A BTR Career

Opportunities to make your mark or start a new business are around every corner. Contribute to something greater than yourself, if that's your vibe.

A BTR Way to Live

We flex for any energy you strive for, from chill and relaxed to the hustle and bustle. Find culturally rich experiences that allow you to create your own story.

A BTR Community

Are you feeling disconnected and unseen? Baton Rouge is full of people of varying backgrounds and ways of life, who respect and love one another.

We're not saying we're better, but we are BTR.

A BTR place to call home, Baton Rouge is the place to get plugged in. Find your community and experience a true sense of belonging.

Find your BTR community

Ways to Build Your Community

In Baton Rouge, we combine Southern hospitality with Baton Rouge flair. Our residents are diverse, inclusive, and welcoming; there is a place here for everyone. Learn about how locals spend their free time and make new connections.

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BTR Networking Leads to Better Opportunities

Networking & Professional Organizations

Everyone knows everyone in Baton Rouge's professional circles. Browse networking resources, professional organizations and other ways to get involved and build your professional network.

BTR Networking Leads to Better Opportunities

We’re a small, big city where families and businesses can thrive...

The city has a unique size advantage—it's big enough to ensure...

Baton Rouge stands distinct offering a rich, dynamic way of life...

The city exudes a sense of community. Living in Baton Rouge...

Because of the many opportunities in Baton Rouge from innovative...

If New Orleans is a melting pot, Baton Rouge is a gumbo.

Baton Rouge is a perfect combination of business, politics...

...and experience growth, but also strongly connect with the community as a whole. It’s common to make some great business deals during the week, then get invited to that client’s family BBQ or crawfish boil that very weekend. That’s the close-knit culture that I love about Baton Rouge.

Ben Marcel
Ben Marcel
CEO of Torapath Technologies

...there's always something new on the horizons, yet intimate enough to allow for genuine, lasting professional relationships. These connections have been a significant factor in my steady career progression. Baton Rouge's tight-knit professional community has created the perfect backdrop for my career to grow at a comfortable pace.

Dr. Sinella Aghasi
Dr. Sinella Aghasi
Associate Executive Director at Kids’ Orchestra, Music Maven

...that continually captivates my heart. This city is welcoming and warm and offers an unmatched blend of cultural festivities, artistic rendezvous, and culinary delights.

Dr. Sinella Aghasi
Dr. Sinella Aghasi
Associate Executive Director at Kids’ Orchestra, Music Maven

...provides an amazing balance of work and life, leading to more time to relax and do what you love.

Julie Gerdes Becnel
Julie Gerdes Becnel
Owner of Little Rouge Hen, Mama Hen

...business models to the metropolitan area's growth, this is a perfect landing spot for entrepreneurs trying to start or scale a business.

Chris Hilliard
Chris Hilliard
Co-Founder/CEO, Suds Laundry Services

It’s a unique city, full of celebration, sports, culture, music, food, business opportunities, and more.

Chris Hilliard
Chris Hilliard
Co-Founder/CEO, Suds Laundry Services

...and a college spirit. Its rich history influences its culture, and young (and old) entrepreneurs and change makers are constantly expanding the boundaries of what most people believe the best version of Baton Rouge can be.

Eric & Nicole
Eric & Nicole
Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Salon Brushed

The Community Behind BTR

We would be incomplete without the following sponsors and partners.
Cox CommunicationsCox Communications
Office of the Mayor-President Sharon Weston BroomeOffice of the Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome
Visit Baton RougeVisit Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Area ChamberBaton Rouge Area Chamber
Cox CommunicationsCox Communications
Office of the Mayor-President Sharon Weston BroomeOffice of the Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome
Visit Baton RougeVisit Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Area ChamberBaton Rouge Area Chamber
Cox CommunicationsCox Communications
Office of the Mayor-President Sharon Weston BroomeOffice of the Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome
Visit Baton RougeVisit Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Area ChamberBaton Rouge Area Chamber

BTR Things Are Coming in 2025.

Better in BTR is a multi-media marketing campaign and website designed to celebrate and retain the incredible talent already thriving in Louisiana’s Capital Region. By showcasing why this is the best place to grow both professionally and personally, we’re fostering pride in our community and solidifying Baton Rouge as a place to stay and succeed.

Get involved and help us keep Baton Rouge moving forward.

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