BRF

BRF is an economic development organization establishing north Louisiana as a preferred destination for high growth initiatives.

About

BRF is an economic development organization establishing north Louisiana as a preferred destination for high growth initiatives. Diversifying the region’s economy is its mission. 
It fulfills this mission through initiatives that support community, regional and national needs in health and medicine, resources for entrepreneurs and the development of a science and technology-based workforce. 
Its initiatives are the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP), the Center for Molecular Imaging and Therapy (CMIT), EdVentures, the Digital Media Institute at InterTech (DMII), the InterTech Science Park (ITSP) and Envision Research. 

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Research

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Leveraged Buyout
  • Mergers and Acquisition
  • Product Licensing
  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
  • Valuation

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Development
  • Economic Forecast
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Tax Credits
  • Watershed Planning

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Government Funding
  • Grant Funding Providers
  • Tax Credits

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Augmented / Virtual Reality and Holographics
  • Commercialization
  • Life Sciences Development
  • Manufacturing Development
  • Science/Bioscience Seminars
  • Technology Transfer
  • Wet Lab Incubator

Product Development

  • Patent Information
  • Product Assembly and Packaging
  • Product Design and Development
  • Prototype Development
  • R&D Support

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • City Business Issues

Regulatory Compliance

  • Patent Information

Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Coworking
  • Lab Space
  • Lease Review Assistance
  • Office Space
  • Retail Space
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Wet Lab

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Site Location

Tax Services

  • State Tax Credit Information
  • Tax Credits

Business Planning

  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Angel Investment Providers

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Student Training
Primary Contact
Brian Williams
Address
2031 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103