Businesses

City of Shreveport and Downtown Development Authority Partner to Launch Five-Year Strategic Retail Plan for Downtown

SHREVEPORT, La. — The City of Shreveport and the Downtown Development Authority are partnering to launch a public survey that will help guide the development of a strategic retail plan for Downtown Shreveport. The survey is part of a broader initiative with Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies. The effort will include discovery and […]

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Lunch & Discover Kick-Off

Downtown Shreveport is inviting employees, residents, and visitors to take a break from the office and experience the energy of downtown during the next Lunch & Discover event on Wednesday, June 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 400 Texas Street. Designed to showcase the businesses, restaurants, and unique experiences that make downtown Shreveport […]

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Do You Know Your Downtown?

Do You Know Your Downtown: Where is this archway located in downtown Shreveport?         The archway is the main entrance to 305 Market Street. It’s an arched oval design, designed by Kim Mitchell of Morgan, O’Neal, Hill and Sutton (now Sutton Beebe Babin Architects, LLC) for Classic Reprographics. Classic Reprographics, owned by […]

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Downtown Partners Donate $51,000 to Anglin/Myers Public Safety Initiative

A coalition of downtown organizations, city leadership, and community partners announced a $51,000 investment to expand public safety technology in Downtown Shreveport through the Anglin/Myers Public Safety program. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation (DSDC), and Shreveport Common jointly committed the funding to support continued deployment of Real Time Crime Cameras (RTCCs) […]

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Lunch & Discover

Downtown Partners, We’re inviting you to be part of something fresh, energetic, and built to drive traffic your way, our new Lunch & Discover series. As a participating restaurant or business, you’ll receive: Inclusion in a coordinated, high-visibility downtown activation Direct customer incentives through coupons and giveaways A professionally produced promotional video feature highlighting your […]

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DSDC Low Interest Loan Program

Downtown revitalization doesn’t happen by accident -it’s built through intentional investment, strong partnerships, and giving local businesses the tools they need to succeed. One of the most impactful ways to support that growth is by making capital accessible, and that’s exactly what the Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation (DSDC) is doing through its Low Interest Loan […]

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Show Me Your Badge” Program to Welcome Conference Visitors and Boost Local Business

Shreveport, LA — The Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Visit Shreveport-Bossier are launching a new initiative designed to connect conference attendees, event participants, and visiting professionals with downtown Shreveport businesses and all they need is their event badge.  The Show Me Your Badge program encourages attendees to explore the downtown district while supporting local […]

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Discussing the Future of Gaming on the Downtown Riverfront

Shreveport’s downtown riverfront is entering a new chapter for gaming, and this week, Cedric B. Glover, Executive Director of the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA), joined leaders and lawmakers to explore what that future could look like. Glover brought his unique perspective to the table as a pioneer in Shreveport’s casino era, having served as […]

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Continued Growth in Downtown Shreveport: Petroleum Tower and Bayou Grande Projects

Downtown Shreveport is seeing continued investment with two major residential projects moving forward, highlighting downtown Shreveport’s ongoing revitalization. Redevelopment Update: Petroleum Tower The Petroleum Tower project reached a key financing milestone this week, bringing the long-anticipated redevelopment one step closer to construction. The Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority (NWLFA) granted preliminary approval for a financing structure […]

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