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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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Do You Know Your Downtown?

Do You Know Your Downtown: Where was First Federal Savings & Loan located in downtown Shreveport? First Federal’s 8-story, $12 million office building was constructed on Travis Street and was a first for downtown in two ways: It firmed up the city’s First Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) which triggered nearly $20 million in spending […]

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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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CINENOIR RETURNS FOR YEAR THREE TO CELEBRATE BLACK VOICES IN FILM

CINENOIR RETURNS FOR YEAR THREE TO CELEBRATE BLACK VOICES IN FILM (Shreveport, LA) – An annual celebration of Black Cinema returns to Downtown Shreveport to close out Black History Month.  Robinson Film Center, in partnership with Mahogani Media, are proud to present the third annual CineNoir: Black Voices in Film — a dynamic celebration of Black Filmmakers and […]

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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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A New Restaurant Is Coming to Downtown Shreveport

We’re excited to welcome Fat Tuesday Sandwich Shop to downtown Shreveport! Originally founded in Bossier City, the locally owned restaurant is opening its second location at 400 Texas Street, Suite 102, marking another positive step in the continued growth of our city center. Projected to open on March 10, the downtown Fat Tuesday location will […]

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G-Dome Zoning Approved for Downtown Shreveport

A major new entertainment project is officially one step closer to reality for downtown Shreveport. The proposed G-Dome, a 140-foot, multi-purpose domed venue backed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, has received zoning approval, allowing the project to advance to its next phase. The G-Dome is envisioned as a large-scale entertainment venue capable of hosting concerts, […]

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State Investment in G-Unit Studio Project Marks Major Milestone for Downtown Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. – The Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA) celebrates the State of Louisiana’s finalized investment agreement with G-Unit Film & Television, a transformative entertainment redevelopment project that marks a major step forward in downtown Shreveport’s economic revitalization and growth as a destination for creative industries. The multi-phase initiative represents more than $124 million in combined […]

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