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Reminders

Below is a list of quick reminders about upcoming events, business information, and other helpful items. What Is Happening:  We will hold a Downtown Shreveport Holiday Window Display Contest as well as a Christmas Card Competition. Grants:  DDA has funds available to provide $2,000 lighting grants to help businesses with lighting designs so your business […]

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This Week In Our Cool Downtown

Find It All in Downtown Shreveport! Kick off your Thanksgiving week at RFC’s Friendsgiving on Saturday, Nov. 23! Chef Niema DiGrazia will guide you through a cooking demo to add a special dish to your holiday spread. You’ll also enjoy a delicious brunch from Abby Singer’s Bistro and create a festive pumpkin painting with local […]

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Find It Downtown: A Home For Your Business

Does Your Manufacturing Business Need a Downtown Location: 104 N. Common May Be The Place 104 N. Common qualifies for state Historic Tax Credits and is also located in an Opportunity Zone. The historic building was built in 1921 and contains 21,000 square feet. A 10,000 square foot warehouse is also part of the offering. […]

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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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Downtown Restaurants Participating in Black Restaurant Week 2024

  Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce presents Shreveport Bossier Black Restaurant Week, October 20 – 26, 2024 and Downtown has six participating restaurants to choose from! Abby Singer’s Bistro, 617 Texas St. Second Floor, Robinson Film Center $15 Lunch Special Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Hours Available: Tuesday – Friday 11:00 AM – […]

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Downtown Planters Entered In A Competition

The Downtown Development Authority partnered with downtown and local businesses, Tim Hoover, Horticulturist with Shreveport Aquarium, Garrison’s Nursery, and the DDA’s Streetscape crew to launch the Adopt-A-Pot beautification initiative that has brightened our downtown area with stunning EarthPlanters. Since their arrival, these beautiful planters and plantings have been a standout feature in downtown Shreveport, adding […]

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Seeing Double – Two Grand Openings On Texas Street

We had not one but two ribbon cuttings on Texas Street yesterday! We’re thrilled to congratulate Cooper’s Corner and Ono Hawaiian Grill on their grand openings! Cooper’s Corner has undergone a beautiful renovation and is now home to a variety of downtown businesses, breathing new life into this historic building. Ono Hawaiian Grill has also […]

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Leveraging Social Media For your Business

In Downtown Shreveport we are home to a number of businesses in a variety of industries. These businesses are constantly looking for ways to stand out and attract more visitors. Social media has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for local businesses to connect with their community, promote their offerings, and build a […]

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