News Summary
Shreveport has unveiled a new online platform named the Economic Development One-Stop Shop, aimed at simplifying business operations for local entrepreneurs. Announced by Mayor Tom Arceneaux, the website offers easy access to essential information on permits, licensing, and business incentives. By addressing previous bureaucratic challenges, this initiative is designed to enhance Shreveport’s economy and provide ongoing resources to support local businesses. The city continues to modernize its regulations, ensuring a more business-friendly environment.
Shreveport has launched a new online platform aimed at assisting local businesses. Announced by Mayor Tom Arceneaux on June 3, 2025, the Economic Development One-Stop Shop website is designed to simplify and streamline the process of starting or growing a business in the area. With the goal to enhance the local economic landscape, this site will serve as a centralized resource for entrepreneurs seeking information on permits, licensing, zoning, site selection, and business incentives.
The website features comprehensive checklists tailored for various types of businesses in Shreveport, including retail stores, restaurants, home-based businesses, and food trucks. This structured organization of information is a significant step forward in addressing the previous inefficiencies that local entrepreneurs faced when navigating the city’s business regulations.
Developed entirely in-house by the city’s Economic Development and Information Technology teams, the initiative has saved taxpayer dollars while also reflecting a cultural shift from traditional bureaucratic processes to a more supportive business environment. The new online resource aims to eliminate the confusion that often arose from outdated information and complicated procedures, as past experiences showed that businesses frequently struggled with contradictory guidance.
The creation of the Economic Development One-Stop Shop website is a direct response to findings from the Cities Work report, which identified various barriers that businesses face in the region. These insights prompted city officials to establish clear steps and resources for prospective businesses, easing the path to successful operations in Shreveport.
Historical challenges for businesses in the area included navigating a cumbersome licensing process and dealing with complicated regulations that were not always clearly communicated. In an effort to further streamline business operations, city officials have already started removing bureaucratic barriers, such as eliminating notarized affidavits for specific business registrations.
Moving forward, the Director of Economic Development has also indicated plans to enhance the alcoholic beverage licensing process. Additionally, efforts are underway to update the city’s Unified Development Code, which has not been revised in over 13 years. These updates are critical components of Shreveport’s overall strategy to foster a more favorable business climate.
The Economic Development One-Stop Shop website will remain a dynamic platform. City officials plan to continually expand the resources available on the site, ensuring it evolves in response to the needs of local businesses and entrepreneurs. In this regard, local business owners and community partners are encouraged to promote and share this new online resource, which aims to strengthen Shreveport’s reputation as a business-friendly city and attract new investments.
By addressing the systemic obstacles that businesses have historically faced and providing a centralized hub of information, the Economic Development One-Stop Shop website is positioned to become an essential tool for anyone looking to navigate the business landscape in Shreveport effectively. The initiative underscores the city’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and enhancing the economic prospects of the community.
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