After two years of the Silicon Bayou 100 running fairly similarly and smoothly, there are still remaining questions and some confusion as to how it works. This post is meant to be a clarification of the #SBN100 and provide a starting point for discussions on how the process may change next year. What the Silicon Bayou [...]
The Silicon Bayou recently received a mention in the well-known business publication Fast Company because of an interview David Zax did with John Grindley, Executive Director of CoHabitat Foundation. He proudly supported the economic and technological growth in Shreveport and explained why one should start a startup there. When asked how Shreveport became a tech [...]
ArcMail, a company which is known for pioneering email archiving technology in the North American market has recently moved into the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City. The companies provides secure and cost-effective email archiving and management solutions for its customers. Craig Spohn, President of the Cyber Innovation has noticed growth in the small technology [...]
Over the weekend, the Shreveport Bossier area was thrilled to bring together participants for its own Startup Weekend, a 54-hour event where the goal is to launch a startup with help from sponsors and business leaders as coaches. 76 participants pitched 38 ideas and formed 11 teams. 33 sponsors helped make the event possible. The [...]
Back in August, SBN covered the details of Startup Weekend Shreveport, happening the weekend of October 26-28th, 2012. Now, the 54 hour event will also include a tour of Moonbot Studios and a host of other added speakers, coaches, and judges. The tour of the studio will take place on Friday afternoon and the first 20 people [...]
Shreveport-based technology solutions company Enterprise Computing Services (ECS) announced Friday it had merged with Trusted Data Solutions (TDS). TDS is known for data network design and implementation. Two years ago they expanded business to include web and Cloud services, physical security, and areas of network security. TDS is also a Shreveport-based company. Their employees hold [...]
The Shreveport Bossier Startup Weekend event will be held on Oct 26-28, 2012 inside of Shreveport’s coworking space Cohab. The Shreveport Bossier Startup Weekend will be host to dozens of entrepreneurs being coached by more than 30 successful business and industry leaders in the area. The list of committed judges and coaches is still growing. [...]
As part of the 4-Region eWARDS tour, the Louisiana Technology Council (LTC) recently announced the winners of the Shreveport/Bossier sector. eWARDS is now a statewide cooperative program designed to recognize technology achievements from regions (four in total) across the State. This year’s eWARDS were previously written about here. eWARDS celebrates the innovation and achievement for those in Louisiana who have had a positive impact in technology [...]
Yesterday, the Bossier Arts Council (BAC) unveiled details of DigiFest South, a new digital arts festival and career fair to be held September 6 – 9, 2012. DigiFest South will also include vendor exhibitions and presentations by TEDx Red River featuring experts from Twin Engine Labs, CoHabitat Shreveport, Blade Studios, Fairfield Studios and more. TEDx RedRiver is leading a series of [...]
CoHabitat Foundation’s mission is to develop the creative economy in North Louisiana by supporting local business and creative workers. The foundation is home to Cohab, an innovative shared workspace in downtown Shreveport. Below are their events throughout the month of May. May seedTALK! When: Wednesday, May 23rd, 11:30 am – 1 pm Cost: Lunch and Learn, [...]
