Who We Are

We are a thirteen member board of commissioners appointed to manage the political subdivision herein called the 'District'. 
​"Our mission is to develop the area included within the District in order to provide for substantial economic activity and employment opportunities. In accomplishing the District's mission, the Board may design and implement sustainable innovative solutions that drive investment, create jobs, strategically advance the economic base, and improve quality of life within the District through public and private sector collaborations."

BRNEDD News

BRNEDD welcomes public comment on the proposed 2021 Budget

What is Economic Development?

"A program, group of policies, or activities that seeks to improve the economic well being and quality of life of a community, by creating and/or retaining jobs that facilitate growth and provide a stable tax base."

- International Economic Development Council

Why North Baton Rouge

The North Baton Rouge area boasts a combination of geographic, political and workforce assets with proximity and accessibility to multimodal transportation options, low overall business and living costs, competitive business tax structure, and local universities and colleges.
Our Vision is for the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District 
to become a thriving  business community with quality neighborhoods!