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There’s a lot happening in and around North Bato

There’s a lot happening in and around North Baton Rouge this fall! 📍 From entrepreneurship and small business opportunities to community resources, workforce opportunities, and major investments happening right here in our community — there are plenty of ways to connect, learn, and get involved.
Snapshot the upcoming opportunities you should have on your radar. ➡️
📅 Upcoming events include:
* Southern University Entrepreneurship & Leadership Summit
* Build East Baton Rouge Estate Planning Legal Clinic
* BTR Airport Business Opportunities Workshop
* Plus additional community and business opportunities
We encourage our members, entrepreneurs, residents, and community partners to attend, make connections, share these resources, and stay engaged with what’s happening across North Baton Rouge.
🔗 For event details, registration links, and more upcoming opportunities, visit NBRCC.org/event
Know about an upcoming business or community opportunity we should share? Send it our way!
#NorthBatonRouge #NBRCC #BatonRouge #SmallBusiness EconomicDevelopment Entrepreneurship CommunityDevelopment BusinessOpportunities

Entrepreneurs, business owners, students, alumni,

Two new doors. Two bold visions. One stronger Nort

Two new doors. Two bold visions. One stronger North Baton Rouge.
The North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Mays Beauty Supply and Southern Style Bar & Restaurant—two locally owned businesses investing in the heart of Scotlandville and helping drive economic momentum.
These openings represent more than ribbon cuttings—they reflect revitalized corridors,emerging entrepreneurship, and welcoming spaces where our community can shop, dine, and connect.
Join us next Saturday on Scotland Ave as we show up, show love, and support the continued rise of North Baton Rouge. When we support local, we build together.
#NorthBatonRouge #Scotlandville #ChamberStrong #SupportBlackBusiness ShopLocal EatLocal CommunityGrowth MomentumForTheFuture

Graduation Invitation RSVP👏🏽
Join us for the

Graduation Invitation RSVP👏🏽
Join us for the Grow North Baton Rouge Business Initiative celebrating women-owned childcare businesses. Light refreshments will be served. Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This graduation will be held at 5955 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 - Exxon Mobil Chemical North - Community Conference Room. For more information email info@brnedd.com or call 225-410-4155
https://form.jotform.com/253196327088061

🚀 Southern University Entrepreneurship & Leader

🚀 Southern University Entrepreneurship & Leadership Summit
Join us Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 College of Business, T.T. Allain Hall, Room 313
💡 A full day of innovation, leadership & growth during #SUHomecomingWeek!
Theme: Leading the Future: Innovation, Infrastructure & Global Growth
🎯 Dive into dynamic panels & breakout sessions like:
• Scaling Smart: Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Leverage
• Leveraging SBA Programs to Accelerate Innovation
• Emerging Tech for Small Business
• Building Bankability: Financial Infrastructure for Growth
• From Local to Global: Exporting & Manufacturing to Scale
• Digital Influence & Innovation: Crafting Content for Business
✨ Plus: Resource partners, vendor tables & endless networking opportunities!
#SouthernUniversity #JagNation #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Innovation #SUSummit #BusinessGrowth #HBCUExcellence

The Board of Directors and Leadership Team convene

The Board of Directors and Leadership Team convened this week for our Annual Planning Workshop — a time to reset, organize, and engage for the year ahead.
We’re proud of the incredible progress and growth our Chamber has achieved over the past five years under the leadership of Board President Laci Sherman and the Executive Board Committee. Their dedication has strengthened our foundation, expanded our reach, and inspired a renewed vision for community impact.
Special thanks to Dr. Sonia Daniels for facilitating this year’s session and guiding us through strategic discussions that set the tone for the year ahead.
Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and serving our members even better! 💙
#LeadershipInAction #ChamberStrong #StrategicPlanning #CommunityImpact

🌟 Congratulations to our incredible resource pa

🌟 Congratulations to our incredible resource partner, Ada Womack! 🌟We are so proud to celebrate Ada for being named the 2025 State Star Award recipient for Louisiana by America’s SBDC! 🙌✨
This honor, presented at the 46th Annual America’s SBDC Training Event in Orlando, recognizes Ada’s outstanding commitment to empowering small businesses through job creation, business start-ups, expansions, capital access, and lasting community impact.
Ada’s passion for helping entrepreneurs thrive and her leadership at LSBDC at Southern University and A&M College truly embody what it means to be a champion for business growth and economic development. 💼🌱
Please join us in celebrating Ada on this well-deserved recognition! 🥳
#StateStar2025 #AmericasSBDC #LSBDC #NBRCC #SmallBusinessStrong #Entrepreneurship #LouisianaBiz #EconomicDevelopment #SouthernUniversity #HBCU #BusinessGrowth

✨👏 Congratulations to our Chamber President,

✨👏 Congratulations to our Chamber President, Laci Sherman! 🎉and fellow colleagues for officially taking part of the 2025 Barton Leadership Class! 🌟
An amazing 8-month journey of growth, connection, and community impact starts now — and we’re so proud to see her representing our Chamber and North Baton Rouge! 💼💙
#Forum225 #BartonLeadershipProgram #YoungProfessionals #BatonRouge #NBRCC

🌞 Good Morning NBRCC! Today is a beautiful day

🌞 Good Morning NBRCC! Today is a beautiful day to explore all that our community has to offer 💙✨
📍 Stop by one of the many community resource events happening
🚶🏾‍♀️ Take a refreshing walk at your local BREC park
☕ Or simply enjoy a cozy moment at Starbucks on Florida Blvd or visit the local boutique shops in the area
Let’s make the most of our city together! 🌿🏙️
#NorthBatonRouge #CommunityFirst #NBRCC #BeautifulDay

🎉✨ Newest Chamber Member Spotlight ✨🎉

📚✨ School Board Member Carla Powell Lewis sha

📚✨ School Board Member Carla Powell Lewis shared her expertise, knowledge, and powerful insights on the needs and solutions for supporting our future workforce.
👩🏾‍🏫 Connecting with local schools as mentors and supporting organizations like AMIKids helps increase exposure for children at a young age—creating meaningful opportunities for their future.
🚨 Carla emphasized that our teachers and students need us NOW!
🙌 Join us in this call to action:
📧 info@northbatonrougechamber.org to engage and support.
📌 🎤 Book Carla Powell Lewis for your next organizational training & workforce development:
📩 cplewis@spiritofexcellencelearningsystems.com
#NorthBatonRouge #FutureWorkforce #EducationMatters #CommunityImpact

📅 Membership Meeting Reminder
🗓 Next Monday

📅 Membership Meeting Reminder
🗓 Next Monday | 🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Guests Welcome!
RSVP: https://ChamberMeetings.eventbrite.com
✨ Meet Our Guest Speaker:
Carla Powell Lewis – Ordained Associate Minister with a strong track record in religious institutions, nonprofit operations, content standards, academic coaching, secondary education, and classroom management. She’s a proud Graduate Chapter Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., a Branch Member of the National Association of University Women, and is actively involved in the Louisiana Association of Educators.
🎤 Topic: Building the Future Workforce: PK–12 Educational Opportunities in North Baton Rouge
📚 What You’ll Learn:
North Baton Rouge’s PK–12 schools are shaping tomorrow’s workforce. Carla will share:
✅ A snapshot of local school performance in literacy & math
✅ Highlights of impactful programs like SOELS, AMIKids, and The Swan School
✅ How YOU can support students through VIPS, career fairs, & job shadowing
✅ How Carla designs custom training for small businesses to strengthen their teams
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and make an impact in our community!
#NorthBatonRouge #CommunityDevelopment #EducationMatters #WorkforceDevelopment #NBRCC #MembershipMeeting #GuestSpeaker #PK12Education #BuildingTheFuture

✨ Greetings & Salutations from the North Baton R

✨ Greetings & Salutations from the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors ✨
Here’s a recap at a glance ! Quarterly in-person meeting 🤝with NBRCC! 💼📈
💡 What’s Ahead:
📲 Launching our new Membership Portal to enhance member experience & communications
🦃 Kick-off for the 5th Annual Thanksgiving Drive
🍂 Fall Strategic Planning Session
🏈 And so much more as we gear up for football season!
🤗 We Welcome Our Newest Members:
🌟 Urban League Young Professionals
🌟 Exxon Mobil Retiree Association
🌟 Bayou Affect
📅 Join Us Next Monday!
🗓 Monthly Membership Meeting
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Charles Kelly Community Center – 70805
#NBRCC #NorthBatonRouge #Community #LocalBusiness #Networking #MembershipMatters #NorthBatonRougeEvents

✨ Greetings & Salutations from the North Baton R

✨ Greetings & Salutations from the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors ✨
This week, our board gathered for our quarterly in-person meeting 🤝 to regroup, recharge, and plan for an exciting 4th quarter at NBRCC! 💼📈
💡 What’s Ahead:
📲 Launching our new Membership Portal to enhance member experience & communications
🦃 Kick-off for the 5th Annual Thanksgiving Drive
🍂 Fall Strategic Planning Session
🏈 And so much more as we gear up for football season!
🤗 We Welcome Our Newest Members:
🌟 Urban League Young Professionals
🌟 Exxon Mobil Retiree Association
🌟 Bayou Affect
📅 Join Us Next Monday!
🗓 Monthly Membership Meeting
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Charles Kelly Community Center – 70805
#NBRCC #NorthBatonRouge #Community #LocalBusiness #Networking #MembershipMatters #NorthBatonRougeEvents

Business Conversations after hours, with inspiring

Business Conversations after hours, with inspiring business owners and resource partners! These events just keep getting better 👏🏽 Register: https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=7450029 (free to everyone)
Join us for Business Power Moves: Conversations That Fund, Grow & Scale an innovative, high-
impact roundtable experience tailored for small business owners and entrepreneurs ready to elevate
their business strategies.
Hosted in partnership with CHASE, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), LSBDC at
Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA, SULLA, Attorney Hillman, Comnet, Stephen Waters and the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, during this month’s event offers real-time access to decision-makers, lenders,
and business advocates.
This is more than a panel it’s a conversation! Gain firsthand experience from successful entrepreneurs, and walk away with tools and tangible next steps to access capital, pursue government contracts, and grow sustainably. @northbrchamber #NBRCC

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 #swipe Special thank you to t

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 #swipe Special thank you to the many resource partners and attendees who attended The North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Business Certification Workshop at the Reimagine Womens Center Business Resource and Innovation Hub
📌Resource partners were onsite to provide technical assistance, schedule follow up appointments, and meet directly with the local business owners. The goal is always to connect and propel!
This event was another huge hit! 👏🏽 & We foresee a prosperous future in North Baton Rouge!
Let’s continue to Reimagine, Together !
April Hawthorne
Baton Rouge North Economic Development District
Angela Phagans
City/Parish of Baton Rouge
Ada Womack-Bell, MBA
Kenyatta Sparks
SULLA, LLC
Rinaldi Jacobs Jr., e-PRO®, PSA
Mikayla Bates
Arondra Grant
@thebayouaffect
@northbrchamber #NBRCC

Join TruFund, North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerc

Join TruFund, North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, SBDC Louisiana, Build Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge North Economic Development District for an interactive event highlighting TruFund’s business loan promotion. #WEDNESDAY
Enjoy networking opportunities! Louisiana SBDC will be there to help you strengthen and grow your small business.
#If you are a small business owner or plan to be one someday, this event free and open to the public.
Register Here: (QR Code)
https://form.jotform.com/trufund/July_30th_Baton_Rouge_Event

Join TruFund, North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerc

Join TruFund, North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, SBDC Louisiana, Build Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge North Economic Development District for an interactive event highlighting TruFund’s business loan promotion. #WEDNESDAY
Enjoy networking opportunities! Louisiana SBDC will be there to help you strengthen and grow your small business.
#If you are a small business owner or plan to be one someday, this event free and open to the public.
Register Here: (QR Code)
https://form.jotform.com/trufund/July_30th_Baton_Rouge_Event

Special thank you to our resource partners and att

Special thank you to our resource partners and attendees who attended our 3rd Annual Business Certification! Many connections were made and lots of productive next steps for our business community.
We foresee a prosperous future in North Baton Rouge! Let’s continue to Reimagine, Together !
@northbrchamber #NBRCC

Almost sold out ! 😉 #NBRCC @northbrchamber BUS

Almost sold out ! 😉 #NBRCC @northbrchamber BUSINESS CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP THIS EVENING 👏🏽 #RainorShine

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