About Shreveport Next

Building Our Region's Future

BRF and Shreveport Next work to grow the regional economy, attract opportunity, support high-growth businesses, and strengthen the future of Shreveport-Bossier.

Mission

Grow the Economy

Vision

Catalyze Growth

Values

Bold Action

A Regional Catalyst for Economic Growth

BRF, is dedicated to growing and diversifying the economy of Shreveport and the surrounding region.

Through strategic initiatives in business recruitment, entrepreneurial support, and community development, BRF works to attract new industries, create high-quality jobs, and strengthen the region's competitiveness. By investing in innovation and fostering collaboration across sectors, BRF continues to play a key role in shaping a stronger future for Shreveport-Bossier.

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Business Recruitment

Attracting companies, investment, and high-quality jobs to the region.

Entrepreneurial Support

Helping entrepreneurs and high-growth companies access resources to scale.

Collaboration

Bringing partners together across sectors to strengthen competitiveness.

Innovation

Investing in ideas, research, and bold action that shape the region's future.

The Principles Behind the Work

Mission

Diversify and grow our region's economy.

Vision

Operate as a catalyst to expand and develop research, entrepreneurship, and high-growth businesses in our region.

Values

Innovation. Collaboration. Problem Solving. Bold Action.

A Strategic Platform for Shreveport's Next Chapter

Shreveport, Louisiana, is uniquely placed in Northwest Louisiana in Caddo Parish on the banks of the historic Red River to accomplish business growth and logistical needs.

With a regional population of 440,000+, Shreveport and neighboring Bossier City comprise Louisiana's third largest metropolitan area. The twin cities and surrounding communities have emerged as the thriving economic, educational, medical, and cultural hub of Northwest Louisiana.

Shreveport is about 20 miles from Texas and 50 miles from Arkansas. It is three hours east of Dallas and five hours northwest of New Orleans, with access to millions of consumers across some of America's largest markets.

Connected to Major Markets

From Shreveport, companies can reach major Southern markets quickly through strong highway and regional transportation access.

Location Miles Travel Time
Dallas / Fort Worth 188 Miles 2.75 Hours
Houston 237 Miles 4.25 Hours
Little Rock 214 Miles 3 Hours
Memphis 347 Miles 5 Hours
New Orleans 326 Miles 5.25 Hours
Oklahoma City 378 Miles 6 Hours
Move the Region Forward

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Learn more about the regional partners, business advantages, and economic development resources helping Shreveport-Bossier grow.