Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership
Coverage of Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership in the Nexus archive.
- Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership starts search for new CEO
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership has begun a national search for its new CEO. The organization is seeking a leader to take on the role.
- The Partnership launches search for ‘a leader with real ambition’ for the region
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership has launched a national search for its next president and CEO as its current five-year strategic plan concludes.
- Roundup: Leadership Baton Rouge / American Dream Initiative / Visa buys BioCatch
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership opens applications for its 2027 leadership program. JPMorgan Chase plans a $750 billion housing investment over a decade to expand affordable housing and home ownership. Visa acquires BioCatch for $2.4 billion to enhance its fraud detection capabilities using behavioral biometrics.
- RPCC expands process technology training as demand grows for grads
River Parishes Community College (RPCC) is expanding process technology training to address high demand for skilled workers, as graduates of its industrial production technologies program earn median wages of $134,767 within five years and 99% remain in Louisiana. The Capital Region employs process technology workers at rates seven to 37 times the national average, prompting RPCC to launch evening classes and plan a $30 million training center to support local industries like Hyundai.
- A new study finds RPCC graduates earn big—and stay in Louisiana
Graduates of River Parishes Community College's process technology program earn median wages of $134,767 within five years and 99% remain in Louisiana, outperforming engineering bachelor's degree graduates from Louisiana public universities. RPCC is expanding workforce training, including evening classes and a $30 million training center to meet industrial hiring demands.
- Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership earns Mac Conway Award
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership received the Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development for securing 12 major projects involving $10.6 billion in capital investment and creating 2,100 new jobs.