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.

A Shreveporter is taking travel to a whole new level. She makes it an experience for her clients. Learn more in this wee...
02/06/2026

A Shreveporter is taking travel to a whole new level. She makes it an experience for her clients. Learn more in this week's On The Cusp.

One of Shreveport’s serial entrepreneurs joins On The Cusp as hosts Matt and Dave talk with Jessica Comegys about her latest venture, The Balanced Boarding P...

One of the oldest companies in Louisiana, based in Shreveport is growing.
02/04/2026

One of the oldest companies in Louisiana, based in Shreveport is growing.

Shreveport's Morris & Dickson adds to their ownership portfolio with more expansion.

This year, a new state income tax credit will help Louisiana business owners expand work-based learning experiences for ...
02/02/2026

This year, a new state income tax credit will help Louisiana business owners expand work-based learning experiences for young workers and students.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana employers will soon be eligible for a new state income tax credit aimed at expanding work-based learning opportunities for students and young workers. Beginning in 2026, the Work-Based Learning Tax Credit will reward businesses that employ registered apprentices, inter...

The selection of Archem, BetaFlix, Praeses, Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC) and Stephenson Stellar Corporat...
01/28/2026

The selection of Archem, BetaFlix, Praeses, Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC) and Stephenson Stellar Corporation demonstrates the diversification and upward trajectory of North Louisiana’s technology and defense-industry capabilities.

Archem, BetaFlix, Praeses, Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC) and Stephenson Stellar Corporation were awarded contracts for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceili...

A three-time U.S. Olympian, with a northwest Louisiana connection, is launching a statewide initiative to keep young peo...
01/26/2026

A three-time U.S. Olympian, with a northwest Louisiana connection, is launching a statewide initiative to keep young people healthy.

SHREVEPORT – Three-time U.S. Olympian Kendrick Farris is launching a statewide school-based initiative to advance youth wellness and expand access to plant-forward nutrition. The FEED initiative, which stands for Fueling Every Eater’s Development, is designed to support the roll out of the Healt...

A new, year-end poll says increased ticket sales helped propel Brookshire Grocery Arena's ranking.
01/23/2026

A new, year-end poll says increased ticket sales helped propel Brookshire Grocery Arena's ranking.

BOSSIER CITY, La. — Brookshire Grocery Arena reported continued growth in Pollstar Magazine’s 2025 Year-End Venue Rankings, climbing to No. 95 among U.S. venues and No. 182 worldwide, according to the arena’s management. The rankings reflect increased ticket sales and performance gains compare...

A young entrepreneur from Bossier is leaving his mark in the hunting outerwear market.
01/21/2026

A young entrepreneur from Bossier is leaving his mark in the hunting outerwear market.

At just 16 years old, fueled by a passion for hunting and the outdoors, Peyton Fulghum turned a lifelong interest into a business. In 2021, Team Bandito was created, and Fulghum stepped into entrepreneurship before…

Today we pause to remember and honor the late Martin Luther King Jr.
01/19/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor the late Martin Luther King Jr.

Take a look back at the biggest business stories from north Louisiana in 2025.
01/16/2026

Take a look back at the biggest business stories from north Louisiana in 2025.

Businesses closed, job were created. Here's a look at the Shreveport-Bossier winners and losers in 2025.

A mother and daughter have taken the reigns of a north Louisiana magazine. In this episode of On The Cusp, the two talk ...
01/14/2026

A mother and daughter have taken the reigns of a north Louisiana magazine. In this episode of On The Cusp, the two talk about their plans to empower women with this publication.

On The Cusp is back with an inspiring conversation featuring the new owners of LOLA Magazine, Sarah and Ellyn McKinney! In this episode, hosts Matt and Dave ...

Congratulations to EAP Financial Analyst, Brett Brown. He was recently named to the 2026 Leadership Louisiana class.
01/12/2026

Congratulations to EAP Financial Analyst, Brett Brown. He was recently named to the 2026 Leadership Louisiana class.

BATON ROUGE — Leaders for a Better Louisiana has announced the 38th class of its statewide Leadership Louisiana program, including several participants from the Shreveport area. Established in 1989, Leadership Louisiana has graduated more than 1,600 professionals who have gone on to address some o...

Three rural Bossier Parish communities will have the opportunity to expand retail offerings because of a new grant.
01/09/2026

Three rural Bossier Parish communities will have the opportunity to expand retail offerings because of a new grant.

BOSSIER PARISH, La. — The Coordinating and Development Corporation has been awarded a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Development grant and will partner with the Bossier Chamber of Commerce to support retail growth in three rural Bossier Parish communities. The grant will fund a reta...

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