army of the Confederate States of America, fighting the Union to preserve slavery […]
Press Release FOR Sunday, November 29, 2 pm Contact: Liz Swaine, Executive Director Downtown Development Authority 318-455-2593 Downtown Welcomes Newest Business; Ribbon Cutting For Bon Temps Coffee Bar Sunday, November 29 at 2 pm, downtown’s newest retail business will officially open its doors with a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration. Owner Marcus Mitchell has spent […]
Downtown Shreveport Goes All Out for Small Businesses Saturday You’ll be able to show your love at any of a number of small businesses in downtown Shreveport on Small Business Saturday, November 28. From the return of the Pop UP Project in the 700 block of Texas Street to holiday vendors and food trucks in […]
Press Release Contact Shelly Dupré AT&T Public Affairs 225-819-1540 sd133w@att.com BEAIRD TOWER RECEIVES FIRST AT&T FIBER READY DESIGNATION IN SHREVEPORT AND CADDO PARISH Shreveport’s Downtown Historic District building receives highest connectivity SHREVEPORT, LA., NOVEMBER 17, 2015 – AT&T and Shreveport community leaders announced today that the Beaird Tower in the downtown historic district has been […]
Press Release November 16, 2015 Contact: Liz Swaine, Executive Director Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation 318-222-7403 CyberReef Solutions Awarded Grant and Match to Do Business Downtown A high tech business that simplifies and accelerates customers’ ability to deploy secure cellular Internet of Things (IoT) communications over one of the largest wireless networks in the US has moved to downtown […]
Press Release Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Contact: Liz Swaine, DSDC Exec. Director (318) 222-7403 14 Businesses Chosen for Fall Pop UP Project Downtown Businesses ranging from high-tech odor-fighting clothing and linens, art pottery from Eastern Europe, gourmet goat cheeses and ice cream made from delicious local ingredients, women’s apparel, jewelry, custom art and LED […]
Press Release Monday, October 5, 2015 Contact: Liz Swaine, DSDC Executive Director (318)222-7403 Bring Your Business Downtown and Get Paid for Doing It! The Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation (DSDC), with the support of the North Louisiana Community Foundation, is making it easier for businesses to locate in historic downtown Shreveport. Downtown Shreveport, the heart of finance, […]
Press Release September 17, 2015 Media Contact Jared Beville – Co-Founder Red River Brewing Company (318) 464-1024 Jared@redriverbeer.com Red River Brewing Company Announces Expansion Red River Brewing Company to add new beer styles, larger production capacity, and destination taproom located in historic downtown Shreveport. (Shreveport, LA) When Red River Brewing Company (RRBC) opened in a […]
Press Release Monday, July 27, 2015 Contact: Liz Swaine, Executive Director Downtown Development Authority 318-222-7403 DDA Brings Urban Century: America’s Return to Main Street to Robinson Film Center On Thursday, August 6 at 5:30 pm, the Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation are joining with Robinson Film Center to host the Shreveport premier of Urban Century: America’s Return […]
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