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Welcome Reception Celebrates Cedric B. Glover as New Executive Director of Shreveport DDA

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 […]

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Welcome Reception for Cedric B. Glover

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 […]

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Making Business Easier in Shreveport: Creating A Fresh Path for Entrepreneurs

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 While startup fees in Shreveport are relatively low, the report highlights an array of regulatory hurdles, outdated processes, and prolonged wait times that make it challenging for small businesses to launch […]

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State Bond Commission Approves $75 Million in Funding for New Downtown Shreveport State Office Building

The State Bond Commission took a major step yesterday towards revitalizing downtown Shreveport, approving $75 million in lease revenue bonds for the development of the new Northwest Louisiana State Office Building. This approval, which is part of a projected $100 million investment, helps pave the way for the renovation of the former federal building located […]

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Executive Director – Media Request Update

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 […]

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One Shreveport: Community Workshop

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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Welcome SPD to Travis Street

Mayor Tom Arceneaux, Chief Wayne Smith, and the Shreveport Police Department celebrated the opening of the new SPD facility at 430 Travis Street this week. Thanks to the community partners at SWEPCO, this new addition is set to increase SPD’s presence in our downtown area. We heard from several community leaders and stakeholders. Mayor Arceneaux […]

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