Baton Rouge Area Chamber

The BRAC team was thrilled to host the Office of Governor Jeff Landry for a full day tour of the Capital Region's economic assets. Our stop at LSU featured: ◾ LSU Digital Media Center - The home to AI and cyber labs, as well as R&D offices of several defense firms. ◾ Our Lady of the Lake Interdisciplinary Science Building - A new building to house the next generation of doctors, data scientists, engineers, scientists, and technologists. ◾ LSU Dairy Store - A full-scale commercial dairy processing plant. ◾ LSU AgCenter La House Resource Center - A living lab that displays sustainable, resilient and healthy home building practices for the gulf region. ◾ LSU PERTT Lab - A learning lab for students, and adaptable research space for Louisiana’s energy, cyber-physical, and critical infrastructure technology. Each site highlighted LSU's strength as an economic driver, research hub and talent development powerhouse for the Capital Region.

Let's geaux! As the Capital Region strengthens its global leadership in the energy sector, this innovative facility will further enhance research capabilities and help train the next generation of energy professionals right here in Baton Rouge.

Don't miss out on an unforgettable evening on October 17! 

Help us welcome BRAC's newest investors! These organizations are committed to accelerating economic opportunity throughout the Capital Region. We're excited to have them join us. Impact Nurse Consulting LifeShare Blood Center Northwestern Mutual Oak Capital Private Wealth STUN Strategic Creatives

BRAC's Trey Godfrey recently appeared on the Strictly Business podcast to discuss the state of the Baton Rouge Area economy alongside LABI's Will Green. Tune in: https://lnkd.in/eQDv2BgQ

Join us tomorrow for a special edition of BRING IT! to BRAC with Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry at 8 a.m. In this listening session, attendees will share their thoughts on business regulations, licensing, and more. This event is an excellent opportunity for local business owners to connect and make their voices heard. Register at https://lnkd.in/gWN5PCrb

Join BRAC for its Economic Inclusion Symposium presented by Dow on August 28. Discover how diversity and economic inclusivity can drive innovation and growth in Baton Rouge. Engage with C-suite executives, D&I practitioners, small business owners, HR professionals, and minority- and women-business owners in insightful discussions. Register now: brac.org/eis

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM ANNOUNCEMENT Join BRAC on September 11 for a Mayoral Candidate Forum. Moderated and broadcast live by WBRZ, the forum will provide a platform for mayoral candidates to discuss and address critical issues in East Baton Rouge Parish. Registered attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance of the event. Register at brac.org/events