BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - What’s going on at the Boardwalk? This is the question many people in Shreveport-Bossier are asking as store after store closes.

Mayor Tommy Chandler recently said one of his goals in his second term is to boost business. He specifically said he has met with the owners and managers of the Boardwalk and supports their efforts to bring in new businesses.

“Business is the backbone of our local economy. I want to make sure Bossier City remains ‘business-friendly’ in order to attract new businesses and retain existing ones. I am committed to supporting all businesses and ensuring our rules and regulations are fair and not overly burdensome,” Mayor Chandler said Tuesday, June 24 in a news release. “I have met with the owner and managers of the Boardwalk and Pierre Bossier Mall and I support their efforts to attract new businesses. My Administration will seek opportunities to help revitalize empty and abandoned commercial properties throughout the City.”

Back in mid-May, yet another business on the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets closed its doors: Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar. The bar had only been open a little more than a year. And a month before that, Hooters shut down after nearly 20 years in business.

WHAT’S LEFT AT THE BOARDWALK?

TO EAT

Cold Stone Creamery
Saltgrass Steak House
Sushiko Sushi & Grill

SHOPPING

Bass Pro Shops
Bath & Body Works
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Carter’s
Chocolate Crocodile
Do Good Store
Kay Jewelers Outlet
Perfumes 4U
Rocket Fizz
Shop Till U Drop
Snax
Sunglass Corner
The Children’s Place
The Uniform Outlet
Under Armour

THINGS TO DO

Regal Cinema
SAS Gallerie POINT Studio Art Sanctuary Paint Party
Uncle Buck’s Alligator Bayou

In contrast to these recent closures however, Chasing Aces recently opened in the Boardwalk area, bringing to the city a large golf and entertainment venue. The facility takes up 27 acres and has 30 golf swing bays, an 18-hole putting course, and a number of baseball batting cages.