What We Offer

"Creating Neighborhood Developers" Program

When: February 11 - April 1, 2017

Where: Room 313 (Global Conference Room)

College of Business, Southern University,

Baton Rouge, LA, 70813

Congratulations on Your Graduation

2016 Research Reports!

"Hotel Feasibility Study for Town of Ferriday, Concordia Parish, Northeastern Louisiana", Dr. Aloyce Kaliba, April 2016

Other Economic Development Related Websites

The Center Affiliates

The EDA University Center at Southern University

News and Events

2017 EDA University Center Annual Conference

Advancing Economic and Entrepreneurial Development in Disaster Recovery: The Role of Talent, Innovation and Place in Building Community

Resiliency" COB, SUBR, June 15-17, 2017

Any Question: Contact at 225-921-3890

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.