Who We Are

We are a nine 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
JOB OPENING: Workforce Development Project Manager
Independent Contractor Position
Job Title: Program Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
Job Type: Independent Contractor (Contract-Based)​
For more information go to the Jobs Openings page or Click here. 
Request for Proposals (RFP) to Provide Legal Services
ISSUE DATE: Thursday, March 6, 2025
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Thursday, April 17, 2024
(Late proposals will not be accepted)
For more information go to the Request for Proposals Page or Click here. 
Baton Rouge North Economic Development District to celebrate inaugural business class
North Baton Rouge Expansion Project Receives Funds from Federal Government
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April Hawthorne
BRNEDD announces April Hawthorne as new Executive Director. See Press Release below for more information.
BRPROUD | BRNEDD helping business owners in North BR with matching grant program
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BRPROUD | BRNEDD helping business owners in North BR with matching grant program
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BRNEDD Community Calendar

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!