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Happy One Month with Us, Cedric!

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 […]

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Businesses Let’s Partner For The Holidays

Downtown Holiday Window Display Contest! Get into the holiday spirit and join our Downtown Holiday Window Display Contest! Decorate your storefront for a chance to dazzle visitors and compete for prizes. It’s a fun way to showcase your business while spreading festive cheer. Don’t miss out on the chance to make Downtown shine this season! Register Here […]

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Small Business Saturday

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 […]

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The Holidays Downtown

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 […]

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Downtown Incentives & Grants 

The Shreveport DDA is a hub of  information and assistance for business opportunities. There are an array and attainable grants and incentives to foster growth and success. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or an established business owner, there are programs tailored to help with costs like facade upgrades, signage improvements, and property transformations. These resources […]

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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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Find It Downtown: A Home For Your Business

Do You Want to be DDA’s Neighbor – 400 Crockett Street Puts Your Business in the Heart of Downtown Is your business idea an event center, a retail venue, restaurant or office? If so, 400 Crockett Street may offer everything you need. Downtown’s former SporTran bus terminal is available for lease at $12.00/Annual/SF. The 5,000 […]

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Thank you HMV Volunteers

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 […]

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Ribbon Cutting: On A Rampage

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 […]

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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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