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06/22/2026

On Thursday, The Port of Caddo-Bossier will host its 4th annual job fair. This year, tenants are trying to fill more than 180 positions.

Here's where businesses are hiring in Shreveport and Bossier.

06/21/2026

Happy Fathers' Day!

06/19/2026

BRF remembers the legacy of former Shreveport Mayor John Hussey. Mayor Hussey spent more than a decade leading the city—first as a member of the Shreveport City Council, and later as mayor. During his tenure, he instituted an economic development plan that led to the creation of BRF, and he would subsequently go on to serve on our board. https://ow.ly/aext50ZeGOg

06/19/2026

In this week's episode of On The Cusp, Kyle Hand of Shreveport-based Hand Construction discusses the company that was started by his father 40 years ago. He also talks about their current projects including one at Shreveport Regional Airport and so much more. To watch all On The Cusp episodes visit eapla.com/on-the-cusp.

Kyle Hand, owner of Hand Construction, joins On The Cusp hosts Matt...

06/18/2026

Today, Shreveport is at the center of a conversation that matters on a national scale.

The Nuclear Triad Symposium, hosted by the National Institute for Deterrence Studies alongside LSU Shreveport and BRF Defense, is bringing together defense leaders, academics, and government officials right here in our city to discuss the future of U.S. strategic deterrence and Air Force Global Strike Command missions.

The day wraps up with a networking reception in the LSU Shreveport Collaboratory, hosted by the Shreveport Bossier Committee of 100 and the LSUS Alumni Affairs & Association.

BRF is proud to support a convening that matters -- not just for the region, but for the nation.

06/17/2026

Louisiana is being recognized for its support of military spouses and families.

The State of Louisiana has been named the 2026 Community Leader Impact Award recipient by Hiring Our Heroes, recognizing the state’s efforts to support military spouses and military families, state officials announced this week. The award was presented during the 10th Annual Military Spouse Employ...

06/15/2026

This year, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, which is played in Shreveport, will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

SHREVEPORT, La. — The 50th edition of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will be played Dec. 22 with a primetime kickoff on ESPN, bowl officials announced. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CST at Independence Stadium and will mark the bowl's 50th anniversary. It will be the third prime...

06/12/2026

A downtown Shreveport building is one step closer to redevelopment as a residential and commercial space.

SHREVEPORT, La. — The redevelopment of the long-vacant Petroleum Tower in downtown Shreveport moved closer to construction this week after the Louisiana State Bond Commission granted preliminary approval for taxable bond financing tied to the project. The approximately $30 million Petroleum Tower ...

06/10/2026

There are a number of organizations in Northwest Louisiana who are working to bring businesses and jobs to the area. One of those organizations is the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation. In this week's On The Cusp, we hear from GBEDF's Executive Director Rocky Rockett.

Join Matt and Dave on On The Cusp as they sit down with special gue...

06/08/2026

Six local businesses will share $100,000 to help grow tourism in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

SHREVEPORT, La. — Visit Shreveport-Bossier and the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program, a division of BRF, have awarded $100,000 to six local businesses through the second annual Destination 318: $100K Tourism Challenge, an initiative designed to support tourism-related business growth in Caddo an...