BIZ. October 2013

The CoHab WayOne Nonprofit Has Changed the Way Business Gets Done Locally

October 2013

DELIVERED TO BUSINESS LEADERS THROUGHOUT SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER

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Bossier Chamber of CommerceNewsletter Inside this Edition

When It IsBetter to

GIVEBusiness Philanthropy Not Only OffersTax Breaks, It Helps the Community

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The First Word

Happiness. Is really all we want? To be happy? We do so many things in the “Pursuit ofHappiness. ” I’ll be happy if… • I get a job• Change jobs• Lose weight • Quit this exercis-ing to lose weight • Get married • Am no longer married • Have kids • If the kids willgrow up and leave the house • If I buy this • If I get a new one of those. We chase hap-piness and chase happiness until we are completely miserable.

When Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” he opened the door to happiness in this life.Some people call them the “Be attitudes” – but they should probably be called the “be happyattitudes”

When Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount” he opened the door to happiness in this life.Some people call them the “Be attitudes” – but they should probably be called the “be happyattitudes.” In fact the Amplified Bible expands the word “Blessed” to “Happy and/or Happi-ness.)

Jesus is telling us that our happiness and our attitudes are connected.

You know, it’s real hard to be happy with a bad attitude. In fact it may be impossible.

YOUR ATTITUDE IS AN OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF AN INWARD FEELING

Your attitude either draws people close to you or repelspeople from you. Your attitude will lead you to the prom-ised land or keep you in the desert.

Approximately 2 million left Egypt – 2 of those actuallypossessed the promised land.

We all have our reasons for our bad attitudes. Some peo-ple are just naturally critical. I can look at a page of writingand find the mistake almost immediately. This comes inhandy in my profession, but does not bode well when yourwife is asking you what you think of something she’spoured her heart into on paper and all you can do is showher the typos.

Change your attitude andhappiness will come. Or, keepdoing what you are doingand be miserable. The choiceis yours.

If You’re Happyand You Know itThe pursuit of happiness begins with attitude

David Specht Jr.President of Specht Newspapers, Inc.

Read his blog about leadership atwww.DavidASpecht.com

He may be reached via email [email protected].

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Volume 4, Number 7 | ©Copyright 2013 by Specht Newspapers, Inc. All rights reserved. BIZ. is published each month by Specht Newspapers, Inc.at 4250 Viking Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111. Telephone (318) 747-7900. Information in this publication is gathered from sources considered to bereliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information cannot be guaranteed.

20It’s Festival SeasonFall activities abound in Shreveport-Bossier.

22Filling In the GapsPhilanthropy often needed to help fund highereducation efforts.

8BIZ ToolsWe share practical tools to help you and yourbusiness succeed.

3 If You’re Happy and You Know itThe pursuit of happiness begins with attitude

5 Do You Hear What I hear?Set yourself apart by mastering listening skills

6 Introducing: The Main ProductIn sales, the main product if you

11 An Idea for NonprofitsLinkedIn can be valuable for raising awareness/funds

12 Disconnect to ReconnectDon’t let your primary method of communication involve technology

27 Dave On Small BusinessWhen a silent partner is anything but

Regulars

On the CoverCorporate philanthropy offers many incen-tives, including certain tax breaks. However,which nonprofit provide great business re-turns? Learn how one has changed the waymany do business in Shreveport-Bossier.Starting on Page 14.

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tions that were restructuring their businesses. The quote I heard frequently was“We’ve got to get back to the basics!” As I have related to you before, I wouldsigh and ask myself “Why did you ever leave?”

One of the most powerful “basics” is…LISTENING.

A key to my growth was realizing how powerful listening can be and how easy itis to learn…if you care about the client. When I forced myself to dial my presen-tation stuff down and maybe out, I listened to the client tell me how to sell them.The client will tell the seller? Sure!

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Randy BrownAdvertising/Marketing Guru

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Introducing: The Main Product

Ihave been in sales all of my professional ca-reer.... almost approaching 30 years at thispoint. There is an age old saying that I haveheard ever since I started in sales "people arebuying you," not necessarily just buying theproduct or just buying from any salesperson

who happens to come along. From this point ofview, as a salesperson, you are your main prod-uct. As such, how do we market ourselves? Theobvious answer, of course, is very effectively!Lets look at just a few of the methods by whichwe can effectively market ourselves using someof the wonderful tools that we have at our dis-posal in these modern and highly technologicaltimes.

Social MediaFacebook, Twitter and Linkedin - Essentially, thisis a "must do" in today's environment. Theseforms of social media are being used to marketcompanies, organizations, products and individu-als. We are all very busy and it takes a lot of timethese days just to keep up with emails, etc. Thiscan be a real challenge. When you add the formsof social media mentioned above into the mix,

time becomes even more critical. However, onceagain, this is a "must do!" Make great use of so-cial media. It will most definitely payoff!

NetworkingThe best networking move that I ever made wasgetting involved in our local chamber of com-merce. I met a world of influential business peo-ple, business owners, other salespeople,community leaders, etc. This turned out to be anextremely valuable and important part of mysuccess. This was not the only organization that Ibecame a part of - as I joined several profes-sional and community organization groups. These too turned out to be a great way to net-work and meet people that could help me alongthe way and most importantly, these particulargroups became a great way to get involved in ourcommunity and to give something back.

Connect with influencersAs stated above, meeting influential peoplethrough a professional organization or commu-nity group can really give you a boost in terms ofmarketing yourself. As a crucial part of this, mak-

ing use of the influence of those you meet canreally take you to the next level. For example,tying in everything that we have talked about sofar, just think about what will happen when theinfluential people that you meet start posting in-formation, etc. about you and yourcompany/product on Facebook! Soon, they willbe “tweeting” things about you, etc. Some of thearticles/material that I have read lately talk aboutthe term ROI. No, this is not the accounting termReturn on Investment. When used in this context,it means Return On Influence. What is your Re-turn On Influence? This is definitely something tothink about! This is huge!

Dare To Be DifferentBe Unique - Set Yourself apart. Don't be likeeveryone else. Don't do things in exactly thesame ways that others do. Look for even littleways that you can do things differently. To besuccessful in your overall marketing endeavors,you MUST market and promote yourself properly!


Ihave been in sales all of my professional ca-reer.... almost approaching 30 years at thispoint. There is an age old saying that I haveheard ever since I started in sales "people arebuying you," not necessarily just buying theproduct or just buying from any salesperson

who happens to come along. From this point ofview, as a salesperson, you are your main prod-uct. As such, how do we market ourselves? Theobvious answer, of course, is very effectively!Lets look at just a few of the methods by whichwe can effectively market ourselves using someof the wonderful tools that we have at our dis-posal in these modern and highly technologicaltimes.

Social MediaFacebook, Twitter and Linkedin - Essentially, thisis a "must do" in today's environment. Theseforms of social media are being used to marketcompanies, organizations, products and individu-als. We are all very busy and it takes a lot of timethese days just to keep up with emails, etc. Thiscan be a real challenge. When you add the formsof social media mentioned above into the mix,

time becomes even more critical. However, onceagain, this is a "must do!" Make great use of so-cial media. It will most definitely payoff!

NetworkingThe best networking move that I ever made wasgetting involved in our local chamber of com-merce. I met a world of influential business peo-ple, business owners, other salespeople,community leaders, etc. This turned out to be anextremely valuable and important part of mysuccess. This was not the only organization that Ibecame a part of - as I joined several profes-sional and community organization groups. These too turned out to be a great way to net-work and meet people that could help me alongthe way and most importantly, these particulargroups became a great way to get involved in ourcommunity and to give something back.

Connect with influencersAs stated above, meeting influential peoplethrough a professional organization or commu-nity group can really give you a boost in terms ofmarketing yourself. As a crucial part of this, mak-

ing use of the influence of those you meet canreally take you to the next level. For example,tying in everything that we have talked about sofar, just think about what will happen when theinfluential people that you meet start posting in-formation, etc. about you and yourcompany/product on Facebook! Soon, they willbe “tweeting” things about you, etc. Some of thearticles/material that I have read lately talk aboutthe term ROI. No, this is not the accounting termReturn on Investment. When used in this context,it means Return On Influence. What is your Re-turn On Influence? This is definitely something tothink about! This is huge!

Dare To Be DifferentBe Unique - Set Yourself apart. Don't be likeeveryone else. Don't do things in exactly thesame ways that others do. Look for even littleways that you can do things differently. To besuccessful in your overall marketing endeavors,you MUST market and promote yourself properly!

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What are we reading?In 2009, the U.S. unemployment rate approached ten percent. Today, when new work is found, it may notbe traditional. Studies estimate half of the American workforce will soon consist of freelancers, consultants,independent contractors, entreprenuers, "electronic immigrants," and so forth. Are you ready for the newnormal?

Dan Miller has seen it coming for years. But his thriving vocational best seller, 48 Days to the Work YouLove, is not so much about finding a new job as it is learning about who we are really called to be in rela-tion to our vocation-whatever shape that career may take in these changing times. According to the author,failing to make that fundamental discovery of calling is why so many people find themselves in jobs theyhate. But now, thousands upon thousands are finding the work they love, thanks to practical advice fromthis leading career counselor.

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The No A--hole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One

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Elements of Leaders of Character,Wayne HogueDavid Specht Jr.

When All Hail Breaks LooseWeathering The Storms of Life,

Dr. Pat DayRandy Brown

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Have you thought about using LinkedIn to raise awareness for your organiza-tion? It’s also a great tool for building important connections. Your boardmembers are on LinkedIn and they’re connected to hundreds or thousands ofpeople. Your donors and potential donors are there, as well, and they areconnected to hundreds or thousands of people. Tap into the wealth of data inLinkedIn and see how it positively impacts your non-profit, your association,

or your business.Here are a few ways to use LinkedIn to benefit your organization.

The obvious first thing to do is to publicize your fundraisers and activities throughyour LinkedIn posts. Ask your board members, supporters, and donors to help byposting, too. Plus, you should be posting articles designed to educate people aboutyour cause.

Create a LinkedIn group for your donors and/or supporters. Start discussions insideyour group, and participate in discussions that others begin. This is a great way tobetter understand any issues your supporters have or any needs that people believeshould be addressed. Think of using LinkedIn as a research tool.

You can also join other appropriate LinkedIn groups. Your potential donors are some-where, and you may find them in other groups.

Use the recommendation feature and write glowing comments about your key sup-porters and your board members. This is a win-win for both the organization and forthose individuals.

Make sure your board members indicate some-where in their LinkedIn profile that they areboard members of your organization. Peopleview these profiles often, and you will gain ad-ditional exposure and awareness this way.

One of the powerful features of LinkedIn isshowing how people are connected. Use thatto your advantage. If you want to meet or talkto a big, potential donor, find out if they are di-rectly connected to someone who is also con-nected to you. Then ask the mutual friend tointroduce you. You could reach out to themthrough LinkedIn, or pick up the phone andcall, or send an email.

Finally, build your connections deliberately.You might reach out to those you are alreadyconnected to in Facebook or Twitter. Find themin LinkedIn and send a connection request. LinkedIn is filled with decision makers, andthese members are both affluent and influen-tial. Isn’t that just what your organizationneeds?

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An Idea forNonprofitsLinkedIn can be valuablefor raising awareness/funds


Last week while responding to e-messages from multiple sources, I heard the employ-

ees down the hall chatting and laughing. Feeling left-out, I met them and enjoyed

catching up on new projects, successes, and generally reconnecting with each of them.

It was a great reminder of what I miss when my main method of communication is via

technology. In our busy work lives, we forget the value of an actual break from the

tasks at hand. The act of standing up, walking, and visiting with a live person at the

proverbial water cooler is not only physically and emotionally beneficial, it also relaxes and

recharges our minds. It provides another opportunity to strengthen relationships so necessary

to our success and wellbeing.

The technology tools that enable instant connection have also generated in us a love/hate re-

lationship. We enjoy the connectivity to instant messaging and information. Yet we complain

about always being available for our employer, clients, family, and friends.

Studies show multi-tasking results in less productivity. Instead of focusing on one project and

performing it well, we handle multiple tasks at once resulting in lower quality and late submit-

tals. It seems everyone, including ourselves, has come to expect instant connectivity. What

can we do about it? Put it down. Turn it off. Our employee deserves undivided attention. Our

family needs support. Co-workers want our opinion. And, we often need uninterrupted time

for quality work in an efficient manner.

Some argue that companies expect employees to be connected and available at all times. I

disagree. What would your immediate direct report think if they heard the following outgoing

message on your communication tools? “Hello, this is _____. It is (date & time). I am focusing

on a critical project and will return messages by 11:00 this morning. Please leave your mes-

sage and I will visit with you shortly. Thank you.” Chances are, if your boss had requested the

“critical project,” she would be pleased. Of course, do as you say and begin responding to

messages at 11:00 AM as promised.

Use your technological communication tools as just that – tools. They should support your

communications, not dominate them. Mutually lasting and beneficial relationships are built

face to face, interacting with people.

Protocol: The person in front of you has precedence. This

means the person in front of you is more important than

whoever is texting or calling you. The only exception to

this rule is if you ask permission first. “I am waiting for an

important message. When it arrives, do you mind if I take

it?”

Disconnect to reconnect. It will benefit your relationships

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Disconnectto ReconnectDon’t let your primary method ofcommunication involve technology

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Cover Story

John Grindley is the founder andexecutive director of CoHab.


Cover Story

Inside the new CoHab, you'll findburgeoning entrepreneurs strivingto fulfill their dreams. This spacethat helps small businesses findtheir footing via collaboration andmuch needed workspace is founded

upon others seeing the scope and pay-off of the vision by opening their wal-lets.

"We're not a heartstrings organiza-tion. So what you should get behindwhen you get behind CoHab is creativeentrepreneurs and stopping the braindrain," said Executive Director JohnGrindley.

The coworking facility based indowntown Shreveport's Red River Dis-trict is a non-profit organization thatcultivates a sense of community by fos-tering collaboration among small busi-ness startups and entrepreneurs.

"So many people come into thisspace, a digital photographer workingnext to a guy who develops websitesand they're all sitting and sharing desksalongside each other so they can askquestions and collaboration on projects,and it happens organically," musedGrindley.

The Coworking Movement began in

2004 when people creating their ownbusinesses sought to collaborate via so-cial media and coffee houses.

"People weren't learning and grow-ing their business along other like-minded folks. So you had people in SanFrancisco who brought surge protectorsand (equipment) to coffee houses to setup for the day so others could sharetheir business and be in the trencheswith an entrepreneur or freelancer,"Grindley explained.

The result was serendipitous interac-tions that fostered business knowledgeand growth. This movement quicklyspread when Grindley witnessed themodel based in Dallas, Texas.

The three models for coworking in-cluded sharing, where several businesspeople find space and split the rent, for-profit where real estate is rented andtenants pay cost of rent and use ofspace, and non-profit — paying forspace via private, public, and grant dol-lars combined with members paying touse the space.

"Our folks here are members –they're not tenants or renters, they're apart of something bigger than them-selves," said Grindley.

Upon realizing the potential to bringsomething as beneficial as coworking toShreveport, his background in non-prof-its gave Grindley insight into securinggrants to help fund the area's ownspace.

"I saw a need for bringing small busi-nesses and entrepreneurs to DowntownShreveport," he said. "It's about qualityof life. With higher salaries you can giveback and grow this community ingreater ways."

"If you give to CoHab, you may notsee the impact directly, but the eco-nomic impact is gigantic. For the severalhundred thousand dollars, we've had animpact of $12-15 million in projectsgenerated in this space."

Due to the success of CoHab the fa-cility relocated last month. After 3.5years in a repurposed building off ClydeFant Parkway in downtown Shreveport,it's new home is the Red River Districtunder the Texas Street Bridge.

"The new space allowed us to pushthe reset button," Grindley said. "We'remore sustainable and we're in a districtthat needs to be redeveloped."

"We proved the experiment works.For three and a half years, we didn'tknow if coworking would pan out inShreveport-Bossier, but it did and weknew we needed a permanent home.The Red River District is an area thatneeded to be redeveloped, redefined,and repurposed from a night

club/restaurant area to a more family-friendly environment."

And others are showing their faith inCoHab's move in big ways.

A Kickstarter campaign — a websitethat allows organizations to promote aproject and then collect donations forsaid project — raised $20,000 for thenew CoHab Kitchen Incubator that willbe housed in its new home.

"Imagine what we do out there forsmall businesses, but in here for culi-nary entrepreneurs. It lowers the bar —you have an idea for a catering busi-ness, now instead of investing thou-sands of dollars on a whim, you can testit out here," said Grindley.

And just after CoHab moved to itsnew location, Shreveport’s DowntownDevelopment Authority and the Down-town Shreveport Development Corpora-tion each donated $25,000 to helpCoHab finish the renovation of its newspot.

“We believe in CoHab’s mission asmuch now as we did initially,” says LizSwaine, Executive Director of theDDA/DSDC. “The DDA has now con-tributed more than $200,000 to helpcreate a space for entrepreneurs andsmall businesses to thrive and grow. Weare especially excited about the youthand energy CoHab brings to down-town.’’

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Coworking model not new, butworking well in Shreveport-Bossier

STORY BYSean Green

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Alliance For Eduction Inc 820 Jordan St Ste 485 Shreveport, La 71101-4533American Rose Society PO Box 4492 Shreveport, La. 71134-0492Animal Welfare Inc PO Box 4797 Shreveport, La. 71134-0797Arc Of Caddo-Bossier Foundation 351 Jordan St Shreveport, La. 71101-4846Barksdale Forward Inc PO Box 625 Shreveport, La. 71162-0625Biomedical Research Foundation Of NWLA 1505 Kings Hwy Shreveport, La. 71103-4228Bossier Arts Council 630 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La. 71111-4412Bossier Council On The Aging Inc 706 Bearkat Dr Bossier City, La. 71111-4566BPCC Foundation Inc 6220 E Texas St Bossier City, La. 71111-6922Caddo Career & Technology Center Foundation 5950 Union Ave Shreveport, La. 71108-3928Caddo Council On Aging 1700 Buckner St Shreveport, La. 71101-4452Christus Schumpert Health System Foundation 1 Saint Mary Pl Shreveport, La. 71101-4343Cohabitat Foundation 610 Commerce St Shreveport, La. 71101-3629Community Foundation Of North Louisiana 401 Edwards St Ste 105 Shreveport, La. 71101-5508Cyber Assurance And Defense Center Inc 6300 E Texas Street Suite 100 Bossier City, La. 71111-6924Cyberspace Innovation Center Incoporated 6300 E Texas St Ste 100 Bossier City, La. 71111-6924David Raines Community Health Center Inc 3041 Dr Martin Luther King Dr Shreveport, La. 71107-4705David Toms Charitable Foundation 1545 E 70th St Ste 201 Shreveport, La. 71105-5051Friends Of The Barnwell Center 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy Shreveport, La. 71101-3207Friends Of The Bossier Library 2206 Beckett St Bossier City, La. 71111-3730Friends Of The Municipal Auditorium Inc 705 Elvis Presley Ave Shreveport, La. 71101-3405Gingerbread House 1700 Buckner St Ste 101 Shreveport, La. 71101-4452Greater Shreveport Eco. 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Foundation Inc 400 Edwards St Shreveport, La. 71101-6134Habitat For Humanity International Inc 106 E Kings Hwy Ste 106 Shreveport, La. 71104-3426Hal Sutton Foundation Inc 212 Texas St Ste 117 Shreveport, La. 71101-3250House For Hope Inc 2038 East 7oth Street Shreveport, La. 71105-0000Independence Bowl Foundation PO Box 1723 Shreveport, La. 71166-1723Inner City Entrepreneur Institute 820 Jordan St Ste 315 Shreveport, La. 71101-4512James Burton Foundation 714 Elvis Presley Ave Shreveport, La. 71101-3406Junior Achievement Of North Louisiana Inc 3825 Gilbert Dr Shreveport, La. 71104-5000Junior League Of Shreveport Inc 2601 Line Avenue Shreveport, La. 71104-3045Keep Bossier Beautiful 707 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La. 71111-4501Lifeshare Blood Centers 8910 Linwood Ave Shreveport, La. 71106-6508Little Theatre Of Shreveport PO Box 4853 Shreveport, La. 71134-0853Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc 1750 Claiborne Ave Shreveport, La. 71103-4119LSU Health Sciences Foundation In Shreveport 1501 Kings Highway Box 105 Shreveport, La. 71103-4228LSU In Shreveport Foundation Inc 1 University Pl Shreveport, La. 71115-2301LSU Shreveport Alumni Association 1 University Pl Shreveport, La. 71115-2301North Louisiana Economic Partnership Inc 415 Texas St Ste 320 Shreveport, La. 71101-3540Northwest Louisiana Community Dev. Corp. 4725 Greenwood Rd Ste 36 Shreveport, La. 71109-5617Northwest Louisiana Food Bank 2307 Texas Ave Shreveport, La. 71103-3621Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Assoc. 3101 Fairfield Ave Shreveport, La. 71104-4137Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Fund Inc 4300 Old Brownlee Rd Bossier City, La. 71111-5111Pet Savers Inc 632 Dudley Dr Shreveport, La. 71104-4916Providence House 814 Cotton St Shreveport, La. 71101-3404Red River Film Society Inc 617 Texas St Shreveport, La. 71101-3511Red River Revel Arts Festival 101 Crockett St Ste C Shreveport, La. 71101-3781Renesting Project Inc 587 Northpark Ct Bossier City, La. 71111-2263River Bend Rotary Foundation Inc 8585 Business Park Dr Shreveport, La. 71105-5655River City Repertory Theatre 2829 Youree Drive Shreveport, La. 71104-3659Rotary Club Of Shreveport Foundation PO Box 380 Shreveport, La. 71162-0380Sci-Port Discovery Center 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy Shreveport, La. 71101-3667Sci-Port Foundation 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy Shreveport, La. 71101-3667Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project 625 Texas St Shreveport, La. 71101-3511Shreveport Bossier Supports Barksdale PO Box 5541 Shreveport, La. 71135-5541Shreveport Green 3625 Southern Ave No 210 Shreveport, La. 71104-4123Shreveport Little Theatre Guild 2900 Wheeless Ave Shreveport, La. 71104-3318Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet PO Box 78564 Shreveport, La. 71137-8564Shreveport Multicultural Center Inc PO Box 305 Shreveport, La. 71162-0305Shreveport Opera 212 Texas St Ste 101 Shreveport, La. 71101-3249Shreveport Regional Arts Council 400 Clyde Fant Pkwy Shreveport, La. 71101-3306Shreveport Symphony Guild Inc 3112 Alexander Ave Shreveport, La. 71104-4616Shreveport Symphony Orchestra Foundation PO Box 205 Shreveport, La. 71162-0205Shreveport-Bossier Mayors Prayer Breakfast Inc PO Box 1607 Shreveport, La. 71165-1607Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission 901 Mcneil St Shreveport, La. 71101-3723Southern University At Shreveport Foundation 610 Texas St Ste 400 Shreveport, La. 71101-3535Strategic Action Council Of NWLA Inc PO Box 1910 Shreveport, La. 71166-1910The Center For Families Inc 864 Olive St Shreveport, La. 71104-2159The Philadelphia Center 2020 Centenary Blvd Shreveport, La. 71104-2437The Strand Theatre PO Box 1547 Shreveport, La. 71165-1547Theatre Of The Performing Arts Of Shreveport PO Box 37404 Shreveport, La. 71133-7404Think First Of Ark-La-Tex Inc 960 Sheridan Ave Suite A Shreveport, La. 71104-2106United Way Of Northwest Louisiana 402 Edwards St Shreveport, La. 71101-3107Volunteers For Youth Justice 900 Jordan St Suite 102 Shreveport, La. 71101-4310Volunteers Of America Inc 360 Jordan St Shreveport, La. 71101-4847YMCA Of Northwest Louisiana 400 Mcneil St Shreveport, La. 71101-3010

The “C” Class The Following is a list of some 501(c)(3)

nonprofits in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

This list is merely an example of some of the 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the area. More nonprofits may be found at: http://www.melissadata.com/

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Since the Great Recession, economic de-velopment tops the list of most every-one’s concerns. Ensuring a thrivingeconomy with varied job opportunities-not just for us but for future genera-tions- remains a critical issue for our

region, our state, and our nation. NorthLouisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) is part-nering with the Bossier Chamber of Commerceto present the “NLEP Regional Caravan,” onThursday, October 10th from 11:30am-1:00pmat the Bossier Civic Center, 620 Benton Rd.,Bossier City, LA 71111. The Regional Caravanwill focus on economic development for ourcommunities and highlight economic develop-ment assets and programs in Bossier, La.

The NLEP Regional Caravan travels throughoutthe 14 parishes of North Louisiana that weserve in order to reach out to elected, businessand community leaders to discuss the eco-nomic progress of the region. Speakers at theBossier event include Mayor Lo Walker, City ofBossier City; Scott Martinez, NLEP President;Lisa Johnson, Bossier Chamber of CommercePresident; GB Cazes, Vice President, Cyber In-novation Center; Chancellor Jim Henderson,

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC),along with representatives from the BossierParish Police Jury and Greater Bossier EconomicDevelopment Foundation.

The speakers will update attendees on the re-gional economy, economic development trendsand recent announcements. The Cyber Innova-tion Center will speak about fostering a knowl-edge-based economy and efforts to promotemore STEM education. BPCC will provide infor-mation on their economic development train-ing programs, including an update on the new$22 million BPCC Center for Advanced Manu-facturing and Engineering Technology.

Additionally, companies can learn about freeprograms and services that can help their busi-ness grow. Qualifying businesses can take ad-vantage of state tax rebates or credits forcreating jobs or participate in the LouisianaEconomic Gardening program which providestechnical assistance.North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) isa public-private partnership dedicated to thepositive and sustainable economic develop-ment of the 14 parishes it serves in North

Louisiana. The NLEP and its many partners workwith both existing and prospective companiesto facilitate the attraction and retention of capi-tal investment and meaningful job opportuni-ties in our region.

NLEP acts as a “first stop shop” for companiesconsidering locating or expanding in NorthLouisiana. Our services include, but are notlimited to, facilitating information gathering,planning and scheduling site visits, conductingan initial real estate search, engaging variouspartners for support, providing advice and ad-vocacy on federal, state and local incentives,and assisting with workforce marketing and re-cruitment.

The NLEP Regional Caravan is sponsored by theBossier Chamber of Commerce, Citizens Na-tional Bank, Cook Yancey Law Corp, Hill Oil,Southern Strategy Group, BIZ Magazine, andWard II Industrial District. Please RSVP DianeRasberry at 318-677-2557 or email [email protected].

On the Economic Development Front

Scott MartinezPresident, NLEP

He is the President of North LouisianaEconomic Partnership (NLEP), a public-private partnership dedicated to pro-moting economic development inNorth Louisiana. Send comments [email protected].

The Caravan is Coming

Looking for something FUN to do?

Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, 629 Spring St., Shreveport, LA, 800-551-8682ShreveportBossierFUnguide.com

MSPS New Music Festival

The festival explores experimental tendencies, legacies, and new directions in music and art with origins, roots, or associations to the American south! On Oct. 11 the event is at the Shreveport Common Arts District and is free to the public. The Oct. 12 event, which cost $20, takes place in the Shreveport Waterworks Museum, 142 N. Common St., Shreveport. 7pm -11pm. www.mspsnmf.com

Free and open to the public, Chimpanzee Discovery Days is an entertaining and educational event for the entire family! Visitors to Chimp Haven will have the chance to observe the chimpanzees in their natural, forested habitats; talk to staff about their personalities and natural behavior; and discover the wonders hidden on the nature trail. www.chimphaven.org/support/events

all over the world to create and present a short

Shreveport-Bossier area. The grand prize of $50,000 is one of the world’s largest cash prizes for a short

The 2nd Annual Louisiana

Film Prize

Join us for the “BEST” Halloween party in town! Hundreds of guests attend, fully costumed, for an evening of dancing, dining and fun!! You must be 21 years old to attend. This is artspace’s annual friend-raiser. So plan to attend and show your spooky support. Located at 710 Texas Street, Shreveport. 318-673-6535. www.artspaceshreveport.com

Family fun, food, entertainment, livestock shows and much more. Attractions include Circus Hollywood, the exotic Ultimate Safari, Dallas the Fire Guy and The Clown of Many Faces, livestock shows and educational agricultural exhibits. New this year, Penguins of the Arctic High Dive Show, Live Shark Show and The Tree of Life, just to name

State Fair of Louisiana

The largest outdoor arts festival in north Louisiana, attracts more than 180,000 people. The Revel will bring over 100 visual artists from throughout the country. The children’s area will offer art projects, face painting, a mock geological dig, and many more activities. Music, dance, and various performing artists will perform on three outdoor stages. www.redriverrevel.com

Red River Revel

This afternoon festival will include live music by Buggaboo and Bayou Gypsy as well as a bouncy

of course, a huge spread of great cajun and creole food from Herby-K’s. Admission is $25. Kids ages 10 and under are admitted free. Food is included in the price of admission. Beer will be available. www.facebook.com/pages/Herby-Ks/111273608906824

3rd Annual Herby-K's

Block Party and Benefit

chimp haven's 2nd annual

Fall Harvest Festival

Octoberfest...Louisiana style! Drink, eat, drink some more and dance to live music. Sample over 100 varieties of beer, enjoy live music by Blackwater Bride, college football games on big screen TVs, and food from some of Shreveport’s

shreveportbrew.com. Only 1600 tickets will be sold. www.shreveportbrew.com

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Fall is one of the busiest seasons forfestivals in Shreveport-Bossier. An-chored by major events like the RedRiver Revel Arts Festival, the fall festi-val season has grown to include a sur-prising variety of unique cultural

festivals and annual events.

The 38th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festi-val, scheduled for Oct. 5-12 in downtownShreveport’s Festival Plaza, will include head-lining performances by such legendary musicacts as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band andthe Blind Boys of Alabama. In addition to aneclectic slate of live music offerings, thisyear’s Revel will include a performance by theworld-renowned Dallas Black Dance Theatreas well as a massive, walk-in sculpture knownas the ExxopolisLuminarium. For a completelist of entertainment, food and art available atthe Revel, visit www.redriverrevel.com.

The 2nd Annual DigiFest South, Sept. 20-21, will feature two days of exhibits, presenta-tions, live music and more, all of which aredesigned to encourage a better appreciation

of the role played by the digital arts in today’ssociety. While last year’s DigiFest took placeentirely in Bossier City, the 2013 event will in-clude events in Shreveport as well as BossierCity. The largest component of DigiFest Southis the digital media expo and digital art ex-hibit, which will be held, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. bothdays, at the Bossier Civic Center.Tickets are $5and include admission into the main floor ofDigiFest South as well as the festival’s satel-lite locations.More information is availableat www.digifestsouth.com.

Also turning two, and taking place duringthe same weekend as DigiFest South, BossierCity’s Phenom Film Festival features four daysof film screenings, red carpet events andmore, Sept. 19-22. The festival includesscreenings and events in three locations: EastBank Theater, Bossier Civic Center and theCourtyard ByMarriott Louisiana Boardwalkhotel. Phenom Film Festival’s ambitiously-pro-grammed film selection includes a huge se-lection of short films from across the globe, aswell as foreign language features, documen-tary films and more. More information is avail-

able atwww.phenomfilmfest.org.Several other upcoming festivals have re-

cently made big announcements. The McNeilStreet Pumping Station New Music Festival, anelectronic music festival held on the groundsof downtown Shreveport’s historic steam-powered waterworks at 142 N. CommonStreet, will take place on Oct. 11-12. TheTexas Avenue Makers Fair, a non-traditionalarts and crafts fair, will partner with theShreveport Regional Arts Council for their Nov.9 event, which is expected to showcase nearly200 arts and crafts vendors in the 800 blockof historic Texas Avenue in downtown Shreve-port. The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival re-cently announced that New Orleans’ “Queenof Soul” Irma Thomas will be headlining thefestival’s tenth annual event on Saturday, Nov.16 in Shreveport’s Columbia Park.

These are only a few of more than 30 festi-vals and annual events taking place this Fall inCaddo and Bossier Parishes. For a completelist of upcoming festivals and events takingplace in Shreveport-Bossier,visit www.sbfunguide.com.

Musicians and performers head-line the Red River Revel Arts Festi-val, set to rock downtownShreveport Oct. 5-12. Perform-ances this year include legendarymusic acts like the PreservationHall Jazz Band and the Blind Boysof Alabama.

The Red River Revel Arts Festival,known as the largest outdoor artsfestival in North Louisiana, cele-brates artistic creations fromaround the country and alsoserves as a venue to well theirwork.

It Is FESTIVAL SeasonShreveport-Bossier is the place for Fall activities

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From the Bossier Chamber

The financial reality has changed dramatically for colleges and universities over the pastfive years. State funding for higher education has dropped precipitously in Louisianaand most other states. While the reduction has been replaced in part by increased tu-ition, there is a limit to the amount of financial burden our students can carry. Philan-thropy will have to become a growing part of the resource mix in the future. Supportfrom donors who recognize the value schools bring to the community will be increas-

ingly vital.

For nearly 50 years, Bossier Parish Community College has provided access to quality post-sec-ondary education for our community. By creating programs aligned with career opportunitiesand employer demands in our regional economy, we have experienced unprecedented growth.In the last four years, our enrollment has grown by over 80% and the number of graduates weproduce annually has nearly doubled. During this same time period, we have transitioned froma reliance predominantly on state funding to a model where the state now provides just 25%of our resources. The remainder comes from students and employers in the form of tuition, andfrom the generous philanthropic support of the Bossier Parish Community College Foundation.The BPCC Foundation supports a variety of efforts at BPCC including: student scholarships, cul-tural enrichment, school enhancement, faculty and staff development, and endowments andinvestments for the long-term support of the College. Last year alone, the Foundation providedscholarships to 81 students who otherwise could not have attended college.

Foundation resources come from a variety of places. The Foundation’s Annual Drive is sup-ported by the generosity of a wide array of stakeholders, including BPCC’s own faculty andstaff. The annual BPCC100 event brings thousands of community members to campus to watchemployer partners compete in “high-speed” racing. This year’s event raised $55,000 dollars to

fund student scholarships. Finally, a number of corporatepartners have contributed substantial amounts for sectorspecific projects at the College.

Spurred by the passage of Act 360 (Adley), a bill that pro-vides $18.5 million for a STEM building at BPCC but re-quires a $2.25 million local match, the BPCC Foundationhas begun a feasibility study for a capital campaign, thefirst of its kind for the College. In addition to the capitalproject, the campaign will seek to address the needs ofstudents and employers by funding increased access toscholarships and enhanced student success efforts, andensuring world class instructional excellence through fac-ulty development and retention initiatives. At BPCC, weLOVE what the future holds. We are confident that our ef-forts to become the preeminent consumer-driven collegein the nation, with the support of the BPCC Foundation, willbe viewed as a worthy investment by our community.

Filling in the GapsPhilanthropy often needed to helpfund higher education efforts

Jim HendersonBossier Parish Community College

BPCC Chancellor Jim Henderson isChairman-Elect for the Bossier Cham-ber of Commerce.


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Dr. Jim Henderson, Chairman Chancellor, Bossier Parish Community College; Emile Cordaro, Chair-Elect, AEP SWEPCO; David Specht, Finance Chair, Bossier Press Tribune; Jason Smith, 2013 Chairman, Citizens National Bank Joining these officers as new directors for 2014-2016 term are: Casey Bloxom Roberts; G.B. Cazes, Cyber Innovation Center and Barry Regula, Margaritaville Resort & Casino. Serving a one year term,

John Bonomo, Bonomo Builders. For a complete listing of our board members, please visit bossierchamber.com

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TLA/Business After Hours Thank you to our third quarter hosts: Buffalo Wild Wings, Home Federal Bank, Virginia

New Teacher Luncheon This summer the Bossier Chamber and our title sponsor Barksdale Federal Credit Union hosted a luncheon at Bella Amore Ballroom for the incoming educators in the Bossier parish school system to show them our support as they enter into a new school year. The event was again a great success, thank you to all our new teachers who turned out and congratulations to the ten lucky winners who received cash prizes to put toward their classrooms from Bossier Federal Credit Union.

Pictured above are the 2013 Patriot Award Winners with our special guest

speaker, Ray Castle (centered).

To the left are our honorary patriot award recipients, Col (ret) Steve

dePyssler, USAF, and Chief Dallas Greene, Shreveport Fire Dept.

The month of October is synonymous with Celebrate Barksdale. This is the time of year when we honor our local military men and women serving at Barksdale Air Force Base and show them how much our community truly appreciates them. Among the many opportunities to show our appreciation are several events that our members love to participate in. Starting off the month is the Celebrate Barksdale Reception; an exclusive, sponsor-only event recognizing senior leaders at Barksdale. A base-wide picnic held in the first half of the month is an opportunity for volunteers to come serve lunch to the Airmen and their families. Then mid-month, we will be showing appreciation to the Airmen at the Members & Military Bowling Tournament. Businesses enjoy sponsoring a team of well-deserving Airmen to get an afternoon of bowling and fun at Holiday Lanes. For more information on how you can get involved with military support programs, contact Monique Roux at [email protected].

Each year the Bossier Chamber is honored to host the Annual Patriot Awards in recognition of the many brave men and women who serve our community and our nation. Individuals from local fire, law enforcement, emergency services and military units are nominated by their peers to be recognized as top performers in some of most demanding jobs. This year we heard a message of hope following tragedy from Dr. Ray Castle, an athletic training program director and associate professor, with LSU who was a first responder at the Boston Marathon bombings last year. Dr. Castle shared the struggles and victories that first responders endure after they provide frontline support and he helped to recognize the courageous men and women that serve locally in and around our community. The 2013 Patriot Award winners include: Fred McAnn-Bossier Parish 911 Communications Matthew C Bragg-Bossier City Police Dept. Bruce Bletz- Guest Speaker-Ray Castle TSgt Keyne J Mosley-307th Maintenance Squadron Major Jason Dymond-96 Bomb Squadron - 2BW Melvin Singleton-Bossier City Fire Dept.


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For more than 100 years, CHRISTUS Health Shreveport-Bossier has extended its healing ministry to residents of Northwest Louisiana and that commitment continues. We are changing how we deliver healthcare in the region. Fueled by a $55 million investment, we are expanding at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, adding outpatient services and primary care to Bossier and other growing areas of the community and working a multi-year plan to repurpose the CHRISTUS Schumpert campus near downtown Shreveport. Construction of the new space at Highland will be complete within 24months and includes a new Cancer Treatment Center, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), inpatient rehabilitation unit and expansion of The Birth Place. New locations for the Wound and Breast Care Centers are also planned. While facilities are being built, these services will continue to be provided in their current location at CHRISTUS Schumpert. We look forward to sharing our plans for Bossier and new ambulatory care centers throughout our community as we remain committed to our mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ through excellent,

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The Bossier Chamber of Commerce along with area partners converged on Washington DC to meet with officials regarding

-in including; Internet Taxation, Chinese Dumping and Local Airport concerns. Additionally, needs for Barksdale Air Force Base continue to be a top priority, as well as, Healthcare and Tax Reform. Members of the Bossier Chamber Fly-In received briefings from Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak, Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force; officials from the Northup Grumman Headquarters; officials from the US Chamber of Commerce and former Congressman Jim McCrery, National Steering Committee of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce advocates on behalf its business members annually through various fly-ins to Washington DC, personal visits, letter writing and conference calls. For more information or assistance on Government Advocacy through the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, contact Ashley Busada, Director of Government Relations. Pictured to the right: Bossier Chamber Northwest Louisiana Delegation met with Janet F. Kavinoky with the US Chamber of Commerce to receive updates on the national transportation agenda. Pictured left to right are Lindy Broderick, Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, Lauren Roberts, ValveWorks USA, Murray Viser, Barksdale Forward, Rocky Rocket, Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation, Ashley Busada, Bossier Chamber of Commerce and Janet F. Kavinoky, VP, Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition.

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Dear Dave,Should a new small business that’s still growing seek out investors?D.G.

Dear D.G.,I would not advise a small business to seek out investors—period.My advice is to grow small businesses with organic cash, meaning you earn themoney with which you’ll grow. It may mean you grow slower, and it might meanyou turn down some “big deals” you thought were going to be the biggest andbest things of your life. You know what? That’s okay. I’ve turned down deals likethat over the years, and I’m firmly convinced it’s better to be the tortoise thanthe hare.When you sell a piece of your ownership to people who are looking for a returninstead of caring about your dream, you’re creating the potential for a seriousmess. A lot of times they’ll seem like silent partners, which I think is an oxy-moron in small business. Most of these people can’t keep silent becausethey’ve put money into your deal. They’re all going to have different ideas andopinions, and there’s a good chance these are going to clash with the vision youhave for your company.Cash flow your growth, D.G. Cash flow your equipment purchases and the mar-kets you enter, also. Does this mean you might miss an opportunity? Sure, itdoes. It also means you’ll be missing opportunities to fail. Too much success toosoon is the second biggest reason small businesses shut down.When you grow too quickly, you run the risk of outgrowing your human re-sources, your financial resources and your infrastructure. Do what you can toensure that growth is steady, but play it smart. Don’t grow so fast that you crackthe foundation of the company!

—Dave

The business-starting baby step

Dear Dave,I’m following your plan for my personal finances, but I’d also like to open myown pizza place. How do you know when it’s the right time to start a businesswhen you’re walking through the Baby Steps?Patrick

Dear Patrick,The time can be anytime, depending on what you plan on spending. The moremoney it will take to get your business started, the later in the Baby Steps it willfall. If you’re going to start a new business tomorrow, and it will cost you $50but you can make $500, you can start during Baby Step 1. You have a different

situation, though, if it will take $5,000 toget it off the ground. If you need $50,000,that’s a whole new ballgame.You said you want to open a pizza place.That’s an expensive venture. In my mind, itwould come well after Baby Step 3, whichmeans you’re completely out of debt, ex-cept for your home, and you have an emer-gency fund of three to six months ofexpenses in place. Then, I’d ask myself ifthere was a way to start small. Is theresome way to become a pizza caterer beforejumping into the full-blown investment thatgoes along with a sit-down restaurant?You’ll have several elements to consider inthis type of business. Two of these are loca-tion and the quality of the pizza. You canhave great pizza and a lousy location andgo out of business just like you can have afabulous location with lousy pizza and goout of business.These are just two variables, and I’d hate tosee either one kill your business before youstarted. My advice is to take it slow and findan idea that will allow you to work your wayup to owning a pizza restaurant. Openingand maintaining a successful business is atough thing, and you want every advantageyou can get!

—Dave

Dave RamseyDave Ramsey is America’s trustedvoice on money and business. He’s au-thored four New York Times best-sell-ing books: Financial Peace, More ThanEnough, The Total Money Makeoverand EntreLeadership. The Dave Ram-sey Show is heard by more than 6 mil-lion listeners each week on more than500 radio stations. Follow Dave onTwitter at @DaveRamsey and on theweb at daveramsey.com.

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Few people realize that one of the most popular businesses in downtown Shreveport isthe result of the efforts of the Downtown Development Authority and a non-profit or-ganization called the Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation, or DSDC. In2001, DSDC purchased a blighted building slated for demolition in the middle of the600 block of downtown’s main street. 617 Texas Street was losing its roof and was be-coming a danger to the buildings on either side of it.

When it appeared the historic building, the early 1900s home to the Winter’s DepartmentStore, was going to the ground, DSDC stepped in and purchased, stabilized and restored it. 617Texas is now the home of the very popular Robinson Film Center and Abby Singer’s Bistro. Thisis but one example of DSDC’s Preserving Our Heritage One Building At A Time campaign andthe Downtown Development Authority’s commitment to furthering the arts as an industry indowntown Shreveport.

The two together are also responsible for the conversion of a vacant former furniture store inthe 700 block of Texas Street into artspace, a space used for the exhibition, promotion andteaching of art, “a miraculous place” where, according to Artistic Director William Joyce, “ any-thing can happen.”

A DSDC partnership with Historic Restoration, Inc. (HRI) of New Orleans led to the conversion ofUnited Jewelers and Lee Hardware into loft apartments downtown. DSDC/DDA also saw thepotential in a creative shared workspace – CoHabitat Shreveport - and provided funding tohelp the non-profit open at its Commerce Street location.

More recently, both DDA and DSDC assisted CoHabitat in its move to the Red River District, alocation that offers space for entrepreneurs that includes a commercial kitchen. DSDC worksto stimulate the revitalization of downtown Shreveport through initiatives that enhance busi-ness growth such as a low-interest revolving loan fund and a façade matching grant fund. Morethan 40 of these grants and loans have been successfully awarded creating opportunities forbusinesses ranging from a construction company to an art gallery.

New for 2013 is Develop Downtown Historic Restoration Grants, a fund available for buildingstabilization and soft costs such as architectural and engineering made possible by a grantfrom The Community Foundation of North Louisiana.

DSDC’s downtown plate is full with historic revitalization,parking development and management opportunities, resi-dential development and the hundred other issues in-volved in making downtown fun, safe, livable and open forbusiness.

Want to help restore a historic building, invest in a creativebusiness; participate in new opportunities? Donations toDSDC can be tailored to the downtown initiatives you findthe most important. More on DSDC can be found at:www.downtownshreveport.com

Downtown Development

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A Nonprofit thatmeans businessDowntown Shreveport Development corporationresponsible for revitalizing many ‘new’ landmarks


Chris JayPublic Relations and Social MediaManager, Shreveport Bossier Conven-tion and Tourist Bureau. He is amonthly contributor to Biz. Magazine.



Chris JayPublic Relations and Social MediaManager, Shreveport Bossier Conven-tion and Tourist Bureau. He is amonthly contributor to Biz. Magazine.


Lunch Break

Ishould probably preface this column by ac-knowledging that I have a bit of an obsessionwith Shreveport-style stuffed shrimp. I say“Shreveport-style” because I genuinely be-lieve that this particular kind of stuffedshrimp is a Shreveport thing; more specifi-

cally, I believe the recipe originated in thekitchen of the Freeman & Harris Cafe. When itclosed, Freeman & Harris Cafe may have been theoldest continually-operated, black-owned restau-rant in the United States. That fact gives thesestuffed shrimp historical significance, as possiblythe oldest surviving menu item from a historicallysignificant black-owned restaurant.

All of this is to say that, to me, these are morethan shrimp. They’re history on a plate. Delicious,

delicious history.

When Eddie’s Restaurant, 1956 Hollywood Av-enue, recently re-opened after five years of clo-sure, the Shreveport Sun ran an article about it intheir August 22, 2013 edition. The article statedthat “Eddie Hughes, a former chef and managerof the old Freeman & Harris Cafe, was the creatorand originator of what is known as ‘stuffedshrimp.’” Earlier this year, I spent about twomonths looking into the matter of who createdthe original stuffed shrimp recipe on behalf ofLouisiana Kitchen & Culture magazine, and Iended up half-convinced that Willie “Brother”Chapman created the recipe.

The thing about these shrimp is that they are,

genuinely, a little different at each restaurant.Many prefer those found at Brother’s Seafood(operated by Willie Chapman’s son, the locally-beloved Chef Orlando Chapman) or C&C Cafe(which is operated by a former Pete Harris Cafecook, Ms. Connie Robinson). The re-opening ofEddie’s Restaurant makes at least three restau-rants that claim to be serving the original, correctrecipe for Freeman & Harris-style stuffed shrimp.The plot thickens, and so does my waistline.

More than One Wayto Stuff a Shrimp

Eddie’s Offers A Uniquely Stuffed Shrimp Option Eddie’s Restaurant says they’re servingthe original recipe of Freeman & Harris

Cafe stuffed shrimp.


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