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MISSION

Diversify and grow our region’s economy.

VISION

Operate as a catalyst to expand and develop research, entrepreneurship and high-growth businesses in our region.

VALUES

Innovation. Collaboration. Problem Solving. Bold Action.

Latest Videos

Expert economic forecaster Dr. Marci Rossell provided a global economic forecast at BRF's Annual Event in Northwest Louisiana. Topics covered: global economic outlook, federal reserve, federal interest rates, housing costs, remote work, Artificial Intelligence, unemployment rates, labor force trends, oil prices and inflation.

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News

EDA Build to Scale grants to expand access to small business and entrepreneurship assistance in North Louisiana via BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program

BRF is an awardee of two grants totaling $2 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA)...

Organizations and local businesses issue letter of support for Shreveport’s 2024 bond issue

Special episode of On the Cusp podcast with Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux  Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and our podcast hosts...

Nearly $100M in federal funding directed to Air Force Global Strike Command since 2020

(U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis) BRF announces $36.5M in new funding to support AFGSC innovation and tech...