BRF is the Biomedical Research Foundation. It has a large campus on Kings Highway, west of LSUHSC. Under the direction of John George BRF has become a major economic player in the city.

Yesterday--Dec.3--BRF sent out an email "Give to BRF Today!" BRF was participating in Giving Tuesday and the email requested donations.

It is not known if  this "beg for bucks" initiative was successful. But it is known that BRF will get big bucks from a proposed lease with the City of Shreveport.

SPD wants to move its investigative and undercover units to the building at 2031 Kings Highway. The Council is expected to approve the lease at its next meeting on Tuesday of next week.

The lease is for three years at a base rent of $20,186 per month. There are  also additional expenses that SPD will incur under the lease.

George has long touted the great relationship between BRF and the City of Shreveport. He always toots his horn on the economic impact of BRF to the city, and his plans for future expansion of his Kings Highway Kingdom.

But what about being a good corporate citizen to the city and help SPD? Goodness, why be the Grinch at Christmas versus Scrooge after he was enlightened and shared his wealth?