Efforts to increase business development in the nine-parish Baton Rouge area were extremely successful in 2009 Business development wins included securing about 1,775 jobs and new capital investments of $465 9 million by 13 companies who moved into the area or expanded operations

In 2009, Baton Rouge Area Chamber hosted 27 events, which were attended by about 2,800 people The events included educational seminars, networking lunches and dinners, and forums of various types, all intended to promote economic development ideas and projects throughout the area, ultimately to improve the quality of life for area residents