BRAC investors are encouraged to join councils to help drive BRAC’s work in the nine-parish Capital Region. To view upcoming council meetings and sign up to attend, visit the upcoming events page.
Advocacy Council
Provides insight on and supports efforts to advance initiatives and public policies that improve the region’s economic competitiveness. The Legislative Council serves as a subpanel that seeks the same at the Legislature.
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Focus Areas
Transportation infrastructure, educational reforms, beautification and quality of place policies, economic development incentives, issues impacting economic competitiveness across the region
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Meeting
Held quarterly as a full council, and weekly as a Legislative Council during session
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Staff Liason
David Zoller
Manager of Governmental Affairs -
Chair
Eric Thomas
Nexstar Media Inc.
Business Development Advisory Council*
Acts as an advisory body to the Business Development team, reviewing and offering constructive feedback concerning BD work plans, programs, and initiatives. *Limited access or based on investment.
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Focus Areas
Growing the region's emerging industry sectors of life sciences, software, transitional energy, and water.
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Meeting
Held on a monthly basis
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Staff Liason
Russell Richardson
Senior V.P. of Business Development -
Chair
Ralph Bender
Manship Media/WBRZ
Diversity & Inclusion Council
Promotes broader dialogue on the importance of diversity in the workplace and pushes for a more inclusive economy that benefits all. Learn more about BRAC's diversity and inclusion work here.
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Focus Areas
TruFund revolving loan fund, Baton Rouge Procurement Opportunity Partnership, minority business accelerator, annual Diversity in Business Event, Diversity Star Award
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Meeting
Held on a quarterly basis
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Staff Liason
Trey Godfrey
SVP of Policy -
Chair
Evon Roquemore
Brightside Social Services LA
Quality of Place Council
Works to enhance attractiveness of the region with improved public amenities and the visual aesthetics of our shared spaces.
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Focus Areas
Litter and blight abatement, code enforcement, smart growth development, beautification of key corridors
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Meeting
Held on a bi-monthly basis
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Staff Liason
Caila Miceli
Policy and Research Project Manager -
Chair
Trent Bondy
LUBA Workers' Comp
SOUTHEAST SUPER REGION COMMITTEE*
The Southeast Louisiana Super Region – or SoLA – unites the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Bayou regions to collaboratively identify and promote initiatives that foster a thriving economic climate for all three regions. *Limited access or based on investment.
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Focus Areas
Transportation and infrastructure, Louisiana Branding, Bioscience and Healthcare, Water Sector Recruitment
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Meeting
Held on a bi-monthly basis
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Staff Liason
Adam Knapp
President & CEO -
Chair
CJ Blanche
