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 While startup fees in Shreveport are relatively low, the report highlights an array of regulatory hurdles, outdated processes, and prolonged wait times that make it challenging for small businesses to launch […]

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Prize Fest 2024 Announces Winners of Film, Food, Music & Comedy Festival

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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Halloween Happenings Downtown

Downtown is celebrating Halloween all month long with loads of special events for all ages. Check back frequently for updates! Do you have something to add to our Spooky Downtown list? Send it to us @dda@downtownshreveport.com. Mutiny at Shreveport Aquarium 601 Clyde Fant Parkway Daily through October 31st The pirate adventure is back! The Aquarium […]

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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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Mermaids Downtown?

Did you know you can find mermaids Downtown? At the Shreveport Aquarium you will be able to experience the magic of mermaids for a limited time on October 5th, 6th, 10th – 13th from 11 am – 4 pm. So what awaits you during this special series? Underwater Mermaid Viewing where you can watch the […]

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Welcome To Downtown – Guice Law

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 […]

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Block By Block – Crockett Street – Part 2

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 […]

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Join The Conversation

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 […]

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