In a historic partnership, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (SBCTB), together with the City of Shreveport, City of Bossier City, Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, Bossier Chamber of Commerce, Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce, and other local community organizations are working together to develop a Destination Master Plan and Community Brand.
The primary goal of the Destination Master Plan (DMP) is to set goals and create initiatives over the next 10 years to attract more investment into the community and increase overall visitor spending here. The project will provide a wider variety of jobs, increase the local tax base, help fund community amenities and services, support special events, attract corporate investment and relocation, enhance civic pride, and improve overall quality of life. Learn more about what a destination master plan is here. Visit Shreveport-Bossier and MMGY heard from more than 1,200 people through listening sessions, town hall forums and a resident-sentiment survey.
The Shreveport-Bossier DMP strategic framework focuses on six things:
Ultimately, this plan is about building a better Shreveport-Bossier long-term and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth in the Shreveport-Bossier community. Our hope for Shreveport-Bossier is for it to be a place we are all proud to call home. Visit Shreveport-Bossier welcomes you to include the new logo on your publications, websites, etc.
Download the official press release here.