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District F Forward Fund introduced to council as a targeted small-business grant using TIF resources
Summary
Dr. Marquis Pierre presented the District F Forward Fund to the council: a TIF-funded grant program targeting early-stage small businesses in District F with eligibility rules, a two-year residency commitment, partner wraparound services from Southern University's SBDC, and a proposed March public launch.
Dr. Marquis Pierre presented the District F Forward Fund to the Shreveport City Council as a targeted grant program intended to strengthen entrepreneurship, expand small-business opportunity and advance economic growth within District F.
Pierre said the fund is built around the idea that investing in local entrepreneurs keeps wealth and ownership in the district. She described eligibility as: businesses located in or relocating to District F (verified with lease, utility bill or registration), legally…
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