Here's the List of the Largest Employers in Shreveport Area

The Shreveport-Bossier area—boasts a diversified economy driven by government, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and the energy sector. Several big companies have been adding jobs over the past year.

Major Employers in Shreveport Bossier

It’s no surprise government tops the list around the region. Barksdale Air Force Base remains at the top of the list. The two school systems are 3rd and 4th. Willis Knighton checks in again this year at #2. The medical field is one of the largest sectors in the region.

What Other Businesses Show Up on the List?

Frymaster, Prolec GE and SLB (formerly Schlumberger) are some of the largest companies in the area and each of them have hundreds of workers. The Amazon Fulfillment Center is also near the top of the list and has easily topped the early projections of 1,000 jobs.

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How Many Casino Jobs Are Filled in Shreveport Bossier?

LIVE Casino leads the pack with Margaritaville 2nd for jobs. Bally’s checks in 3rd with Horseshoe 4th for jobs.

What This Jobs Report Shows for Shreveport

This data shows the area boasts a very diversified economy—defense, hospitality, manufacturing and medical. This helps our area better absorb economic shifts. We are also seeing growth in Webster and DeSoto Parishes. This shows that more jobs are being created across the region.

This also sets the stage for recruiting new industries to our community. One big project currently in the works is the old Libbey Glass Plant. The North Louisiana Economic Partnership is actively marketing that property to companies interested in bring an operation to town.