BRAC

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BRAC is writing a bold new chapter in the success story of our region and leading the way in the quest for growth and expansion. The rapidly-growing Baton Rouge area is Louisiana's new economic engine - turbo-charged with unprecedented incentives. BRAC is dedicated to fostering a strong, growing economy throughout the nine-parish Baton Rouge area by serving as the primary advocate and change agent for the region's business community.

BRAC is dedicated to fostering a strong, growing economy throughout the nine-parish Baton Rouge area by serving as the primary advocate and change agent for the region's business community. There are several areas that BRAC focuses on such as higher education, innovation, public education, small business, and transportation. BRAC also works towards talent retention and attraction through its talent development program. BRAC investors are able to get involved in some of these areas through BRAC's issue councils .

Similar to a partnership with the Greater New Orleans area, it is important that BRAC work with its other regional economic development brethren across the state to share information. By working together, the organizations can strengthen the overall competitiveness of Louisiana. BRAC has worked with the other seven metropolitan areas in Louisiana to form the Louisiana Regional Leadership Council (LRLC) as a coordinating partnership for the eight regional organizations.

HB 479 by Representative Ponti sought to provide greater awareness and access to state procurement and contracting opportunities. The bill directs the commissioner of administration to create policies and procedures to establish the method by which the state’s chief procurement officers and the director of contractual review will work with PTAC to provide procurement assistance. The bill is pending the governor’s signature.

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