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The Loft’s ‘Hidden’ Treasures

at the Lofts at 624 is a happening space, filled with folks grabbing a java or bite to eat, or meeting to discuss the business of the day. Joining Rhino on the ground floor are Appli-K’s Embroidery and Gifts and TFG Financial. But did you know that the mezzanine is filled with businesses whose goal […]

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Work Underway on 421 Market St.

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Downtown’s Listening Session a Success

City administration showed up in force downtown Monday evening, June 14, for one of the ‘Listening Sessions’ being hosted around the city. Mayor Adrian Perkins has been asked for suggestions about how to allocate the nearly $50m one-time funds coming from the federal government as part of the American Rescue Act. The Listening session at […]

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More St. Patty’s Day Fun

You only THOUGHT St. Patrick’s Day events were over after last weekend, and yes, St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday. You would be wrong. The wearing o’ the green and the pinchin’ o’ the backsides will continue this weekend with events Saturday night. The first, The Missing Link’s St. Paddy’s Day Bash at 504 Texas Street, […]

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Five Things to Do Downtown!

Lederhosen, glass pumpkins, two full nights of live music, Southern kitchen witchery and a much-needed date night top the list of 5 Things to Do Downtown. Pack up your VW for a drive-through concert, practice your yodel and experience the many things our #CoolDowntown has to offer. Eight musical acts, a giant LED screen, food, […]

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Some Bars Get a Restaurant Reprieve

At the September 8 Shreveport City Council meeting, council members approved a “Class AG-Restaurant Conditional Permit” that allows retail bar establishments the opportunity to legally operate as a restaurant. This 90-day permit will temporarily suspend certain provisions of the city’s ordinances regulating classification as a restaurant. See the Council Resolution here. The state had already […]

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The Y’s Downtown Deal!

The YMCA wants downtown to be fit and fabulous and are offering those who live and work downtown a special ‘Why’ Deal ( Why in the world wouldn’t you take it?!) If you have a downtown connection, you’ll be able to join the Downtown Y (which provides total access to the big beautiful Preston Street […]

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Sunday Brunch Returns to Red River Brewpub

Red River Brewpub has resumed their popular pre-COVID Sunday Brunch with a menu sure to please. The brunch fest happens every Sunday from 11 am – 2 pm and features a wide variety of breakfast specialties. Check out the menu to see what you’d like to try. While there, join the new Mug Club! Not […]

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Prime Time on Texas Street

Want to have your business downtown in the middle of all the art, theater and action of the 600 block of Texas Street? Well, you’re in luck because a 4400 SF space in the heart of it all is now available. The ground floor of 620 Texas Street is 4400 SF that spills out onto […]

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Marketing in the Age of COVID-19

With rapidly changing consumer patterns and new challenges for small businesses during this time, it can be hard to know what to prioritize in your marketing strategy. Whether you are experiencing high demand or find yourself with downtime, we’ve put together a guide of priorities and considerations for your marketing strategy in this time. In […]

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