From steel production to pharmaceutical research and development, companies are profiting in Shreveport. Greater Shreveport delivers access, affordability, opportunity, and capital for companies and entrepreneurs to thrive.
Thriving Hub Of Louisiana
Well Connected. To the World.
Shreveport and neighboring Bossier City sit in the northwest corner of Louisiana. From here, companies can easily reach more than eighty-six million consumers in some of the largest and fastest growing markets in America. Dallas, Houston, Little Rock, Atlanta, and St. Louis are all within a single-day truck drive.
Living Louisiana’s Good Life
Shreveport-Bossier is steeped in Louisiana traditions but includes the best parts of the surrounding Ark-La-Tex region. From food to music to art, the twin cities have a personality all their own. Shreveport-Bossier also comes with all the conveniences of a big city, but without the headaches of big city life. Thanks to a large, well-developed freeway system, traveling across the Shreveport-Bossier metro area by car is easy to do.
On the flip side, Northwest Louisiana is known as the Sportsman’s Paradise. Outdoor activities abound, including fishing, hunting, hiking, and boating.
Most importantly, the cost of living in Shreveport is consistently below the national average making home ownership within reach for most people.
Willingness of state to make business more affordable
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.
Primed for High-Growth Companies
Shreveport was once a hub for oil and gas, but the city’s economy is made up of a diverse group of industries. Shreveport’s modern business base covers a wide range of industries including advanced manufacturing, telecommunications, technology, cybersecurity, banking, healthcare, and medical research.
Shreveport Next is leading the charge encouraging high-growth small and mid-sized companies to make Shreveport-Bossier their home with an expanded economic vision that prioritizes innovation, fosters entrepreneurship, strengthens workforce development, and connects businesses with the resources needed to scale and thrive in today’s competitive market.
Regional Draw for Healthcare & Education
With four major hospitals, Shreveport-Bossier is a major medical center. Whether you need treatment for traumatic injury or specialized care, Shreveport-Bossier offers some of the best healthcare in the region.
Northwest Louisiana also has quality to offer in education. With numerous colleges and universities here, thousands of students, faculty, and staff contribute to the community. Plus, all those bright minds make for a strong talent pool, fueling the area’s workforce and innovation.
A Strong Aviation & Military Presence
Shreveport-Bossier is home to Barksdale Air Force Base. The base is home to one of 10 major commands in the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command and the largest B-52 bomber fleet in the world, the 2nd Bomb Wing.
Barksdale Air Force Base provides a highly educated and skilled workforce that helps promote industry growth in the region. Companies like Metro Aviation and General Dynamics are thriving here thanks to the pool of talent and expertise available.
Support Services
Shreveport-Bossier is home to a large network of companies that can support your business, spanning industries such as manufacturing, logistics and distribution, healthcare and life sciences, energy production, defense and aerospace, biotechnology and radiopharmaceuticals, finance and professional services, hospitality and tourism, and advanced manufacturing.