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BRF BRF is starting, recruiting and retaining companies and their economic impact in North Louisiana. Diversifying and growing the region’s economy is its mission.

BRF is an economic development organization establishing North Louisiana as a preferred destination for high-growth initiatives. It fulfills this mission through initiatives that recruit new businesses to the region and support community, regional and national needs in health and medicine, resources for entrepreneurs and the development of a science and technology-based workforce.

BRF and The Committee of 100 have prioritized the cleanup of Monkhouse Drive in Shreveport. For visitors flying into Shr...
04/28/2026

BRF and The Committee of 100 have prioritized the cleanup of Monkhouse Drive in Shreveport. For visitors flying into Shreveport Regional Airport, this street serves as their first impression of our city. We applaud the Shreveport Police Department and various city entities, including Property Standards, for their efforts today.

Due to the tragic events that occurred in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove neighborhood on April 19, BRF is redirecting its Give...
04/22/2026

Due to the tragic events that occurred in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove neighborhood on April 19, BRF is redirecting its Give for Good efforts this year to two funds administered by the Community Foundation of North Louisiana:

April 19 Survivors Fund - a relief fund for the victims and families affected http://bit.ly/4tCLvne

April 19 Memorial Fund to Prevent Domestic Violence - a fund providing continued support for survivors of domestic violence https://bit.ly/4sPiweW

Early giving has begun and continues through May 5.

We invite you to stand with us in supporting healing, care, and hope.

BRF remains committed to its mission of driving economic development and building a resilient, diversified economy in Shreveport-Bossier.

We are grateful to the donors and supporters who make that work possible.

A northwest Louisiana school is helping to train soldiers in drone operations.
04/17/2026

A northwest Louisiana school is helping to train soldiers in drone operations.

NATCHITOCHES, La. — Northwestern State University’s Advanced Remote and Geospatial Operations Lab is expanding its role in workforce and military training through a recent program aimed at improving unmanned aircraft systems skills among Fort Polk soldiers. The ARGO Lab at Northwestern State Uni...

04/16/2026

The Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport trauma center is there when you need them! But, we hope you don't. This is a tremendous resource to have in Shreveport-Bossier.

A new partnership will help develop a pipeline of skilled and local civilian workers for roles within the U.S. Air Force...
04/15/2026

A new partnership will help develop a pipeline of skilled and local civilian workers for roles within the U.S. Air Force.

RUSTON, La. — Louisiana Tech University and the Air Force Sustainment Center have formalized a partnership aimed at building a pipeline of skilled workers for Air Force civilian roles in logistics, engineering and sustainment operations. The agreement, signed through a memorandum of understanding ...

An empty industrial facility in Shreveport will soon come down to make room for future development.
04/13/2026

An empty industrial facility in Shreveport will soon come down to make room for future development.

The former Libbey Glass manufacturing complex is set for demolition to create opportunities for future employers. Learn more now.

A new baseball and softball training facility has opened in Shreveport. Learn more about 643 Training in this week's On ...
04/10/2026

A new baseball and softball training facility has opened in Shreveport. Learn more about 643 Training in this week's On The Cusp.

Taylor Love, owner of 643 Training, joins On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave to talk about the rapid growth of his baseball and softball training business. In t...

This includes the Port of Caddo Bossier, in Caddo Parish:
04/09/2026

This includes the Port of Caddo Bossier, in Caddo Parish:

Louisiana FastSites had its inaugural round of selection last month, including 19 sites across 16 parishes. Read more at the link in the comments! ⬇️💬

Subscribe to the Louisiana Life newsletter (link in bio) for statewide info 📧

Big things are coming to Shreveport:
04/09/2026

Big things are coming to Shreveport:

A Shreveport college is getting some national attention.
04/08/2026

A Shreveport college is getting some national attention.

Centenary College of Louisiana has been named a Top National Liberal Arts College in the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. The publication also listed Centenary among liberal arts colleges with strong financial resources for students. The school’s tuition costs f...

Plans to build the I-49 Inner City Connector could be picking up speed.
04/06/2026

Plans to build the I-49 Inner City Connector could be picking up speed.

Pieces are coming together for Shreveport's I-49 inner city connector.

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Shreveport, LA
71103

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