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“I am always excited and energized when I have the opportunity to visit our area businesses,” said Mayor Glover. “Dr. Reddy’s and Sound Fighter Systems continue to show great vision by being innovative leaders in their respective fields. Their success means continued jobs and investment in Shreveport and the region, and I applaud them for the example that they set in the business sector. I look forward to continuing this type of outreach as a vital part of our business retention strategy for economic development.”

		Office of Communications Gwen Campbell Media, Community & Education Relations Tel. 318.673.5062 / Fax: 318.673.5087 gwen.campbell@shreveportla.gov
	December 2, 2009 - MAYOR GLOVER CONTINUES BUSINESS OUTREACH
	Today Shreveport Mayor Cedric B. Glover, along with economic development coordinator Matt Bailey, visited two local businesses as part of an ongoing business outreach and retention program. The Mayor toured Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, an industry-leading company that produces pharmaceutical products and boasts 161 employees at their 310,000 square feet facility in the Ashley Ridge area. He also visited Sound Fighter Systems, Inc., a growing small business with 20 employees that was established in 1973.
	“I am always excited and energized when I have the opportunity to visit our area businesses,” said Mayor Glover. “Dr. Reddy’s and Sound Fighter Systems continue to show great vision by being innovative leaders in their respective fields. Their success means continued jobs and investment in Shreveport and the region, and I applaud them for the example that they set in the business sector. I look forward to continuing this type of outreach as a vital part of our business retention strategy for economic development.”
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