Louisiana First Business Summit 

As Louisiana enters 2019, there is strong momentum and many reasons for being excited about what we can accomplish. Our state budget is stable. Employment is healthy, with more than 2 million people working. Louisiana’s personal income growth for the first two quarters of 2018 was among the highest in the nation. The state’s Gross Domestic Product is strong at around $250 billion. And at every level of state government, we are providing vital services to improve the quality of life for all Louisiana citizens.

There is still plenty of work ahead of us, but Louisiana is on the right track and we are continuing to build economic momentum for our state. With the 2019 legislative session approaching, this is a good time to take stock of where we are – and where we are heading. Our state’s business leaders have a particular interest in getting a topline view of our progress and successes since January 2016 and our outlook for the future. 
 

Please join the Governor and your fellow cabinet members on February 20 and 21 for the Louisiana First Business Summit. An invitation-only evening reception and then the daylong summit will provide a unique opportunity for key private-sector decision-makers to interact with our team at this exciting time.
 

Louisiana First - -A Statewide Business Summit

What:              Louisiana First Business Summit - Sharing Our Solutions for a Better Future

Date/Time:      Thursday, February 21, 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Location:          Renaissance Hotel, Baton Rouge.

Thursday, February 21 (Tentative Agenda)

7:30 a.m.         Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.         Opening Remarks

            Spotlight Video - Produced by LED FastStart

                        Keynote Address, Governor John Bel Edwards

9:00 a.m.         Infrastructure Panel

10:00 a.m.       Financial Stability Panel

11:15 a.m.       Forward momentum. Opportunity Louisiana Econ Dev Panel

12:15 p.m.       Working Lunch & Keynote

2:00 p.m.         Conference Concludes
 

Sponsor Levels

Louisiana - $2,500

• Your organization to receive eight (8) Reserved Seating tickets to the Summit.
• Your organization’s logo featured on the Summit website, program and on-site signage.

Pelican - $1,000

• Your organization to receive four (4) Reserved Seating tickets to the Summit.
• Your organization’s logo featured on the Summit website, program and on-site signage.

Reception Information: By Invitation Only

Guests are invited to join Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards at the opening reception for the 2019 Louisiana First Business Summit.

Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Attire: Business Attire

Location: Governor’s Mansion
 

Parking is available in the side lot for handicap and designated attendees. The grass lot located across the street from the Governor's Mansion on Capitol Access Rd. and DOTD parking lot is available as well.

Invitation is non-transferrable
 

Hotel Information: Please call the Renaissance reservation center at 866-469-5448 and ask for the Louisiana First Business Summit Room Block or visit the link below to book your room