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 […]
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 […]
A recent report from Shreveport’s Small Business Task Force, working alongside the nonprofit Cities Work, sheds light on the obstacles faced by local entrepreneurs. While startup fees in Shreveport are relatively low, the report highlights an array of regulatory hurdles, outdated processes, and prolonged wait times that make it challenging for small businesses to launch […]
The holiday season may feel far away, but for businesses in Downtown Shreveport, now is the time to start planning promotions and marketing strategies. Getting a head start on holiday preparation sets the tone for a fun and successful season. Before we dive into today business tip highlights, we would like to remind our downtown […]
We are thrilled to welcome Guice Law to Downtown Shreveport! Earlier today, September 27th, the firm celebrated with a ribbon cutting. This boutique law firm offers a wide range of legal services, including business law, estate planning, real estate law, and title services. Guice Law’s downtown office is located at 717 Crockett Street. To learn […]
Just down from the iconic Strand Theater, another stretch of Crockett Street offers services and exciting possibilities for those exploring Downtown Shreveport. The first featured stop is a building that showcases a lively exterior decorated with lush plants that set a welcoming tone. Inside, you’ll find the well-established Shreve Towne Barber Shop & Salon. This […]
Help us discover how we can help you! The DDA offers assistance to downtown businesses, including marketing support, promotional assistance, and help with window displays. We want to create meeting opportunities to provide our businesses with valuable resources, connections, and learning opportunities to help them grow and succeed—no matter the industry. We want this to […]
Agatha Fertitta McCall is one downtown business owner who believes in herself and knows she can, and she does! Well-known in downtown Shreveport because of her family’s business – Fertitta’s Delicatessen, Agatha grew up at the restaurant at 1124 Fairfield Avenue, and for decades has continued the family tradition of creating downtown’s favorite muffuletta sandwich, […]
As many of you have seen, the DDA Board has voted to offer Cedric Glover the position of Executive Director. We are excited to welcome Cedric and look forward to his leadership. Currently, the DDA is in contract negotiations, and we have received several media inquiries. We ask that all questions, media requests, or other […]
The Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is kicking off an exciting process to update the Great Expectations: Shreveport-Caddo 2030 Master Plan. This initiative, known as One Shreveport, is all about creating a shared community vision for the city’s future. One Shreveport will serve as a guide for the city’s growth and development, covering areas like […]
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