ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: 2011-2013

  • Shaw Center
  • Louisiana State University
  • Mississippi River

The Baton Rouge area is not dependent on one industry for
its success or failure. The economy has successfully diversified
from the traditional chemical and gas industry core. The area's 20,000+ businesses make it a center for finance, healthcare, education, manufacturing, research and development, renewable energy sources, transportation, construction, and distribution.

The region's annual total nonfarm employment for 2012 was 375,200.

Each year, BRAC produces an analysis of the Capital Region's economic outlook for the next one to three years. This information
is invaluable as organizations are preparing their short-term
budgets and long-term strategies.  Click here to view the reports
and see current predictions.