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Reflecting on a successful annual strategic planni

Reflecting on a successful annual strategic planning and board retreat with the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce! 🌟🤝 So many innovative ideas were shared and strategized, paving the way for an exciting future. Here’s to growth, collaboration, and continued community impact! 💼
Thank you to our Sponsors at Open Health and Kay Irby for facilitating meaningful conversations.
✨ #NBRChamber #StrategicPlanning #CommunityGrowth

On behalf of the North Baton Rouge Organizers, we

On behalf of the North Baton Rouge Organizers, we would like to thank you for your participation in the 2024 Mayor Candidate Forum hosted on September 24th.
The purpose of the forum was to inform, engage, and empower the local businesses, citizens, students. Your involvement and insightful questions were invaluable in fostering a meaningful dialogue between the candidates and the community.
We are pleased to announce that the recording of the forum is now available for replay on our Media Webpage.
Thank you once again for your commitment to civic engagement and for helping to shape the future of North Baton Rouge. We look forward to your continued participation in our upcoming events.

On behalf of the North Baton Rouge Organizers, we

On behalf of the North Baton Rouge Organizers, we would like to thank you for your participation in the 2024 Mayor Candidate Forum hosted on September 24th.
The purpose of the forum was to inform, engage, and empower the local businesses, citizens, students. Your involvement and insightful questions were invaluable in fostering a meaningful dialogue between the candidates and the community.
We are pleased to announce that the recording of the forum is now available for replay on our webpage.
Thank you once again for your commitment to civic engagement and for helping to shape the future of North Baton Rouge. We look forward to your continued participation in our upcoming events.

Good Morning Baton Rouge📰!! Vice President Mika

Good Morning Baton Rouge📰!! Vice President Mikayla Bates and Executive Director April Hawthorne joined BRProud News this morning to speak about the collaborative upcoming event on September 24th.
Small Businesses and collegiate students are encouraged to registered for the Mayor Candidate forum to engage in advocacy. Tune in to the 9AM Rerun News on BR Proud News ! @brproudnews

Good Morning Baton Rouge📰!! Vice President Mika

Good Morning Baton Rouge📰!! Vice President Mikayla Bates and Executive Director April Hawthorne joined BRProud News this morning to speak about the collaborative upcoming event on September 24th.
Small Businesses and collegiate students are encouraged to registered for the Mayor Candidate forum to engage in advocacy. Tune in to the 9AM News on BR Proud News ! @brproudnews

Mayoral President Candidate Forum in North Baton R

Mayoral President Candidate Forum in North Baton Rouge!
📆 Tuesday, September 24th.
⏱️ 5:30 PM
📍 Valdry Center- Southern University (Registration Required)**
This significant event is hosted by North Baton Rouge Organizers: the Baton Rouge North Economic District (BRNEDD), the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce (NBRCC), and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (BRMBCC).
The forum will provide a platform for candidates to share their visions and strategies for the future, focusing on crucial topics such as growth and development patterns, infrastructure, resilience, economic development, social unity, and quality of life.
Please note registration is required**. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mayor-candidate-forum-moving-forward-together-tickets-996119449087

🚨 It’s Behind the Scenes Week all week long,

🚨 It’s Behind the Scenes Week all week long, 🎉 Join us on Saturday, October 5th, as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our NEW Zoo Entrance and the connection to Greenwood Community Park! 🌳🐾
In anticipation, here are some fun facts about the re-imagined zoo that YOU helped build! 🙌 🦁💚
#NewZooEntrance #GrandOpening #BehindTheScenes #GreenwoodCommunityPark #ThankYou

The Human Jukebox is ready to takeover. SSSSSSUUUU

The Human Jukebox is ready to takeover. SSSSSSUUUUUUUUUU🔥 #HumanJukebox #Gameday #BoomboxClassic @su_humanjukebox

Join us with over 400+ attendees for the 2024 Conn

Join us with over 400+ attendees for the 2024 Connecting East Baton Rouge Neighborhood Convention! This event will bring together hundreds of neighborhood leaders, residents, business owners, city-parish department heads, public safety leaders, and youth for a day dedicated to building strong, connected neighborhoods.
📅 Saturday, September 14, 2024
🕒 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Raising Cane’s River Center, Baton Rouge, LA
🔗 Register at www.brla.gov/neighbors
This convention will feature numerous workshops focused on being a good neighbor through heart, action, and service.

📣SWIPE⚠️🌀”This State of Emergency will

📣SWIPE⚠️🌀”This State of Emergency will allow parishes statewide to have the resources to help protect the life, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana. Throughout this process, we will remain in constant contact with local officals and first responders and will assist them in every step of the way.” Visit RedStickReady.com for Live Updates!

We are excited to announce registration is now ope

We are excited to announce registration is now open for the Mayoral President Candidate Forum in North Baton Rouge!
📆 Tuesday, September 24th.
⏱️ 5:30 PM
📍 Valdry Center- Southern University (Registration Required)**
This significant event is hosted by North Baton Rouge Organizers: the Baton Rouge North Economic District (BRNEDD), the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce (NBRCC), and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce (BRMBCC).
The forum will provide a platform for candidates to share their visions and strategies for the future, focusing on crucial topics such as growth and development patterns, infrastructure, resilience, economic development, social unity, and quality of life.
Please note registration is required**. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mayor-candidate-forum-moving-forward-together-tickets-996119449087

⚠️District 5 hosted an informative Town Hall M

⚠️District 5 hosted an informative Town Hall Meeting to share insight on the Mickens Rd (Hooper Rd - Joor Rd.) Project Plan. Great work is unfolding for North Baton Rouge.
Learn more at https://movebr.brla.gov to view all projects!👷🏽‍♂️

Check out a few Champion – Brownsfield Redevelopme

Check out a few Champion - Brownsfield Redevelopment projects in North Baton Rouge..(learn more) ⬇️
A brownfield is any property with real or perceived contamination that is holding up the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of the site. These sites are typically passed up by developers as too costly, high risk, and low returns on investments. The Electric Depot on Government Street, the Luster Group office suites on Choctaw Street, the Motor City Apartments on Scenic Highway, North 20th and Gayosa Streets and the Choice Neighborhood/Cypress At Ardendale Housing Development on Ardenwood Street were all benefactors of the Brownfield Program and resources.
The most common brownfield sites include:
* Abandoned motor vehicle repair shops, tire shops, and gas stations
* Former dry-cleaning sites
* Vacant historic buildings and warehouses
* Small petro-chemical businesses
* Vacant sites in older commercial areas
Benefits of Cleaning up Brownfield Sites include:
* Removal of blight
* Improves and protects the environment
* Protects human health and reduces environmental risk
* Improves the quality of life
* Brings real estate back into productive use
* Increases the tax base
* Increases jobs
* Uses the existing infrastructure and takes development pressure off of undeveloped land
* Helps developers obtain standard bank financing
Learn more at ➡️ www.brnedd.com !

This Reimagining Reuse: Transforming blighted spac

This Reimagining Reuse: Transforming blighted spaces with the Brownfield Program Summit officially kicked off today— hosted by Baton Rouge North Economic Development District and City of Baton Rouge Planning Commission.
A brownfield is any property with real or perceived contamination that is holding up the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of the site. These sites are typically passed up by developers as too costly, high risk, and low returns on investments. The Electric Depot on Government Street, the Luster Group office suites on Choctaw Street, the Motor City Apartments on Scenic Highway, North 20th and Gayosa Streets and the Choice Neighborhood/Cypress At Ardendale Housing Development on Ardenwood Street were all benefactors of the Brownfield Program and resources.
The most common brownfield sites include:
* Abandoned motor vehicle repair shops, tire shops, and gas stations
* Former dry-cleaning sites
* Vacant historic buildings and warehouses
* Small petro-chemical businesses
* Vacant sites in older commercial areas
Benefits of Cleaning up Brownfield Sites include:
* Removal of blight
* Improves and protects the environment
* Protects human health and reduces environmental risk
* Improves the quality of life
* Brings real estate back into productive use
* Increases the tax base
* Increases jobs
* Uses the existing infrastructure and takes development pressure off of undeveloped land
* Helps developers obtain standard bank financing
Learn more at ➡️ www.brnedd.com !

What can LSBDC do for you?
The Louisiana Small Bu

What can LSBDC do for you?
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center hosted an incredible evening - Fireside Chat. This event elevated everyone in the room!!
August is National Black Business Month, and we challenge you to get connected with one new resource partner today! ✅ ⬇️
#NorthBatonRougeChamberofCommerce #LouisianaSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter #SBA #BatonRougeNorthEconomicCenter #SULLA #GaurantyBank #CitizenBank #FirstBank #DepartmentOfTransportation Thank you Ada Michelle Bell

We have a FULL House today!! Doors open at 5 PM; M

We have a FULL House today!! Doors open at 5 PM; Membership Meeting commences at 5:30PM— Registration Required **
Grant Opportunities and Professional Development will be shared at our upcoming Membership meeting & Chamber Open House
First time guests are welcomed!
Special Guest: April Hawthorne, Executive Director of
Baton Rouge North Economic District (BRNEDD)
Register at www.northbatonrougechamber.org/events calendar ! You don’t want to miss ! Registration is required*
#NBRCC @greauxbrnedd

It’s National Black Business Month!
We are exci

It’s National Black Business Month!
We are excited and thankful for the Bullfish Bistro Caribbean Steak and Seafood Restaurant opening their doors to host the Fireside Chat Panel
Meet us there ! NAVIGATING RESOURCES FOR GROWTH
https://www2.lsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=7440105

Grant Opportunities and Professional Development w

Grant Opportunities and Professional Development will be shared at our upcoming Membership meeting & Chamber Open House
First time guests are welcomed!
Special Guest: April Hawthorne, Executive Director of
Baton Rouge North Economic District (BRNEDD)
Register at www.northbatonrougechamber.org/events calendar ! You don’t want to miss ! Registration is required*
#NBRCC @greauxbrnedd

EBR School Board President Carla Powell Lewis host

EBR School Board President Carla Powell Lewis hosted an amazing Prayer Breakfast this week, joined by President Sherman and community leaders to kick off the school year. Superintendent Lamont Cole and Deputy Superintendent Adam Smith spoke of upcoming plans to unify and support the school system to bring about a positive experience for the students and staff. @ebrparishschools

🌟In a packed room filled with parents, friends,

🌟In a packed room filled with parents, friends, and community members, 38 ExxonMobil High School Interns showcased their summer projects and shared invaluable lessons from the summer. This highly competitive program has grown from 6 to 38 interns since its inception, welcoming students and recent graduates from 23 area high schools. 🌟#ExxonMobilInterns #FutureLeaders #STEM #CommunitySupport

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