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 […]
This year, mark your calendar for Shop Small Saturday on November 30th, and make it a day to remember in Downtown Shreveport. This annual event, celebrated across the country, encourages shoppers to support local businesses and discover the unique shops, restaurants, and hidden gems that make our downtown so special. Why Shop Small Saturday? Supporting […]
Downtown Shreveport truly comes alive during the holiday season, with twinkling lights, festive storefronts, and a full calendar of events to get everyone in the spirit. Whether you’re exploring local shops for the perfect gift, enjoying a meal at one of our unique restaurants, or taking part in a community tradition, there’s something magical about […]
What’s brown, silver and plaid all over? It’s the new temporary pop up holiday bar at the favorite local hang out Fatty Arbuckle’s in the Red River District. A holiday ski lodge look will be the temporary transition from Thursday, November 28 (yes, Thanksgiving Day night) thru Sunday, January 5, 2025. Chase Boytim, the owner […]
A big Thank you to Heard, McElroy, & Vestal, LLC for spending the day downtown with our Streetscape crew for their annual volunteer day! Each year, they partner with us to help beautify downtown in countless ways. Today, their team tackled tree trimming, cleanup, and more to keep our streets looking their best. We’re so […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prize Fest, the award-winning celebration of Film, Food, Music and Comedy, announced its winners from a live-broadcasted awards show watched throughout the country and the world. The festival, now in its thirteenth year, showcased the work of independent filmmakers, musicians, chefs and comedians during a festival spanning October 16-20 across multiple venues in downtown Shreveport, […]
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