By: William Anderson   Creating an innovative and collaborative startup community for young and growing companies is a commendable goal for any region. In Northwest Louisiana, BRF and its Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP) have been diligently working...

North Louisiana companies added to the Dolores George LaVigne Wall of Entrepreneurial Achievement  Fifteen newly launched or growing startups in North Louisiana were announced Thursday, Oct. 10, by BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP). The companies’ logos...

BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP) held a Launch Network Resource Partner Kick-Off Event on Thursday, May 16 at Louisiana Tech’s Academic Success Center located on the Bossier Parish Community College campus. The event brought together Launch Network...

By: William Anderson In the world of business innovation, the journey from concept to success is both challenging and rewarding. For college students across Louisiana, this journey often begins at an information session introducing the dynamic pitch competitions...

By William Anderson There are three things we know for certain in life: death, taxes, and a brutally hot Louisiana summer. Fortunately for Shreveport, there has been a place for residents to cool down when the heat turns up. You may remember it as Water Town or Splash...

Destination 318: Sparking Innovation and Economic Growth Through Tourism in Shreveport-Bossier By William Anderson Visit Shreveport-Bossier is making a bold investment in the tourism industry with Destination 318, a $100,000 competition aimed at sparking new tourism...

From California to Caddo Parish: Multipack Brings Jobs and Opportunity to North Louisiana By William Anderson – EAP Financial Analyst Tasked with starting, recruiting, and retaining businesses, BRF, its Shreveport Next division, and its economic development partners...

Co-written by EAP Financial Analysts: William Anderson and Tyra Kidd On a Tuesday, we showed up at Orlandeaux’s Cross Lake Café.  While waiting to be seated, we took in the views of Cross Lake and chatted with both visitors and fellow members of the community before...

Written by: William Anderson We've all heard the exciting news about Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson establishing his G-Unit Film & Television studio in Shreveport, Louisiana. Beyond producing top-tier music and media, this move is set to create a significant positive...

EAP Hits the Road: Bringing "How to Fund Your Business" to North Louisiana By William Anderson “How do I fund my business?” is one of the most common questions entrepreneurs ask — and it’s often the biggest obstacle standing between them and their goals. BRF’s...