This year, mark your calendar for Shop Small Saturday on November 30th, and make it a day to remember in Downtown Shreveport. This annual event, celebrated across the country, encourages shoppers to support local businesses and discover the unique shops, restaurants, and hidden gems that make our downtown so special. Why Shop Small Saturday? Supporting […]
The Shreveport DDA is a hub of information and assistance for business opportunities. There are an array and attainable grants and incentives to foster growth and success. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or an established business owner, there are programs tailored to help with costs like facade upgrades, signage improvements, and property transformations. These resources […]
What’s brown, silver and plaid all over? It’s the new temporary pop up holiday bar at the favorite local hang out Fatty Arbuckle’s in the Red River District. A holiday ski lodge look will be the temporary transition from Thursday, November 28 (yes, Thanksgiving Day night) thru Sunday, January 5, 2025. Chase Boytim, the owner […]
A big Thank you to Heard, McElroy, & Vestal, LLC for spending the day downtown with our Streetscape crew for their annual volunteer day! Each year, they partner with us to help beautify downtown in countless ways. Today, their team tackled tree trimming, cleanup, and more to keep our streets looking their best. We’re so […]
Catch a train for less at The Goodman IMAX Dome at Sci-Port Discovery Center! Train Time IMAX admission is $5.55 for the month of November. Check the website for dates and showings: Goodman IMAX Dome movies and showtimes
Today we celebrated the grand opening of On A Rampage, Downtown Shreveport’s newest business, founded by local entrepreneur Crystal Franklin! Crystal’s vision for On A Rampage is a welcoming, safe space where the community can unleash their creativity and blow off steam—all in one fun-filled location. Inspired by her son, Crystal and her family have […]
The Shreveport Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce, Shreveport Bossier Chamber of Commerce, and Shreveport DDA hosted a welcome reception for the new Shreveport DDA Executive Director, Cedric B. Glover. The event took place at Artspace, where community members gathered to show their support. The evening was highlighted by delicious catering from Ono Hawaiian, adding […]
With daylight saving time ending and shorter days upon us, keeping your business well-lit becomes even more essential. Good lighting doesn’t just improve the visual appeal of your storefront; it also boosts pedestrian safety and makes it easier for customers to find you after dark. The DDA’s Lighting Improvement Micro Grant Program is designed to […]
Join us in welcoming Cedric B. Glover, the new Executive Director of the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority! A special reception will be held on Tuesday, November 7th, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Artspace. This event offers an opportunity to meet Cedric, hear his vision for Downtown Shreveport, and celebrate a new chapter for […]
When and why did Shreveport decide to install parking meters? At some point, you may have wondered when or why Shreveport began considering the installation of parking meters. According to an article in the Shreveport Times, Shreveport began considering the use of Parking meters in 1935, if not before then! A mere 4 months after […]
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