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Shreveport is one of the most competitive locations to do business, with a strong value proposition for companies in defense, life sciences, logistics, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
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Ranked by Forbes.com and KPMG Competitive Alternatives as one of the most cost-competitive locations to do business, Northwest Louisiana offers companies a high-value proposition and a low barrier to entry.
Just about everything is less expensive here, including water and electric, labor, and real estate. That affordability helps companies invest with confidence, operate efficiently, and scale from a strong regional base.
A cost structure that helps reduce operating expenses.
A regional labor pool built for technical and industrial growth.
Competitive sites and buildings for expansion.
A high-value environment for long-term growth.
Use the industry switcher to see how Shreveport supports companies across the region's strongest and fastest-growing sectors.
Shreveport-Bossier is a strategic hub for defense and aerospace innovation. Anchored by Barksdale Air Force Base, home to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), and supported by a skilled regional workforce, the area offers opportunities for companies in aviation, defense contracting, and aerospace technology.
With strong military partnerships and a central location for logistics, Shreveport is positioned for growth in this high-value sector.
The region is emerging as a leader in life sciences, with specialized strengths in biotechnology and radiopharmaceuticals. From groundbreaking research at Ochsner LSU Health and the Center for Molecular Imaging and Therapy (CMIT) to expanding private-sector partnerships, businesses benefit from access to advanced labs, talent pipelines, and collaborative ecosystems.
Shreveport provides the foundation for biotech companies to innovate and scale in a supportive environment.
Located at the crossroads of major interstate highways, rail lines, and the Red River, Shreveport-Bossier is built for distribution. Companies here gain access to a robust logistics network that connects to national and global markets with speed and efficiency.
With competitive real estate, available workforce, and room to expand, it is an ideal base for warehousing, fulfillment, and supply chain operations.
North Louisiana has long been a powerhouse for energy production. Shreveport sits at the heart of the Haynesville Shale formation, a 9,000-square-mile natural gas basin spanning northwest Louisiana and east Texas that ranks among the largest and most productive shale gas plays in the United States. Its proximity to natural gas, oil, and emerging renewable resources makes it a prime location for energy companies of all sizes.
Supported by existing pipeline infrastructure, a skilled energy workforce, and opportunities for innovation in both conventional and clean energy, the region continues to fuel industries across the state and beyond.
Shreveport's legacy of industry is evolving into a new era of advanced manufacturing. With a workforce trained in cutting-edge technologies, modern industrial sites, and incentives for innovation, companies can thrive here.
From precision components to large-scale production, the region offers the resources and support manufacturers need to compete in today's global economy.
Access major markets through interstate, rail, air, and river connections.
A workforce shaped by regional education, healthcare, military, and technical training assets.
Competitive real estate and industrial opportunities for companies ready to expand.
Partners and resources to help companies relocate, launch, and grow.
EATEL Business made a strategic decision to position its Tier III Data Center in downtown Shreveport, transforming a former department store through a $20 million renovation.
The facility became Louisiana's only Tier III data center, with 200 IT server and switch racks, 91,000 feet of cabling, and 5KW per rack for data, managed services, and cloud services.
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Whether you are expanding, relocating, or comparing markets, Shreveport Next can help connect your company with the data, sites, and support needed to move forward.
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