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in Northwest Louisiana

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Connect to 86 Million
Consumers in Shreveport

Greater Shreveport is built for business success. Two major interstates—I-20 and I-49—intersect in the city, giving companies easy access to more than 86 million consumers. Major markets such as Dallas, Houston, Little Rock, Atlanta, and St. Louis are all within a single-day truck drive. Shreveport Regional Airport offers direct passenger and cargo service to key destinations, while six Class I railroads and the Port of Caddo-Bossier provide true multi-modal transportation, linking Shreveport-Bossier to national and global markets.

Primed for High-Growth Companies

Strategically located in Northwest Louisiana, Shreveport is a vibrant hub where business potential and Southern charm come together. With direct access to major highways, rail, air, and port systems, companies here connect effortlessly to millions of consumers across the South and beyond.
The city’s diverse industries, affordable real estate, and pro-growth business environment make it an ideal destination for startups, expanding enterprises, and established corporations. Shreveport also offers a low cost of living, a skilled workforce, and incentives that make doing business easier and more profitable. But our business climate is only part of the story — wait until you meet the locals. Beyond the boardroom, Shreveport’s rich culture, award-winning cuisine, and welcoming community create a quality of life that attracts and keeps talent. It’s where food, fun, and family flourish. From its deep heritage and dynamic entertainment scene to its authentic Louisiana hospitality, Shreveport offers the perfect blend of opportunity, innovation, and a lifestyle that just can’t be beat.
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The Thriving Hub of the Ark-La-Tex

At the heart of the Ark-La-Tex region, Shreveport and neighboring Bossier City serve as the crossroads where Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas come together. This central location makes the Shreveport-Bossier metro area a dynamic hub for commerce, culture, and community—the economic engine that connects three states. As the third-largest metropolitan area in Louisiana, Shreveport-Bossier drives regional growth with its thriving business climate, strong educational institutions, world-class healthcare, and diverse cultural experiences. Together, these cities form a vibrant center of opportunity for companies and residents who want to live, work, and succeed in the heart of the Ark-La-Tex.
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WHY SHREVEPORT?

Project Ready Real Estate

Primed for High-Growth Companies

More Affordable for Business

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From ready-to-go Biopharma space to large, certified industrial sites, Shreveport-Bossier offers real estate that helps companies launch and expand quickly. The Port of Caddo-Bossier anchors regional industry with river, rail, and highway access, while developments such as the Shreveport Industrial Park, Camp Minden Industrial Complex, and InterTech Park provide modern, flexible sites for advanced manufacturing, logistics, and technology..

Shreveport has a rich history in advanced manufacturing, healthcare and technology, defense, energy, and other high-growth industries. Today, the city’s economy is driven by a diverse mix of companies in manufacturing, telecommunications, cybersecurity, finance, and medical research.

Shreveport Next is building on this momentum, helping emerging and expanding businesses find the resources and support they need to thrive in the Shreveport-Bossier region.

Forbes.com and KPMG Competitive Alternatives ranked Northwest Louisiana as one of the most cost-competitive locations to do business. From water and electricity to labor and real-estate, Shreveport’s affordability makes building businesses here a high-value proposition.

From already existing BioPharma space to large certified industrial sites, Shreveport-Bossier has plenty of real estate to help launch businesses quickly and efficiently.

For information regarding incentives and how to apply, contact us.

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