Sponsored: Shreveport- Bossier Economic Outlook 2026

Join Business Editor Liz Swain and a panel of local experts for the Shreveport Bossier Advocate’s 2026 Economic Outlook.

In this discussion, we dive deep into the major shifts impacting the North Louisiana economy, from the controversial boom of data centers to the "vibe recession" affecting local families.

In this video, we discuss:

The Data Center Boom: Analyzing potential developments in West Shreveport, Blanchard, and North Bossier, and what they mean for our power grid and water infrastructure.

Job Market Milestones: Louisiana has officially crossed the 2 million jobs mark—we discuss how we stay on this growth curve.

Inflation vs. The "Vibe": Why the economy looks good on paper but still feels expensive at the grocery store.

Healthcare Challenges: The economic headwinds facing hospitals and the insurance landscape.

Incentives & Development: How the state is using incentives to compete for major projects like SLB and Amazon.

Meet the Panel:
Justyn Dixon: President & CEO, North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP)
Douglas White: Economist & Director, LSUS Center for Business and Economic Research
Adam Knapp: CEO, Leaders for a Better Louisiana

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