Better in BTR

Your crawfish boil? It’s powered by industry in the Capital Region. 🔥🦞 Trash bags for the tails? Made from polyethylene produced by companies like Dow in Plaquemine. Paper towels? Made with sulfuric acid produced by companies like BASF in Geismar. Paper plates and napkins? Georgia Pacific in Zachary manufactures them locally, providing products for big brands such as Dixie and Vanity Fair. Even your cooler insulation? That’s polyurethane from companies like Rubicon LLC in Geismar. Crawfish season is just another way to show it’s #BetterinBTR. #NationalCrawfishDay Industry Makes

This #NationalLibraryWeek, we’re celebrating a place where local talent has produced everything from a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to a book adapted into a hit Apple TV series. These Greater Baton Rouge success stories are just a glimpse of what’s possible for those who dream big and create boldly in the Capital Region. Our local libraries are often where inspiration starts. Plan a visit to discover your next read connected to Greater Baton Rouge or even pick up a book to can spark your next big professional move. 📚 Ascension Parish Library 📚 Audubon Regional Library 📚 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 📚 East Feliciana Parish Library 📚 Iberville Parish Library 📚 Livingston Parish Library 📚 Pointe Coupee Parish Library 📚 West Baton Rouge Parish Library 📚 West Feliciana Parish Library

Another win for the Capital Region! CF Industries, JERA, and Mitsui are investing $4 billion to build the world’s largest low-carbon ammonia facility in Ascension Parish. This project is expected to bring over 100 new career opportunities to our community and positions our region at the forefront of clean energy. Construction begins in 2025, marking the future of energy right here in the Baton Rouge Area. #BetterInBTR 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMS68JEB

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport made the Top 16 for Newsweek’s Best Small Airport in the country! ✈️ Now it’s time to VOTE them into the Top 10. This is about more than terminals and tarmacs. It's about showing love for our hometown and proving that flying local is Better In BTR. You can vote once a day through April 10th at https://lnkd.in/gkxdBaNf.

Love it when my BRAC and Brew worlds collide! Everyone check out Better in BTR for some fun reminders of why we ❤️ the 225.

Did you know the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge produces 8 million pounds of wax each year? That’s enough to make 7.5 million crayons every single day! The colors brightening classrooms, art projects, and childhood memories around the world start right here in BTR. Baton Rouge is making the world more colorful... literally. #BetterInBTR #NationalCrayonDay #IndustryMakes Industry Makes

Here’s to more momentum behind the Capital Region’s role in the U.S. innovation economy! ExxonMobil is investing $100M+ into its Baton Rouge complex to produce high-purity materials used in microchip manufacturing. The world runs on microchips, and soon, those chips will run on materials made right here. That’s #BetterinBTR. Share this win with someone who should know what’s happening in the Capital Region. You can read about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gFWRnENK

Excited to welcome Hyundai Steel to the Baton Rouge Area! Their investment is a major win for our regional economy and a strong signal that Baton Rouge is a place where industry, innovation, and opportunity thrive. Welcome home! #BetterinBTR

Big news for the Capital Region! Hyundai Steel is opening its first North American facility right here in Ascension Parish. This $5.8 billion investment is expected to bring more than 1,300 direct jobs and 4,000+ new jobs across the region. It’s the largest economic development project in Louisiana in 20 years, and it's happening right in our region. This is what building a better BTR looks like! 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecRthh_R

Airbnb has spotlighted Baton Rouge as a must-visit destination for 2025! They highlighted our region's vibrant culture, rich history, and unique experiences. Whether it's exploring the lively arts scene, indulging in our renowned culinary delights, or enjoying the scenic beauty along the Mississippi River, there's something for everyone here! 👇 Click the link below to discover why Baton Rouge is capturing travelers' hearts! https://lnkd.in/eprcDda7