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FIRST LEGO League State Qualifying Competition

Shreveport, Louisiana, December 2, 2024 — Sci-Port Discovery Center is proud to announce that it will host Louisiana’s largest FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) State Qualifying Tournament on Saturday, December 7th! This exciting event will welcome 20 teams from across the state, surpassing even New Orleans, where the state championship is held. FIRST® LEGO® League introduces […]

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Broadmoore Hosts Informative Session at Artspace

Downtown Shreveport was active early Tuesday morning with a historic buzz in the air as Broadmoor LLC hosted an informational meeting at Artspace to discuss the second phase of the Northwest Louisiana State Office Building. This critical phase marks the build-out stage of the project, following phase one—a separate contract that covered the demolition and […]

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Broadmoor LLC Seeks Subcontractors and Trade Partners

Broadmoor LLC is inviting subcontractors and trade partners to join the Northwest Louisiana State Office Building Phase 2 Project in Downtown Shreveport. As the project progresses toward its next phase, Broadmoor is seeking local and DBE/SBE participation to foster collaboration and strengthen the community’s role in the development. Information Session Details Interested subcontractors and trade […]

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Spicy Challenge in Downtown!

Heat, Flavor, and Fun! Downtown Shreveport got extra hot this weekend at The Noble Savage  for the Spicy Challenge! With over 35 brave participants and a crowd full of supporters, the night was unforgettable. Great music, a lively atmosphere, and a fiery menu kept everyone on their toes:Appetizer: Bacon-wrapped stuffed quail with cream cheese & spicy […]

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Shop Small in Downtown Shreveport This Holiday Season

This holiday season, the Downtown Development Authority invites you to support local businesses during the annual Shop Small initiative. As you prepare your gift lists and holiday celebrations, make Downtown Shreveport your shopping destination, where unique treasures and heartfelt service await. Downtown Shreveport’s eclectic mix of boutiques, galleries, and specialty stores offer something for everyone. […]

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Downtown Shreveport Shines with Holiday Window Display Contest

Shreveport, LA – This holiday season, Downtown Shreveport invites visitors to experience the creativity and fun of the Downtown Holiday Window Display Contest. Local businesses are bringing their storefronts to life with dazzling decorations, competing for prizes, and spreading festive cheer throughout the community. With sparkling lights and imaginative designs, the competition offers the perfect […]

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Update on the State Commercial Historic Tax Credit 

The Historic Tax Credit has been a significant incentive for development in downtown Shreveport.  Sixty-seven projects have used the tax credit for their projects in Shreveport.  The total QRE (Qualifying Rehabilitation Expense) for those projects is $575,493,285.91.  The 600 and 700 blocks of Texas Street were literally transformed using the tax credit program.  “The Historic […]

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What About Parking: When and why did Shreveport decide to install parking meters? (Continued)

Continuing from the last  “What About Parking” we discussed when and why Shreveport Decided To install parking meters. Let’s continue the discussion.  Throughout the article (“Ask Council to Study Park-O-Meters”), Mr. Richardson provided a lot of information about his visit to Oklahoma and his findings.  He talks about the various stakeholders that he encountered and […]

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Happy One Month with Us, Cedric!

Time flies when you’re making moves! Over the past month, Cedric B. Glover has hit the ground running. From creating team bonding opportunities to connecting with key officials and sharing ideas. He has dove headfirst into exciting projects shaping Downtown Shreveport’s future. Discussions have covered everything from innovative partnerships to the proposed Revitalizing Downtowns and […]

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