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Baton Rouge Area Chamber hosting Statewide Economic Development Summit this week

Posted at 6:51 PM, Oct 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-22 19:51:52-04

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is hosting the Statewide Economic Development Summit this week in Baton Rouge.

Taking place from October 22-23, the summit will "bring together economic development practitioners, the business community, elected officials, and thought leaders" focused on building a stronger economy statewide.

State regional economic development organizations will participate.

On Tuesday evening, BRAC is hosting a Fireside Chat with Governor John Bel Edwards. Today's events also included breakout sessions, workshops, and a networking reception.

Slated for Wednesday is a keynote address by Bruce Katz, presentations, panels, and thought leadership.

The summit is taking place at the L'Auberge Casino Hotel.

For more information and a full agenda, click here.