Southern University and A&M College

University center name
EDA University Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development *
Location
251A T. T. Allain Hall, Baton Rouge, LA. 70813
Region
Austin
Year one
2023
Contact
Ghirmay Ghebreyesus, Director (ghirmay_ghebreyesus@subr.edu)
Additional Contact
Dr. Sung Chul No, Co-Director, Donald Andrews, PI and Dean of the College of Business (sung.no@sus.edu, donald_andrews@subr.edu, 225-771-5943)
Organization link
http://www.subruniversitycenter.org

* Member of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The goal of the University Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development at Southern University Baton Rouge hereafter referred to as Center, is to expand and revitalize economic development in Louisiana, by providing programs that enhance existing businesses and create new venture opportunities with a special focus on: (1) job creation and workforce development; (2) advancing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem; and (3) promoting international trade. In addition, the Center’s activities will contribute to EDA’s national strategic priorities by increasing access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises, information technology, increase economic resiliency (including resilience to the effects of natural disasters and by engaging in natural disaster mitigation and recovery).

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