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Local Love, Sweet Rewards

June 16, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

☀️SBC! Remember when Mall St. Vincent was the place to be? Well, it’s still here—just waiting on us to bring the buzz back (and maybe buy more than an Auntie Anne’s pretzel). 🥨

Small businesses all over Shreveport-Bossier are trying to make a comeback, and they can’t do it without us. So, skip a few Amazon clicks this week and check out what’s happening locally.

In this week’s edition, we’ll shine light on:

Havana Nights in Shreveport
Chasing Aces opens this week
Mall St. Vincent is having a glow-up

Let’s get our shine on! ☀️

Sweet Success: Sweets by Davenport 🍪
Featured Local Business Spotlight

Danisha Rivera is the heart and hands behind Sweets by Davenport LC. What began as a sweet escape during the post-COVID days—sharing homemade treats with friends and family—has blossomed into a growing local favorite. As a devoted wife and mother of three, Danisha pours love into every cookie, cupcake, cake, and candy grape she crafts from her home kitchen.

Her vision? A mobile bakery truck that brings joy and sugar wherever it goes. And she's well on her way—catch her on June 27th at the Food Truck Festival @ Eleven Events, where her signature sweets will be on full display!

Support a dream in the making, one delicious bite at a time. Follow her journey and satisfy your sweet tooth with Sweets by Davenport!

This Week’s Special: Cookie & Brownie Dipper

Looking to feature your business? Click here!

This week’s featured event! (21+)

🍳 Brunch & Beats: Havana Nights is Coming In Hot!

Brunch & Beats: Havana Nights is serving up tropical vibes, a delicious brunch spread, bottomless cocktails, live DJ, photo ops, and dancing all afternoon at the Chinaberry Event Center.

🕒 Date & Time: Saturday, June 21; 6-10PM
📍 Place: Chinaberry Event Center

Hosted by Heather Dawn, this is your chance to dress in bold colors, sip something fruity, and vibe like you're on vacation—without ever leaving town. 🌺🍹

Tickets are limited and sales end June 18, so grab yours now and get ready to brunch, bounce, and boogie Havana-style!

Feature your upcoming event here!

☀️ This Week’s Happy Highlights

ATTN Local Artists! Get your art on Mall St. Vincent’s Walls

Even though your old Hollister days are over, Mall St. Vincent isn’t. With new management, there are BIG plans coming, starting with this amazing opportunity to merge local artists with a HUGE empty canvas. MSV is looking for a local artist(s) to paint a mural along the walls to brighten up a space where folks come together to connect, celebrate, and make memories.

Apply here. Or send it to the first artist you thought about. 🙂
Keynote: The only way to save such a big footprint in the community is to support it.

Tee Off at Chasing Aces 🏌️‍♂️

Chasing Aces opens Monday in Bossier—swing clubs, eat sliders, and pretend you’re athletic. It’s golf, but louder and with fries.

📖 Books-A-Million Returns!

Books-A-Million is returning to Bossier City after 11 years! The new store at 2920 Meadowcreek Drive will offer books, toys, and gifts, bringing a fresh spot for readers and shoppers. Opening date coming soon—stay tuned!

💡 Bright Side Smarts 💡
Test your SBC smarts and win!

Here’s how it works:
📅 We post a local fun fact on our Facebook page.
❓ On Monday, we drop a trivia question here in the newsletter.
🎁 Answer right = You could win!

Last week’s correct answer: Abby Singer’s Bistro is located on the second floor of the Robinson Film Center!
Winner of a $10 Gift Card to Robinson Film Center: Jennifer Tuxen!🎉Congrats!

🏆 No Trivia This Week—But the Prize is Going Bigger!

This week only, we’re running a referral contest!

Whoever brings in the most subscribers wins a local prize bundle—think tasty treats, cool merch, and more. 🎁🛍️🍪

Use your unique link below and start sharing. Text it, tag it, shout it—we don’t judge. 📣
Let the referral games begin! 💪

👉 Not following us on Facebook? Click here to catch the local facts!

Click a logo to support local small businesses in Shreveport–Bossier. Want to join? Contact us to be featured!

Mark Your Calendars! Here’s your weekly events update!

Click here for this week’s list of events!

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 🎶

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Have a Blessed Week, SBC!

See y’all next Monday! That’s it for this week—but don’t just scroll and smile... get in on the fun! 😎

📣 Hit up a local event.
🏆 And don’t forget—there’s a prize bundle waiting for the subscriber who brings in the most referrals this week!

1 Timothy 4:12