HOST COMMITTEE
Our Host Committee is made up of dedicated local leaders and partners whose expertise, guidance, and enthusiasm help bring this conference to life. From providing valuable local insight to supporting the planning process, their contributions ensure attendees experience the very best our host community has to offer. We are deeply grateful for their partnership, hospitality, and commitment to making this conference a memorable and impactful event.
Steering Committee
Host Committee Premier Supporting Sponsor
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership exists to drive economic prosperity across Louisiana’s Capital Region. As the leading economic development organization for the region, we work to attract new investment, support business growth, and create a thriving environment for companies and communities alike.
Host Committee Supporting Sponsor
Entergy generates, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for more than 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re focused on keeping costs for our customers as low as possible while providing reliable energy that our communities count on. We’re also investing in growth for the future with a more resilient, cleaner energy system that includes modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy generation. As a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.
NLEP is an accredited regional economic development organization providing professional economic development services to an 11-parish region of North Louisiana, including lead generation and prospect management. The organization represents the interests of North Louisiana with a unified voice and as a single point of contact.
Host Committee Community Sponsor
Grow NELA accelerates regional opportunities that create new and better jobs, expand the tax base, and generate more wealth for nearly 300,000 people throughout 10 parishes in Northeast Louisiana.














