Southern University and A&M College

* 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. The Center’s programs align with two EDA’s investment priorities: (1) Global Competitiveness and (2) Underserved Communities. In addition, the Center’s activities will contribute to EDA’s national strategic priorities by increasing access to capital for small, medium-sized and ethnically diverse enterprises, information technology, increase economic resiliency (including resilience to the effects of natural disasters and by engaging in natural disaster mitigation and recovery).