Serving Parishes

Other Economic Development Related Websites

The Center Affiliates

The EDA University Center at Southern University

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

International Trade

What We Offer

> Week 2 Class Materials: October 12, 2024

Who: Business Owners, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Faculty and Students

When: Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 -9:30 P.M.

Sep. 3 - Oct. 10, 2024

Contact: Dean Donald Andrews

225-921-3890 or donald.andrews@sus.edu

 Mrs. Mary Marshall at mary.marshall@sus.edu

> Week 1 Class Materials: October 5, 2024

Rebranding Hotel Services During and After COVID-19 Pandemic: A highlight for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area,

by Dr. Aloyce Kaliba, July 2020

> Week 4 Practice Exam Questions (20)

> Week 3 Practice Exam Questions (20)

> Week 5 Class Materials: November 9, 2024

Visit for Details at www.sulc.edu/larue

Call 318-597-8981

Take the QR Code for REGISTRATION

> Week 6 Practice Exam Questions (20)

> Week 3 Class Materials: October 26, 2024

11th Creating Sustainable Neighborhood

Developers (CSND) Program

> Who: Any aspiring neighborhood developers
> Where: Synchronized online class (Zoom video conferencing)
> When: Every Saturday, Oct. 5 - Nov. 23, 2024
> Duration: 24 hours
> Contacts:

Marilyn Doherty: 225-771-5191
Dr. Sung No: 225-771-5954

The EDA University Center at Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge is housed in the College of Business.The goal of the 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:  Job creation and workforce development, Advancing entrepreneurship and innovation, and Promoting international trade. The Center’s programs align with EDA’s investment priorities by addressing regions that are seeking: Global Competitiveness and Economically Distressed and Underserved Communities. In addition, the Center’s activities will contribute to EDA’s national strategic priorities by increasing access and availability of capital to small, medium-sized and ethnically diverse enterprises, information technology and by engaging in natural disaster mitigation.